Employment Counselor 2

Public Consulting Group•San Diego, CA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in three Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com. Our Human Services team helps state and municipal human services and economic development agencies keep their promises—responsibly and sustainably—to the children, adults, and families they serve. Join us and use your professional skills to build stronger communities and better serve populations in need by making meaningful and lasting changes in government organizations. Services: Program Consulting Finance Consulting and Billing Services Applied Technology Outsourcing and Operations Strategy Project and Grants Management Assessments and Feasibility Studies Job Developer – San Diego, CA Public Consulting Group, Inc. (PCG) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Job Developer with strong workforce development experience to join our San Diego, California team within the CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work and Refugee Employment Services program. This role is ideal for professionals with proven success in workforce development, staffing, and recruiting who are eager to make a measurable impact on both their community and career. As a Job Developer, you will play a key role in designing and delivering workforce development solutions that connect program participants—primarily low-income job seekers—with sustainable employment opportunities. You will build and manage strategic relationships with employers, community partners, and industry leaders across key sectors such as hospitality, tourism, and healthcare, aligning employer needs with participant skills and career pathways. San Diego County residence is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (or equivalent experience in workforce development, recruitment, or staffing).
Minimum of two years of full-time experience leading or coordinating teams in health, social services, or workforce development environments.
Demonstrated success developing and sustaining employer relationships within diverse industries, preferably within a workforce development or public employment services context.
Highly skilled in outreach, sales, negotiation, and partnership development, with a proven ability to translate workforce needs into concrete employment opportunities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and data analysis abilities.
High level of professionalism, discretion, and empathy when working with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
San Diego County Residence is Required
This position requires full-time (Mon-Fri) in-office work.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish/Arabic/Haitian Creole preferred.
Background in staffing, recruitment, sales, or workforce development programs strongly preferred.
Proven experience in workforce development programs, including employer engagement, job placement strategies, and career pathway development, strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strong partnerships with San Diego-area employers to create job opportunities for program clients, with a focus on advancing local workforce development goals.
Conduct employer outreach, build networks, and promote hiring initiatives that support Welfare-to-Work and Refugee Employment Services participants, emphasizing sector-based and demand-driven workforce strategies.
Plan, coordinate, and attend recruitment events, community meetings, and job fairs to expand employment access, strengthen employer engagement, and promote PCG as a workforce development partner.
Provide one-on-one job coaching, interview preparation, and skills development to improve participants’ employment readiness, retention, and long-term career progression.
Deliver professional presentations and workshops for participants, employers, and staff to promote workforce programs, labor market opportunities, and employment solutions.
Maintain accurate records of contacts, placements, and outcomes using Excel and internal tracking systems to support data-driven reporting, performance metrics, and contract compliance.
Conduct site visits and employer meetings to monitor job performance, support retention, and ensure positive participant and business outcomes.
Support the design, implementation, and evaluation of new workforce and employment initiatives, including sector-based projects, training-to-placement pipelines, and work-based learning models.
Market and represent PCG’s workforce and employment services with professionalism and strategic insight to strengthen community partnerships and employer confidence.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet workforce, placement, and performance goals in alignment with CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work and Refugee Employment Services requirements.