Workforce Development Consultant SecondChance

KRA Corporation•Compton, CA

About The Position

The Workforce Development Consultant is pivotal in developing and implementing strategic initiatives for the Center of Excellence (COE), a crucial part of the Los Angeles County American Job Center of California system. This role involves conducting outreach and engaging with businesses to understand their needs and align workforce services to facilitate the hiring of justice-involved individuals, promoting economic mobility for this population. The position is responsible for analyzing and disseminating labor market information (LMI) to advise local workforce boards and businesses. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the challenges faced by justice-involved individuals and the ability to effectively communicate insights to various stakeholders, including industry sector groups, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, and the AJCC network.

Requirements

Superior communication skills – oral and written.
Strong interpersonal and customer skills.
Must possess the ability to electronically document case notes and the progression of career coaching activities.
Must possess strong conflict resolution skills, demonstrating the ability to navigate and resolve disagreements or disputes effectively and amicably.
Must be detailed oriented with superb organizational and time management skills.
Ability to professionally adjust to unforeseen circumstances or programmatic changes.
Ability to cultivate and manage high quality stakeholder relationships and demonstrated ability to work with a diverse workforce.
Ability to meet and/or exceed set goals and objectives.
Ability to function at a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
Must be a self-starter and committed to completing tasks timely.
Must be resourceful and able to work independently as well as in a team setting.
Local travel 40%.
Bachelor’s degree in social work, Criminal Justice, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited college or university. The degree requirement may be substituted for eight (8) years of professional work experience.
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a role that required analyzing local and regional economic conditions and workforce development policies.
Personal computer literacy required, including effective use of the Internet, e-mail, video conferencing (Zoom, Teams) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish preferred.
Experienced working with adults in the workforce system and those disconnected from services highly preferred.
Strong understanding of the criminal justice system and the challenges faced by individuals re-entering society.
Experienced with Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) and other workforce related programs highly preferred.
Familiarity with labor market information, business intelligence systems and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, GIS software) highly preferred
Experienced with social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube) highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze the specific needs, challenges, and barriers to employment for justice involved population.
Stay current on labor market trends, economic changes, and policy developments that may impact workforce development efforts.
Design customized workforce development programs, including job readiness training, soft skills development, and vocational training, tailored to the needs of the target population.
Facilitate meetings and workshops to discuss labor market trends, workforce challenges, and potential solutions.
Create and implement personalized re-entry plans that address unique circumstances and goals.
Advocate for the needs of the targeted population within the community, raising awareness about their barriers to employment and the value they bring to the workforce.
Conduct outreach efforts to encourage participation in workforce development programs and to promote inclusive hiring practices.
Work closely with correctional facilities, probation and parole officers, community organizations, and other stakeholders to ensure comprehensive support for clients.
Educate employers about the value of hiring individuals from the targeted population and work with them to create inclusive workplaces.
Provide employers with resources, training, and best practices to help them integrate employees from these populations successfully.
Other duties as assigned.