Workforce Development Coordinator

MAAC•Vista, CA

4d•$70,304 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

Since opening our doors in 1965, MAAC has focused on helping individuals and families create the lives they want and deserve. For more than five decades, MAAC has been a champion for underrepresented communities throughout San Diego County, providing families in need with resources to achieve self-sufficiency and improve their living conditions. While the organization first began in the southern region of San Diego, MAAC now operates 35 sites across the county, from San Ysidro to Fallbrook. With an annual operating budget of $60 million, MAAC employs nearly 500 staff who provide life-changing services to 70,000 individuals annually through programs in 5 core focus areas: Education, Economic Development, Health & Wellbeing, Housing, and Advocacy & Leadership Development. Through our wide array of programs, MAAC has grown to become one of the largest nonprofit social service organizations in the community. For more information, please visit: http://www.maacproject.org/ Under the direction of the Workforce Development Manager, the Workforce Development Program Coordinator oversees the daily operations of workforce development initiatives, with a strong emphasis on job placement, program coordination, and—when applicable—supervision of assigned Program Specialists . The workforce development coordinator supports sector-based strategies across Healthcare, Trades and Construction, Sustainability, Youth Employment , and Re-skilling/Re-entry into the workforce . This position acts as a liaison with training providers, employer partners, and community stakeholders to ensure effective and consistent delivery of workforce services. The workforce development coordinator contributes to strategic planning, tracks program outcomes, and ensures program alignment with internal and external requirements.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Workforce development practices and job placement strategies.
Employer relations and labor market trends in San Diego County.
Case management and CRM systems.
Program coordination and performance tracking.
Effective communication and staff support strategies.
Cultural competency and trauma-informed engagement.
Principles of supervision and team leadership (as applicable).
Ability to: Lead workforce programs and initiatives with or without direct staff supervision.
Communicate effectively with persons of diverse backgrounds.
Maintain and analyze program data and apply findings to program improvements.
Manage multiple priorities while meeting critical deadlines.
Foster relationships with employers, educators, and community stakeholders.
Work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
An Associate’s degree or higher in Workforce Development, Social Work, Human Services, Business, Education, or a related field OR At least three (3) years of full-time experience in workforce development, employment services, job training, or social service programs
Must have a physical examination, TB clearance and a drug screen by a doctor/clinic designated by MAAC as well as immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles as required by state and federal regulations prior to the first day of employment.
All positions are subject to a background/education check, DMV check, NSOR, exclusion and debarment checks prior to hire and periodically throughout employment as required by various funding sources.
Note: California Start law requires background criminal checks on anyone who works in a licensed childcare facility who is not a client. Must have or obtain a current criminal background check clearance, signed criminal record statement, and signed Acknowledgement to Report Child Abuse form prior to the first day of employment.
Must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License, daily use of a personal, insured vehicle, and have and maintain a motor vehicle driving record acceptable to MAAC’s insurance carrier.
Incumbents will be enrolled in the California DMV Pull Program.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads coordination of outreach, enrollment, training, and job placement activities.
Supports implementation and expansion of workforce initiatives across key sectors: Healthcare, Trades and Construction, Sustainability, Youth Employment , and Re-skilling/Re-entry .
Establishes and maintains relationships with employers, training providers, and partners to expand employment opportunities, including externships and internships.
Assists with planning and implementation of new workforce development programs and pilots.
Tracks program outcomes and collaborates with leadership to adjust services and meet deliverables.
When assigned, supervises Program Specialists, including providing coaching, training, and performance monitoring.
Offers leadership and program support to workforce teams even in the absence of direct supervisory duties.
Supports staff and collaborative partners in addressing participant challenges and employment barriers.
Leads or co-leads workforce-related meetings, report-outs, and professional development efforts.
Ensures accurate and timely documentation in MAAC’s case management system (Salesforce).
Reviews participant records for consistency, completeness, and compliance with funder and program standards.
Compiles and submits reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinates participant scheduling, outreach activities, and communication across program components.