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Workforce Development Program Trainer (Level 1)

Job Title:  Workforce Development Trainer      

Department: Community Services

Reports to:  Community Services Director                 

Effective Date: Upon hire                                  Supervises:  None

Job type: Full-time, non-exempt      Salary: $65,840 annually  

Location:

 Based in Los Angeles County. Work is primarily on-site at multiple locations across Los Angeles County, with occasional travel that may be assigned to partner sites in other California regions depending on program needs.

Job Summary: 

The Workforce Development Program Trainer teaches, facilitates, and evaluates training that equips adult learners, primarily caregivers or individuals preparing to enter the caregiving profession, with the skills, knowledge, and competencies needed for workforce success. The role spans facilitation, participant support, outreach, employer partnerships, and program evaluation, anchored in local and industry needs.

A key component of this job includes coordinating on-the-job training (OJT) placements for cohort participants through a partnership with Vivid Life Home Care Cooperative, a worker-owned, statewide network of home-care cooperatives, as part of the organization’s Respite Care Program. Some trainings with Vivid Life may occasionally take place at partner sites outside Los Angeles County; such travel is not a regular requirement of the position.

The Trainer also collaborates with the United Domestic Workers (UDW), delivering trainings for and with UDW members at union and community partner sites in other California regions on occasion. These assignments are not routine and occur only as needed to support partnerships and program activities.

Trainings are delivered primarily in person across Los Angeles County, especially on weekends. Some modules are offered in a hybrid or online format. On occasion, the Trainer may be assigned travel to partner sites in other California regions. Such travel is not routine and only occurs as needed, though additional locations may be added as new partnerships are developed.

Key Responsibilities:

Training & Facilitation

• Deliver workforce development trainings at multiple locations across Los Angeles County and, as assigned, in other California regions

• Develop lesson plans, presentation materials, and interactive sessions tailored to participants and local labor demand

• Facilitate in-person workshops, online sessions, hybrid modules, small-group training, and one-on-one coaching for adult learners preparing for or advancing in caregiving and related fields

• Cover job search strategies, career planning, workplace communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and health-related topics such as Alzheimer’s and dementia care, stroke awareness, and diabetes support as part of the care workforce training curriculum

• Modify instruction to suit varied learning styles, including youth, adults, and participants with barriers to employment

Participant Support & Assessment

• Conduct intake and skills assessments to identify goals, strengths, and learning needs

• Provide individualized coaching and support to help adult learners, many of whom are caregivers or aspiring caregivers, overcome barriers, build confidence, and succeed in training and employment

• Collaborate with the Case Manager to connect participants to wrap-around services such as legal aid, childcare, housing, and mental health support

• Track participant progress and adapt training approaches in collaboration with the Case Manager for better outcomes

Employer, Industry & Community Outreach

• Cultivate relationships with employers, unions, workforce partners, and community organizations to align training with job-market needs

• Conduct outreach at job fairs, workforce events, and community forums to promote program awareness and recruit participants

• Host information sessions for potential cohort participants, detailing program structure, expectations, and how to apply

• Facilitate pathways to employment, including OJT placements through Vivid Life Home Care Cooperative, with some trainings occasionally taking place at partner sites outside Los Angeles County as part of the Respite Care Program.

• Collaborate with the United Domestic Workers (UDW) by providing trainings with UDW members at union and community partner sites in other California regions on occasion. Such travel is not routine and only occurs as needed.

• Deliver trainings in collaboration with other established community, labor, and employer partners, with the possibility of additional partnerships expanding training opportunities in the future

• Incorporate employer and community feedback into the curriculum to maintain relevance and increase impact

Program Evaluation & Reporting

• • • Develop and administer evaluation tools such as surveys, feedback forms, and performance assessments to measure training quality, participant satisfaction, and employment outcomes.

    • Gather and analyze data on enrollment, placement, retention, and advancement to monitor program impact

    • Draft reports and presentations for funders, partners, and internal teams to report achievement and compliance

    • Recommend and implement improvements informed by data, participant feedback, and labor-market trends

Qualifications:

• Must be based in Los Angeles County

• Bachelor’s degree in Workforce Development, Education, Human Resources, Social Work, or related field or equivalent professional experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in workforce development, adult education, training, or career coaching

• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering vocational or workforce training

• Experience teaching, training, or coaching adult learners, ideally in workforce development, vocational education, or caregiving fields

• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and one-on-one coaching skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (or Google Workspace) and virtual learning technologies.

• Bilingual (English and Tagalog) required

• Ability to learn and teach health-related training content, including Alzheimer’s and dementia care, stroke, and diabetes, in alignment with program curriculum

• Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation required

• Preferred (a plus): experience with case management or CRM systems; knowledge of LA County workforce systems; exposure to cooperative or worker-owned enterprises; union or labor-organizing experience; basic data analysis skills

Schedule & Work Environment

• Trainer must be based in Los Angeles County.

• Trainer will work on-site at multiple locations across the county on a regular basis.

• On occasion, the Trainer may be assigned travel to partner sites in other California regions for cooperative and union trainings, as well as other regions where community or workforce partners host trainings. Such travel is not routine and only occurs as needed, though additional locations may be added as new partnerships are developed.

• Some evenings are required, and weekend work is a regular part of the program schedule.

Work Travel Expectations

• Core training duties are delivered on-site across Los Angeles County.

• On occasion, the Trainer may be assigned travel to partner sites in other California regions for cooperative, union, or community trainings. Such travel is not routine and only occurs as needed, though additional locations may be added as new partnerships are developed.

• All work-related travel expenses such as mileage reimbursement, transportation, lodging if needed, and per diem are covered per organizational policy.

• Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation are required, as occasional travel may be assigned to fulfill training duties.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to applications@pwcsc.org with the subject line: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINER. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.