Job detail
Education and Employment Specialist
First Place for Youth
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/27/2026
Location
Los Angeles, California
Salary
$26 - $30 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The education and employment specialist manages a caseload of foster youth, providing targeted case management to support their educational and career goals. They facilitate workshops, maintain community partnerships, and document progress to ensure youth achieve independence and self-Sufficiency.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a related field and possess at least two years of experience in workforce development or social work. Strong communication skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass a background check are required.
bachelor degreeAssessmentDocumentationMentoringOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsRelationship buildingProblem solvingCultural competencyData analysisCase managementWorkforce developmentCareer coachingWorkshop facilitationYouth advocacyEducation planning
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Life insurance
- Vacation time
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Sick time
- Dependent care FSA
- Floating holidays
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Healthcare FSA
- Paid sabbatical