Manager, Career Services

Description

The Manager of Career Development Programs oversees the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of JVS SoCal’s career development initiatives including Creating Career Connections (CCC) and Project EM. This role is responsible for managing program operations, coaching participants, evaluating program outcomes, and strengthening partnerships that enhance client career mobility.

The Manager provides direct career coaching, leads workshops, supervises program processes, and ensures high-quality service delivery across multiple career development pathways. This position requires a strategic, collaborative, and client-centered leader capable of maintaining program integrity while innovating to meet evolving workforce needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, communications or related liberal arts field is required, Master’s degree preferred. 
• Experience in career related work is a strong preference. 
• Excellent organizational, research, writing and computer skills a must. 
• Requires strong communication skills, both written and oral, along with interpersonal and customer service skills. 
• Use of virtual communication tools required. 
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment and have strong knowledge of Microsoft office products and software, virtually, at home or in the office. 
• This is currently a hybrid position, 3 days in office and 2 days working from home. This may change if there is a shift in company policy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program Leadership & Operations
• Client Career Coaching
• Program Delivery & Facilitation
• Partnerships, Outreach & Communication
• Program Evaluation & Reporting
• Administrative & Additional Duties

*Full details can be provided upon request

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must be able to do the following: stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; bend and reach for filing and other job-related functions; climb up and down stairs; bend, stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials; pull, push, and lift; reach both above and below shoulder height. Specific visual abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to visually inspect work. Manual dexterity to operate computer and other office equipment required. 

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

ABOUT JVS SOCAL

Founded in 1931, JVS-SoCal is a nonprofit, non-sectarian social service agency providing job training, education, career services, mentoring, and placement assistance to diverse and multicultural populations, transforming lives and empowering individuals to achieve sustainable employment and financial independence. JVS SoCal currently serves over 30,000 clients annually at over 20 locations throughout Southern California. As JVS SoCal continues to grow, we continue to look for qualified, dedicated staff to join us and play a role in transforming lives and bettering our communities throughout SoCal and beyond!