Workforce Development Specialist

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST - FULL-TIME TEMPORARY
 

At Easterseals Redwood, we believe in the power of purpose and the power of work. We empower children and adults with disabilities, military veterans, and people facing disadvantages in our region to live full and meaningful lives. Our programs are designed to meet individuals where they are -- to enrich education, expand employment, enhance health, and elevate our communities.

 By 2030, 10,000 people each year will say Easterseals Redwood makes their lives better.  As one of the largest human service providers in the region, our team members won’t rest until every one of us is valued, respected, and accepted.

Our Values: Believe in people, Joy, Inclusion, Curiosity, Impact, and Courage 
 

Working in WIOA Youth Services means more than helping someone find a job, it means changing lives. Team members serve as coaches, mentors, advocates, and connectors, helping young people earn diplomas and credentials, explore careers, gain work experience, develop leadership skills, and access the resources they need to reach their goals. Every success story represents a young person gaining confidence, overcoming obstacles, and moving toward a future they once may not have thought possible.

Position Summary:
As a Workforce Development Specialist, you will help young people build confidence, overcome barriers, and take meaningful steps toward education, employment, and long-term success. In this role, you will work directly with youth enrolled in CCMEP services, partnering with schools, families, community providers, and employers to support academic progress, work readiness, graduation goals, career exploration, and connections to employment or post-secondary education. This is an opportunity to be a coach, advocate, and connector for young people as they discover their strengths and move toward a brighter future.

Job Responsibilities:

 

If you’re someone who is passionate about making a difference and would like the opportunity to do just that every day, a career at Easterseals Redwood may be for you. We are currently hiring and encouraging anyone interested in becoming part of an organization with a mission-driven, relationship-focused, joy-filled culture to apply. 

*We are a drug-free workplace.