Employment Navigator

Amity Foundation — Employment Services, HiRE Grant Program

Los Angeles, CA

Full-Time | On-Site | $22–$24/hour, depending on experience

Amity Foundation is seeking an Employment Navigator to support justice-involved individuals participating in the HiRE Program as they prepare for, obtain, and retain employment. The Employment Navigator combines career coaching, case management, employer engagement, job development, and supportive services to help participants overcome barriers and move toward meaningful, sustainable employment.

This is a highly relationship-driven role and you will serve as a career coach, advocate, mentor, and connector, helping participants build employment skills and navigate the challenges that can affect job success and retention. The ideal candidate believes in second chances, builds trust easily, and is passionate about helping people achieve greater economic stability and independence.

What You'll Do

Participant Services & Career Development

• Conduct eligibility screening, intake, and enrollment, and develop individualized career pathways and employment plans based on each participant's strengths, interests, goals, and needs.
• Build trusting relationships with participants and provide individualized career coaching, employment-readiness training, and support, including résumé development, interview preparation, and job-search strategies.
• Connect participants with employment, vocational training, education, supportive services, and community resources to address barriers and strengthen their ability to succeed.
• Monitor participant progress throughout the program, adjust service strategies as needed, and provide ongoing follow-up after placement to support job retention and career advancement.
• Advocate for participants while encouraging self-advocacy, independence, and long-term career success.

Employer & Community Engagement

• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, community colleges, workforce agencies, training providers, and community-based organizations to expand employment, education, and training opportunities.
• Conduct employer outreach and support hiring events, recruitment activities, employer presentations, and networking opportunities.
• Match participants' skills, interests, and career goals with appropriate employment and training opportunities, and maintain communication with employers to support successful placements and retention.

Documentation, Data & Program Administration

• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive participant records, including case notes, employment activities, referrals, supportive services, and required IDP elements.