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Santa Monica's Economic Recovery Task Force has compiled these local training and searching services for job seekers.

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Cherry Hill Programs

Seasonal Holiday Sales Associate - This is a seasonal role starting in November/December. As a Sales Associate, you’ll create the magic by providing our customers with world class guest service while creating a memorable photo experience. Join the team today and enjoy your new office view at one of our unique holiday locations!

Apply on our website: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/CHE1023CRRY/JobBoard/f99546c8-1543-437d-b13b-ac58c6e27205/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=812b3c4e-5d67-4c54-b83b-40589954efa8

Chrysalis

Sr. Employment Specialist

Job Summary:

The Chrysalis Senior Employment Specialist (Sr. ES) plays an integral role in client success, partner relationships and center operations. The Sr. ES works 1-on-1 with clients on their caseload to provide employment and case management services with the goal that clients get ready for a job, find a job, and keep a job. The successful candidate will have the ability to use independent judgment, exceptional organizational skills, and a willingness & ability to incorporate into their work and educate colleagues on emerging industry best practices and techniques. In addition, this position will maintain key partnerships, participate in strategic conversations, and provide support to colleagues and Site Director.

Apply from link below:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=b4705fce-0d28-41d0-b892-a6b24ec1f9a2&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US

Community Corporation of Santa Monica

We're Hiring! Join Our Mission-Driven Team in Nonprofit Housing Property Management

Are you passionate about affordable housing, community impact, and equity in housing access?

We're currently seeking dedicated, compassionate, and skilled individuals to join our team across several key roles in housing operations and resident services.

Open Positions:

- Maintenance Technician

- Leasing & Occupancy Supervisor

- Youth Program Tutor

- Leasing & Occupancy Specialist

- Assistant Director of Maintenance

- Porter

- Resident Manager – Full Time

- Resident Manager – Part Time

- Resident Service Coordinator

-Project Manager

Location: Santa Monica, CA, 90401

* * How to Apply: Please Copy and Past the link below to apply today!

- https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs?clientkey=7B71D8B3EA226487CC1F59C85F3C9717

Whether you’re maintaining safe homes, guiding residents through the leasing process, or supporting youth programs, your work will directly improve lives and build stronger communities.

- Apply today and join a team that believes everyone deserves a place to call home

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

Attorney - Santa Monica Courthouse

Salary: $80,000k – $83,200k/ annually DOE, with excellent benefits

The Organization: LAFLA is a nonprofit law firm that protects and advances the rights of the most underserved leveling the playing field and ensuring that everyone can have access to the justice system. Celebrating 95 years of service to Los Angeles communities, LAFLA is the first and most experienced legal aid organization in Greater Los Angeles. LAFLA has more than 200 employees, including more than 100 attorneys, who provide free services and resources on a broad range of civil legal issues that impact healthy, safety, and self-sufficiency. Every year, LAFLA helps more than 100,000 people find their voice, regain control of their lives, and build a brighter future. Our unique combination of neighborhood offices, self-help centers at courthouses, and domestic violence clinics puts LAFLA on the frontlines in communities at the forefront of change. LAFLA also engages in impact litigation to help enact long-term systemic change—actively collaborating with a network of public and private partners to expand access to justice, identify needs in the communities we serve, and change laws and policies that adversely affect the underserved. For more information, please visit www.lafla.org.

The Workgroup: The Self-Help Legal Access Centers assist individuals who represent themselves (regardless of income or immigration status); and offers legal information, help with preparing court forms, and guidance on a variety of civil legal matters. They also provide referrals to private attorneys or legal services programs as needed.

LAFLA is currently accepting applications for the position of Attorney – Self Help Center.

NOTE: This role requires the candidate to work onsite 5 days a week.

Qualifications:

Active membership in the California State Bar.

Familiarity with landlord-tenant law, family law, and/or consumer law preferred.

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the proven ability to relate to diverse individuals with respect and humility on a consistent basis.

Ability to work effectively with diverse staff and partners, including court and judicial staff, volunteers, and community-based organizations.

Demonstrated commitment to LAFLA’s community-driven mission and priorities.

Willingness to work beyond a minimum 7.0-hour workday, including evening and weekend meetings and events, and workweeks in excess of 35 hours when obligations so necessitate.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Examples of Duties:

Meet with self-represented litigants onsite at the Santa Monica Courthouse Self-Help Legal Access Center to ensure meaningful access to the civil justice system.

Provide direct litigant assistance, including educating litigants on court rules and procedures, reviewing and preparing court forms and documents, and referring to outside agencies when necessary.

Create and conduct in-person workshops for litigants with landlord-tenant, family law, and/or consumer matters.

Develop and maintain plain language self-help materials.

Collaborate closely with court staff and legal service partner agencies to carry out coordinated assistance.

Perform community and partner outreach to promote self-help resources and provide legal education.

In coordination with the LAFLA Pro Bono Director and Self-Help Managing Attorney, recruit, train and supervise volunteer attorneys, law students, JusticeCorps members, and community volunteers.

Assist at other onsite Self-Help Legal Access Centers, as well as with the remote Self-Help Center hotline, as needed.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD – A one-year probationary period will be required

Please submit a cover letter and resume online to shwgjobs@lafla.org

Include “Attorney – Self-Help SM” in the subject line.

City of Santa Monica

A selection of current job opportunities in the City of Santa Monica:

_{Administrative Intern (As Needed)}

_{Background Investigation Officer (As-Needed)}

_{Bin Truck Driver}

_{Combination Building Inspector III}

_{Community Services Officer}

_{Latent Fingerprint Examiner (As-Needed)}

_{Librarian III- Adult and Neighborhood Services}

_{Police Cadet (As-Needed)}

_{Police Officer Trainee}

_{Police Records Technician}

_{Principal Community Services Supervisor}

_{Principal Plan Check Engineer}

_{Senior Administrative Analyst}

_{Senior Homelessness Prevention and Intervention Analyst}

_{Traffic Engineer}

_{Traffic Signs and Markings Technician}

_{Transit Maintenance Worker (As-Needed)}

_{Transit Mechanic I/II}

To apply to these jobs and to see other available positions at the City of Santa Monica visit: https://www.santamonica.gov/categories/your-city-hall/careers

Employment Resources

Career Webinar Series: Calling All Trades: Jobs for a Green Economy

Learn from experienced educators and trades professionals about the challenges, successes, and insider perspectives on careers in the trades and learn how to pursue jobs in the growing green economy.

The series has been recorded and the entire playlist may be viewed on the City’s YouTube channel.

Mike Suhd, Introduction to the Trades, Santa Monica City Trades Intern Program
Shane Peters, Plumbing, Santa Monica Building & Safety Division
Daniel Ferguson & Estelle Reyes, Green Jobs in Los Angeles
King Moore, Electrical, IBEW Local 11
Jaime Valdivia, Piping Industry & Education Trust Fund
Rick Austin, Logistics, Amazon
Stuart Cooley, Renewable Energy Educator
Evette Ellis, ChargerHelp

Presented by Virginia Avenue Park and Community Development Committee of the City of Santa Monica - Economic Recovery Task Force.

Ready to Work Webinar Recording (English)

City of Santa Monica presented the Ready to Work Webinar on September 23, 2020 connecting job seekers with employment service agencies. Local community and educational partners shared information on their employment and educational services.

Watch the Webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIs6t5y2Hlo&feature=youtu.be

Presenters: Chrysalis, Hospitality Training Academy, JVS WorkSource, Santa Monica College, Noncredit Initiatives SMMUSD Adult Education Center, Santa Monica Public Library, SMPL Career Online High School

Grabación del seminario web Listo Para Trabajar

La ciudad de Santa Mónica presentó el seminario web Listo Para Trabajar el 30 de septiembre de 2020 conectando a los solicitantes de empleo con las agencias de servicios de empleo. La comunidad local y los socios educativos compartieron información sobre sus servicios educativos y de empleo.

Vea el seminario web: https://youtu.be/8fiR7vzlOkY

Presentadores: Chrysalis, Hospitality Training Academy, JVS WorkSource, Santa Monica College, Noncredit Initiatives SMMUSD Adult Education Center, Santa Monica Public Library, SMPL Career Online High School

Employment Preparation, Job Search, and Job Retention

Chrysalis

An evolving job-readiness program with individualized case management. Provide access to an array of supportive services, including transitional employment opportunities. Chrysalis helps clients overcome barriers to reconnecting to the workforce.

Contact: Bianca Smith (310) 401-9422 or email bianca.smith@changelives.org

Learn more: changelives.org

JVS WorkSource

Employment and training services funded under the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant. Attend Orientation Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. Call to make an appointment.

Contact: (310) 309-6000 or email Kmakinney@jvs-socal.org.

Learn More: https://www.jvs-socal.org/ajcc-worksource/

Career Training Classes/Programs

Santa Monica College (SMC) Noncredit Initiatives

SMC offers free classes with no prerequisites on a variety of subjects including English as a Second Language (ESL), Computer Basics, Introduction to Early Care and Child Education, Rehabilitation Therapy Aide, Working with Older Adults, Customer Service, Sustainability Assistant, Business Essentials, Level 1, Sustainability Services Technician, Sustainability in Organics Aide. Jumpstart your career and develop new skills. Explore a new path today!

Contact: (310) 434-3399 or email Noncreditregistration@smc.edu

Learn More: smc.edu/noncredit

Hospitality Training Academy (HTA)

The Hospitality Training Academy (HTA), provides training for low-income and underserved populations to obtain employment in the hospitality and food service industry and to move up the career ladder to the middle class. HTA trainings, which include customer service, Vocational ESL classes, skills upgrades and vocational training, as well as resume assistance, and mock interviewing, offer participants the tools they will need to succeed and to pipeline into a union, hospitality job with good wages and benefits.

Contact: info@lahta.org

Learn More: https://lahta.org/online-course-catalog/

JVS WorkSource

JVS Works Programs offers an array of retraining programs including:

Health Works – Certified Nursing Assistant training
Apartment Works – training in property maintenance
Bank Works – training in entry level Banking Career
Career Works Medical – training in Career Medical Specialist

Apply: jvs-socal.org and click on Career Development, JVS Works: Free Career Training.

Literacy including Tech Training

Santa Monica College (SMC) Noncredit Initiatives

Contact: (310) 434-3399

Learn More: http://smc.edu/noncredit

Santa Monica Public Library

Santa Monica Public Library, with the support of the California State Library and Friends of Santa Monica Public Library, offers scholarships to Career Online High School. Students earn an accredited high school diploma plus a career certificate in one of the following fields: Child Care and Education; Commercial Driving; Food and Hospitality; General Career Preparation; Home Care Professional; Security Professional; Hospitality and Leisure; Office Management; or Retail Customer Service.

Contact: Stephanie Archer stephanie.archer@santamonica.gov

Learn More: https://smpl.org/cohs.aspx

JVS WorkSource

Employment and training services funded under the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant. Attend Orientation Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. Call to make an appointment.

Contact: (310) 309-6000 or email Kmakinney@jvs-socal.org

Learn More: https://www.jvs-socal.org/ajcc-worksource/

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Adult Education Center

The Adult Education Center offers free English as a Second Language, Citizenship, Adult Basic Education (English and math) and Adult Secondary Education (diploma, GED/HiSET test preparation) classes for adults. Dedicated teachers provide educational programs in individual and group settings online.

Contact: Olga Saucedo, osaucedo@smmusd.org or call (310) 664-6222, ext. 76203

Learn More: https://www.smmusd.org/adulted

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