Peer Workforce Developer

Location: Pomona, CA

Working hours: Full Time, Monday through Friday, occasional evenings/weekends as needed.

About Us:

We are a compassionate organization dedicated to supporting the personal growth and development of all Parents, Children, and Youth through trusted programs that promote broad engagement and strengthen families. We offer a welcoming environment where parents, caregivers, and their children can receive support, guidance, and resources to help them navigate personal concerns and challenges.

Learn more about Parents Anonymous^®:  https://parentsanonymous.org/ 

Learn more about the CA and National Parent and Youth Helplines: https://caparentyouthhelpline.org 

https://nationalparentyouthhelpline.org

Position Overview:

Parents Anonymous® Inc. is seeking a motivated and culturally responsive Peer Workforce Developer (Bilingual Preferred) to support the employment success of certified peer support specialists. This role focuses on building relationships with employer partners, coordinating work-based learning and job placements, and providing ongoing support to peers and employers after placement. The Peer Workforce Developer plays a key role in creating meaningful employment pathways while supporting peers on their empowerment journey.

To be considered, you must meet the definition of a Peer:

A Peer is an individual who self-identifies as having lived experience with mental illness, substance use disorder, or both, either personally or as a parent or family member.

• Recruit and engage individuals with lived experience to join the Peer Workforce and training pathway
• Conduct outreach and presentations to promote peer training and employment opportunities
• Support peers as they move through training and work toward peer support certification, including work-based learning activities such as job shadowing, coaching, and training
• Collaborate with peer recruitment and training staff to prepare certified peers for paid or volunteer roles
• Build and maintain relationships with employer partners to create meaningful placement opportunities
• Coordinate interviews, placements, and follow-up with employer partners
• Facilitate job readiness activities, including resume support, mock interviews, and workplace preparation
• Provide ongoing post-placement support to peers and employer partners to encourage retention and success
• Participate in required trainings and organizational activities
• Uphold confidentiality, professionalism, and person-centered, trauma-informed practices
• Input all required data into the data collection system accurately and in a timely manner.
• Achieve weekly and monthly productivity goals for all services.
• Complete 80 hours of Medi-Cal Certified Peer Support Specialist Training and pass the State Certification Exam within 60 days of employment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must meet the definition of a Peer with Lived Experience: an individual who self-identifies as having lived experience with mental illness, substance use disorder, or both, either personally or as a parent or family member
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel locally for outreach
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in workforce development, employment placement, outreach, career counseling, peer support services, or job readiness support (such as resumes, interview preparation, or workplace readiness)
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with databases or project management tools a plus
• Strong communication, relationship-building, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, follow written procedures, and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion
• Ability to work full time with occasional evenings or weekends as needed
• Commitment to the Vision, Mission, Goals, and Best Practices of Parents Anonymous® Inc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 – $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance