Career Advisor; Broad Foundation

Description

Position: Career Advisor – Behavioral & Allied Health

Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Grant-Funded (Term-Limited)

Grant Status: This is a grant-funded, term-limited position supported by the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation through September, 2027, contingent upon continued grant funding.

Reports to: Sr. Manager, Career and Enrollment Advising

Date: March 2026

Futuro Health launched in 2020 to address the critical shortage of workers in the healthcare sector. Our nonprofit mission is to improve the health and wealth of communities by growing the largest network of allied healthcare workers in the nation. Initially funded by a $130 million investment from Kaiser Permanente through a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU-UHW, Futuro Health has since grown to have a portfolio of funders, grants and contracts to do our work that is life changing.

Every year, thousands of diverse adults become Futuro Health Scholars and pursue training to earn their credentials for a wide array of in-demand allied healthcare roles. What sets Futuro Health apart is our comprehensive approach to supporting Futuro Health Scholars throughout their education journey and our deep expertise in the healthcare sector. We address the healthcare workforce shortage by personalizing education journeys for diverse adults to enter into allied healthcare careers at low or no-cost.

More on Futuro Health can be found uro Health.org.

• Scholar Centered:
  We keep Scholars and equity at the center of our work.
• Quality Solutions:
  We design quality solutions that are agile, inclusive, and scalable – for employers, partners, and communities.
• Data-Driven Innovation:
  We continuously improve and innovate – and use data to inform our decisions.
• Future Focused:
  We look toward the future and embrace new opportunities.
• Collaborative:
  We earn and maintain trust through collaboration and acting with integrity and accountability.
• Culture Matters:
  We steward our culture – and empower team members to contribute meaningfully.

Do you seek to change lives for the better? Do you want a role in a nonprofit focused on designing solutions and bringing direct services to make a difference to Scholars, communities and the nation? Have you shown grit when it comes to taking on challenges and pushing forward to resolution? Our team of talents share a commitment to Futuro Health’s nonprofit mission.

We celebrate the opportunity to transform lives through our purpose-driven work. We bring our skillsets, a can-do attitude, and a collaborative approach to our everyday work of forging workforce development models that apply best practices. We know it takes collective effort to design adult-friendly, inclusive, agile, and scalable solutions that meet the big challenges of the day -- ranging from worker shortages, social and economic mobility, to equity in care.

If these qualities speak to you, apply to become part of the Futuro Health team.

The Career Advisor – Behavioral & Allied Health supports individuals pursuing entry-level careers in behavioral and allied health by providing high-quality career preparation, pathway education, and community-facing engagement. This is a grant-funded, term-limited role in partnership with the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, supporting workforce development initiatives in Los Angeles County through the end of 2027. The position is designed to advance grant-defined outcomes related to career readiness, credential attainment, and employment placement in behavioral and allied health roles.

This role serves as a subject-matter-informed advisor for programs including Peer Support Specialist, EMT, and Community Health Worker, ensuring scholars are well-prepared, informed, and positioned for successful employment. The advisor manages an active caseload, builds supportive relationships, addresses barriers to career preparation, and maintains accurate records. This position balances career advising and facilitation with select outreach activities, particularly through informational webinars and cultivation of trusted community partnerships in Los Angeles County.