Workforce Development & Success Coordinator

Workforce Development & Success Coordinator (Early Care and Education Apprenticeship Program) Children, Youth, Family & Transitional Age Youth Division

Felton Institute responds to the needs of our community by providing innovative, evidence-informed social services that transform lives. Our organization offers 60+ programs that address mental health, the unhoused, early care and education, those impacted by the justice system, transitional age youth, as well as aging adults. Our programs combine the latest scientific research with cultural sensitivity and a deep commitment to supporting and reflecting the communities we serve.

Felton offers a dynamic, challenging, and supportive work environment where we encourage the use of professional development, that staff can utilize throughout their career.

The Children, Youth, Family, and Transitional Age Youth Services Division (CYFTAY) offers multidisciplinary programs—including Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention/Inclusion, Family Support, Mental Health Services, Health, Nutrition, Wellness, and Parenting Education—to low-income and underserved infants, toddlers, and preschool children, transitional age youth, and families. Launched in 2023, the Early Care and Education, Realizing Employment and Creating Hope (ECE REACH) initiative delivers vital workforce development services to both new recruits and established members of Felton’s ECE workforce.

ECE REACH’s Tier 1 pre-apprenticeship offers an evidence-based, fast-track pathway for first-generation, non-traditional college students, immigrant Latinas, and other marginalized adults and transitional-aged youth, while Tier 2 (Teacher) and Tier 3 (Lead Teacher) apprenticeships provide ongoing educational support for incumbent staff pursuing BA degrees while maintaining full-time employment. By addressing the critical lack of professional and educational resources for underrepresented communities, ECE REACH strives to foster upward mobility within the ECE field.

In partnership with and under the general guidance of the Workforce Development & Success Director, the ECE Workforce Development & Success Coordinator (WDSC) provides academic support, work-based learning, and program coordination for two populations:
Felton’s incumbent workforce and those new to the workforce, who will primarily be clients and families in ECE community-based organizations. The WDSC works in close partnership with the ECE Workforce Development & Career Coach, the Training & Development Coach, and the Workforce Development & Success Supervisor, who provide specialized career coaching, training facilitation, and day-to-day case escalation support, respectively. The WDSC plays a crucial role in supporting the professional growth and success of apprentices, working closely with program apprentices, educational institutions, and community partners to ensure apprentices receive the necessary training, support, and resources to excel in their roles and advance their careers in the ECE sector.

The successful candidate will be a passionate, experienced professional who can design, implement, and evaluate effective workforce development programs, contributing to building a highly skilled and qualified ECE workforce that provides quality care and education to young children. Through collaboration, training coordination, and partnership development, the WDSC supports the ongoing professionalization and advancement of the ECE field.

• Collaborate with the IHE and community-based organizations to build strong partnerships and access additional resources for workforce development & success initiatives.

• Coordinate logistics, outreach, and promotion of informational sessions and workshops related to career and postsecondary resources.
• Lead the outreach, recruitment efforts for the ECE REACH Tier 1 pre-apprenticeship and Tier 2 and 3 apprenticeship programs.
• Connect students with available…