Workforce Development Specialist

Overview

This position is open until filled with an initial application review to take place on July 9, 2026 The starting salary range for this position is $6,008.00 - $6,670.00 per month depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable. A cover letter and resume are required with your application. Academy for Professional Excellence, a project of San Diego State University School of Social Work, was established in 1996 with the goal of revolutionizing the way people work to ensure the world is a healthier place. Our services integrate culturally responsive and recovery-oriented practices into our daily work to promote healing and healthy relationships.

Providing approximately 50,000 learning experiences to health and human service and justice system professionals annually, the Academy provides a variety of workforce development solutions in Southern California and beyond. With seven programs, three divisions and over 100 staff, the Academy’s mission is to provide exceptional learning and development experiences for the transformation of individuals, organizations, and communities. As a member of the Academy team you will be engaging in communal development of heart, mind, and practice.

You are expected to foster culturally responsive practice behaviors to promote well-being and a culture that focuses on healing, healthy relationships and changed behaviors. Under the Workforce Development Programs Division, the Workforce Innovations Program is responsible for the general oversight of the integration of workforce development and instructional design innovations into the services provided by the Academy’s Child Welfare Development Services (CWDS) program, instructional design project management, and curriculum writing projects funded by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

This program works in close partnership with SDSU’s Instructional Technology Services (ITS), the Academy’s Learning Experience Design (LXD) Manager, CWDS Program Director, CalAcademies, California Workforce Innovation and Support in Education (CalWISE), and other state partners. The Workforce Innovations team has a total of 7 employees.

Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Under the general direction of the Workforce Development Supervisor, the Workforce Development Specialist (CWDS Curriculum) is responsible for developing curricula that meet the needs of Child Welfare Services partners. The Workforce Development Specialist (CWDS Curriculum) works closely with CWDS staff and county and state partners to engage in needs assessments to ensure curricula development meets partner needs. The role also includes responsibilities for the facilitation of workforce development deliveries and meetings.

As a new position in the organization, the position may evolve to further support the needs of CWDS, the Academy, and the needs of Child Welfare Services partners. SPECIFIC DUTIES This is a 40-hour a week hybrid position with remote flexibility, typically working M-F…

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