Career Development & Job Placement — Los Angeles, CA

About This Position

Chrysalis is a leading Los Angeles nonprofit providing employment services to people with barriers to employment including criminal records. They operate direct-employment social enterprises (Chrysalis Enterprises) and maintain a large employer network. California's Fair Chance Act means employers cannot use the sex offender registry for most hiring decisions — making LA one of the most legally protected job markets for sex offense registrants nationally. Chrysalis provides job coaching, skills training, employer connections, and post-placement support.

Requirements

Must be an adult resident of the Los Angeles area. Criminal background accepted — sex offense registrants welcomed. Commitment to program participation.

Benefits

FREE employment services. Career coaching and skills assessment. Employer partner network. Post-placement support. Chrysalis Enterprises direct employment opportunities. Federal Bonding Program.

No background check required to apply.

⚠ SORNA Restrictions — California

California adopted tiered registration in 2021 (SB 384). Tier 3 / SVP registrants face the most extensive parole conditions, often including employment proximity restrictions near schools, parks, and daycares.

Informational only. Consult your attorney or supervision officer.

Offense Acceptance

✓ Chrysalis has placed sex offense registrants in employment. CA Fair Chance Act prohibits most employers from using the sex offender registry for hiring decisions.

Programs

Hiring Policy

Chrysalis evaluates each participant individually and provides job coaching, placement, and ongoing support.

Restrictions

Chrysalis will work with participants to understand individual restrictions and identify appropriate employment opportunities. California's Fair Chance Act provides significant legal protections.

About Chrysalis

Chrysalis is a well-established Los Angeles nonprofit with 35+ years of experience providing employment services to people with barriers to employment including criminal records. They operate multiple social enterprises that directly employ clients (Chrysalis Enterprises) and maintain a large employer network across the LA metro area. California's Fair Chance Act provides significant legal protections — employers cannot use the sex offender registry in most hiring decisions. Chrysalis has successfully placed sex offense registrants in employment across multiple industries.