Who We Are

Our Mission

Employment Support Partnership (ESP) is committed to providing stability, hope, and dignity to vulnerable populations within our community.

Our Vision

With God’s grace, Employment Support Partnership pledges to provide the vulnerable a pathway to a better life.

Meet The Team

Since 1983, Employment Support Partnership (formerly Central Intake Unit) has provided a wide variety of social and case management services to thousands of low income individuals, primarily refugees, immigrants and trafficking survivors. With a focus on participant strengths, ESP supports individuals as they acclimate to life in the U.S. and ultimately achieve economic self sufficiency.

Jamie DeRose

Program Director

Mr. DeRose earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Marketing from California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo. Mr. DeRose has 30 years of experience in account and program management, 10 of which have been with Catholic Charities. He has worked with a number of different socio and economically diverse communities during his time with Catholic Charities.

Lilit Manasyan

Business Services Manager

Ms. Manasyan was a former Transitional Subsidized Employee through Catholic Charities of Los Angeles. She is familiar with the program and is dedicated to assisting low income, limited English speakers with job readiness skills and job placement support. She works in the following Catholic Charities employment programs: CSBG/CARES Job Services and Transitional Subsidized Employment.

Ani Avahumian

Employment Developer Coach

Ani Avahumian has a PhD in Computer Information Technology. She speaks 4 languages: Russian, Ukrainian, Armenian, and English. Ani has more than 7 years of experience as an Educational assistant at the Department of Information Technology in Ukraine. She is certified in Employment promotion. Ani was a temporary subsidized employee at CCLA, she is familiar with CCLA’s mission and vision and takes pride in providing services to the poor and vulnerable, using her experience to assist them in finding employment.

Advisory Committee

Currently under development.

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