Ready to Work Coordinator (Student Support Specialist II)

BCTC Real Estate Program; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) match

Vacation time

Sick time

Work-life balance

Paid holidays

Closing pay

Job summary

Bluegrass Community & Technical College is seeking a Ready to Work Coordinator to support KTAP participants engaged in educational activities. The role includes recruiting participants, intake and assessment, and case management to help students reach employment and self-sufficiency goals.

Responsibilities include coordinating education plans, facilitating life skills sessions, arranging work‑study placements, and collaborating with partners across college and community; requires a BA and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• At least two years of experience in Social Services, Case Management, or working with students.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to commute in a variety of settings.
• Commitment to serving a community college environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit eligible participants for the Ready to Work program.
• Provide intake and assessment services to develop an education and employability plan.
• Provide case management services to identify needs, referrals, and support success goals.
• Facilitate the transition from Adult Education to postsecondary education for pre‑college participants.
• Deliver and/or facilitate life skills and career soft skills instruction.
• Develop work experience and work‑study placements, both on and off campus; submit all required employment documents.
• Travel to service counties to meet with RTW participants, worksite supervisors, and other community partners.
• Promote financial empowerment through workshops and counseling; assist with FAFSA and refer to Financial Aid Office.
• Maintain program records and submit reports as requested.
• Serve on college committees as assigned and perform other duties.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Independent and collaborative work

Commitment to mission

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, or related field

Job description

Title: Ready to Work Coordinator (Student Support Specialist II)

Staff Lexington

Full-time, 12-Month Contract, Standard Hours 37.5 per week.

Work Location: On-Site. Campus Location: Bluegrass C&TC - Newtown Pike Campus. Department: Academics, & Student Services. College: Bluegrass Community & Technical College. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.

Closing at: Sep 29 2026 - 23:55 EDT.

Salary Range: $3,162- $3,793.

Benefits

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

The Coordinator of the Ready to Work (RTW) program will be responsible for providing services to support the education and training for Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (KTAP) recipients who are engaged in an educational activity with KCTCS or Adult Education which will lead to employment and self-sufficiency. Services include recruitment, intake, assessment, educational advising, advocacy, mentoring, employment skills training, and work‑study placements. The coordinator will work with KCTCS pre‑college, current, and post‑KCTCS RTW participants.

Job Duties

• Identify and recruit eligible participants for the Ready to Work program.
• Provide intake and assessment services to develop an education and employability plan.
• Provide case management services to identify individual needs, make referrals to appropriate resources and to support success and completion goals.
• Facilitate and support the transition from Adult Education to postsecondary education for pre‑college participants.
• Deliver and/or facilitate life skills and career soft skills instruction through workshops and/or one on one counseling.
• Develop work experience and work‑study placements, both on and off campus. Submit all required employment documents.
• Travel to service counties to meet with RTW participants, worksite supervisors, and other community partners. Participate in regular RTW system meetings and site visits.
• Promote financial empowerment by providing workshops and one on one financial counseling. Assist with FAFSA completion and/or refer to the Financial Aid Office.
• Promote marketing efforts and collaborate with DCBS staff and other community partners to support RTW program and activities.
• Maintain program records, provide data, and submit semester and annual reports as requested.
• Support accountability and institutional effectiveness by developing, implementing, and assessing effective procedures that support college operations and foster student success.
• Serve on college committees as assigned and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• At least two years of experience in Social Services, Case Management, or working with students.
• Valid drivers license and willingness to commute in a variety of settings

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and four years of related experience.

Additional Skills Requested

• Commitment to the mission of the comprehensive community and technical college.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

KCTCS is an equal opportunity employer and educational institution. KCTCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs or activities.