WIOA Youth Career Planner – Pathways to Work

Ourlivesmadison; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UNCOM is seeking a WIOA-Career Planner to support the Youth Employment Program, helping 14-24 year-olds with skills training, counseling, and job placement.

Under supervision of the Program Director, you will conduct outreach, assist with intake and eligibility, coordinate workshops, and maintain documentation to ensure quality service delivery.

This full-time role requires reliable teamwork, case management, and the ability to engage youth across diverse backgrounds, with driving required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, bachelor’s degree preferred; OR currently enrolled in college seeking Bachelor’s Degree in education, social welfare, or commensurate experience preferred.
• Ability to provide case management services for different levels of care as required by the needs of the participant.
• Knowledge of data entry and sensitive documentations.
• Proven ability to work with urban in/out-of-school young adult learners [ABE/GED/ELL] from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.
• Knowledge of private sector employment available for youth.
• Creative, innovative, flexible, ability to work without direct supervision and with limited resources.
• Ability to adjust to crisis situations, motivate others, and effective listening skills.
• Professional enthusiasm to stay current with non-profit, human services, youth leadership, and community organizing fields.

Responsibilities

• Assist in required youth workshops to build skills that are beneficial in the workplace.
• Provide referrals to education programs, health and mental health programs, child care programs, and other services that can assist participants to become job ready.
• Collaborate effectively with UNCOM agency partners, and other community-based organizations, youth programs, local businesses, and academic services to maximize opportunities for partners and effectiveness program.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of services in accordance with agency and contractual guidelines for quality assurance.
• Conduct outreach and recruitment for in & out-of-school-youth
• Conduct intake, orientation, program overview, and eligibility determination.
• Assist students with applying for financial aid and post-secondary education application.
• Monitor youth participating in work experience and internship activities.
• Assist with job development and placement activities
• Assist with creating and administering surveys for evaluation and planning purposes.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, workshops, and outreach events
• Perform any other functions as needed by management and agency

Skills

Case management

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

UNCOM is seeking a WIOA-Career Planner to support the Youth Employment Program, helping 14-24 year-olds with skills training, counseling, and job placement.

Under supervision of the Program Director, you will conduct outreach, assist with intake and eligibility, coordinate workshops, and maintain documentation to ensure quality service delivery.

This full-time role requires reliable teamwork, case management, and the ability to engage youth across diverse backgrounds, with driving required.