Youth Programs Operations Leader

Easterseals Redwood; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO and Extended Illness Time

Health Insurance options

401 K Retirement Plan with a company;“

Dental and Vision Insurance options

Disability Insurance options

Education and Professional Development

Employee Assistance Plan

10 Paid holidays

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Easterseals Redwood in Northern Kentucky is seeking a proactive WIOA Youth Operations Supervisor to lead a mission-driven team serving youth across Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen, and Pendleton counties. You will guide staff, strengthen partnerships, coordinate work experiences, and ensure services meet standards of quality, compassion, and accountability.

The ideal candidate brings a passion for empowering diverse youth, strong coaching skills, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred.
• Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three days of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with schools, employers, referral partners, community organizations, and funders to create pathways that help young people access education, employment, and life-changing opportunities.
• Lead, coach, and encourage WIOA Youth team members so they feel supported, prepared, and equipped to deliver services that make a lasting difference for participants.
• Oversee work experience, job readiness, career exploration, and youth engagement activities that help participants build confidence, discover their strengths, and take steps toward long-term success.
• Support outreach, recruitment, assessment, service planning, case management, and follow-up efforts that keep youth connected, motivated, and moving toward their personal goals.
• Champion high-quality, person-centered services by ensuring documentation, reporting, confidentiality, and program standards align with Easterseals Redwood, funder, accreditation, and workforce board expectations.
• Represent the program in meetings, presentations, committees, and community outreach efforts that raise awareness, strengthen partnerships, and expand opportunities for youth.
• Work alongside staff and community partners to identify participant needs, reduce barriers, and connect youth to workshops, resources, and supports that promote growth and independence.
• Continue learning through trainings, meetings, seminars, and workshops while modeling reliability, flexibility, teamwork, and commitment to the Easterseals Redwood mission.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the youth, team, and mission of the program.

Skills

Coaching & mentoring mindset

Relationship building

Inclusive approach

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred

Identity & employment eligibility documentation within 3 days

Job description

Easterseals Redwood in Northern Kentucky is seeking a proactive WIOA Youth Operations Supervisor to lead a mission-driven team serving youth across Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen, and Pendleton counties. You will guide staff, strengthen partnerships, coordinate work experiences, and ensure services meet standards of quality, compassion, and accountability.

The ideal candidate brings a passion for empowering diverse youth, strong coaching skills, and a commitment to