Youth Workforce Development Coach & Connector

Easterseals Redwood; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Humana Employee Assistance Plan

10 Paid holidays

Job summary

Easterseals Redwood in Batavia, OH is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist to empower youth through education, employment readiness, and community partnerships. You will collaborate with schools, families, and employers to connect CCMEP participants with services and opportunities.

The role focuses on coaching, advocacy, and coordination, building individualized plans, ensuring follow-up, and maintaining accurate documentation to support outcomes and program success for young people

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred.
• Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build supportive relationships with youth to understand their goals, strengths, barriers, academic needs, and career interests.
• Create and update individualized service plans that connect each participant to education, employment, training, leadership development, and supportive resources.
• Recruit and engage eligible youth, helping them access WIOA/CCMEP services and stay connected throughout their journey.
• Serve as a coach, advocate, and connector by coordinating referrals, community resources, work experiences, and services that help youth move toward success.
• Facilitate workshops, trainings, support groups, and other activities that build confidence, work readiness, life skills, and career awareness.
• Maintain accurate documentation, case notes, reports, service records, and follow-up activities in alignment with program and funder requirements.
• Develop strong partnerships with schools, employers, community providers, and agency partners to expand opportunities for youth.
• Provide required follow-up services after program exit, helping youth maintain progress and continue moving toward their goals.
• Protect participant confidentiality, attend required meetings, maintain reliable attendance, and support other program needs as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred

Job description

Easterseals Redwood in Batavia, OH is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist to empower youth through education, employment readiness, and community partnerships. You will collaborate with schools, families, and employers to connect CCMEP participants with services and opportunities.

The role focuses on coaching, advocacy, and coordination, building individualized plans, ensuring follow-up, and maintaining accurate documentation to support outcomes and program success for young people