Career Planner - Youth Focused

Location: La Crosse, WI

Job :127

# of Openings:1

About Workforce Connections

About Workforce Connections

At Workforce Connections, Inc. (WCI), we believe that meaningful work changes lives. As a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting people, work, and training, we provide innovative workforce development, family support, education, and community-based services that empower individuals, strengthen families, support employers, and build thriving communities. Every member of our team plays an important role in creating opportunities, removing barriers, and helping people discover their purpose, passion, and potential.

The WIOA Youth Coordinator provides leadership and coordination for WCI's Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Program in Western Wisconsin. This position combines program coordination, community partnership development, and direct participant services to ensure young people have access to education, training, employment, and supportive services that help them successfully transition to careers and self-sufficiency. The Youth Coordinator works closely with staff, schools, employers, workforce system partners, and community organizations to coordinate high-quality youth services throughout the region.

The position is responsible for supporting program implementation, monitoring performance and service delivery, ensuring compliance with WIOA requirements, and identifying opportunities to strengthen and expand services for youth.

Reports To:

Operations Manager

Classification:
Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Work Location:

Assigned WCI work location or approved work arrangement. Regular travel throughout the region may be required.

Compensation: $49,920–$59,259 annually ($24.00–$28.49/hour), depending on qualifications and experience, in accordance with WCI's Board-approved Pay Plan.

• health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• employer-supported health reimbursement benefits
• paid holidays
• generous paid leave
• professional development opportunities

Eligibility requirements apply.

• Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of WIOA Youth services throughout Western Wisconsin, ensuring services are participant-centered, effective, and compliant with program requirements.
• Provide and support participant outreach, eligibility, assessment, case management, employment and education planning, and connection to training, work-based learning, supportive services, and employment opportunities.
• Build and maintain partnerships with schools, employers, Job Centers, educational institutions, community organizations, and other workforce system partners to strengthen opportunities for youth.
• Coordinate work-based learning, career exploration, and other employment and training opportunities for program participants.
• Monitor program documentation, performance, outcomes, and service delivery to support compliance and continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance and support to staff involved in WIOA Youth services and collaborate with WCI leadership on program implementation and development.
• Participate in regional workforce initiatives and perform other duties consistent with the position as WCI’s WIOA services and responsibilities continue to evolve.

• Bachelor's degree in human services, education, business, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience providing case management, employment services, workforce development, or related human services preferred.

• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with participants, employers, community partners, and coworkers.
• Abilit…