Career Coach - National Farmworker Program; NFJP

Job Summary

Earn up to $3,000 in incentive pay during your first year of employment! Are you a motivated, results-oriented candidate seeking to put your talents, skills, and experience to work as part of a mission-driven, customer-focused organization? If so, we invite you to join UMOS’ diverse and dedicated team of over 1,000 professionals making a positive difference across more than 60 offices in seven states.

Whether you are passionate about facilitating early childhood development; providing training and career planning for a parent; aiding a farm worker in accessing basic needs and new opportunities; educating at‑risk individuals in HIV prevention; or supporting those fleeing domestic violence or human trafficking, UMOS is the place where you can fulfill your passion for helping families, businesses, and communities build better futures.

• Starting $21.00 to $23.50 per hour (depending on experience)

• Paid time off that will increase over your years of service
• 15 paid holidays annually
• A robust range of insurance covering health, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Options to establish either a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
• Employee assistance program support services
• Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth IRA; the 401(k) plan includes a company match of at least 3% of eligible compensation

• Develop and perform outreach and recruitment activities to support the UMOS National Farm worker Jobs Program grant plan, program goals and objectives, and maintain outreach and recruitment logs that capture contacts with employer camps, training providers, colleges, employers, American Job Centers, one‑stop career centers, and other potential partners.
• Schedule and conduct participant applications/interviews to determine eligibility for the National Farm worker Jobs Program and provide emergency assistance to MSFWs statewide; assistance may include food, gas, shelter/lodging, and transportation as needed and record services in the data system.
• Respond to phone/email/text contacts, schedule appointments, and provide program information to MSFWs as part of a comprehensive approach in addressing crises and provide backup emergency assistance and case management when needed.
• Conduct assessments to identify barriers and needs, advise on available job skills training resources, assist in determining realistic training goals aligned with local labor market information and employment trends, and create an Employment Development Plan (EDP) that includes goal development, timelines, and action steps toward self‑sufficiency.
• Conduct job‑readiness assessments and/or coordinate/perform workshops; provide employment trend information on high‑growth job sectors.
• Work with schools, employers, and training providers to ensure participants are making progress and attending activities regularly.
• Document all contacts in the UMOS National Farm worker Jobs Program Application and maintain participant case files, including documentation of service provision, outcomes, educational scores/assessments, certificates, measurable skills gains, on‑the‑job training (OJT) and work experience contracts, timesheets, case notes, and electronic signatures on all required case documents, ensuring compliance with safeguarding PII.
• Analyze and interpret program‑related legislation that impacts policy and/or procedures and recommend policy and procedural updates/changes.
• Plan, schedule and conduct employer contacts to promote partnership for full employment and employer incentives.
• Assist with developing, maintaining, and updating a Community Resource Directory of agencies offering services to Farm workers; coordinate with these agencies to provide participants with education/training opportunities, job placement, and retention services.
• Develop statewide service provider networks, conduct presentations, and participate in collaboration meetings with community stakeholders throughout the state.
• Network with statewide American Job Centers/One‑Stops and partners to keep abreast of local job openings and refer adults, youth, veterans,…