Workforce Career Coach Job Listing at Eckerd Connects in Denver, CO (Job ID 11648)

Description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a differencein the lives of others.  Join our Team as a Workforce Career Coach!

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits: 

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

Hourly Rate: $27.87

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Provides comprehensive case management, career guidance, and support services to young adults (ages 16–24) not enrolled in school, aiming to secure employment or education. They facilitate 14 youth program elements, including job readiness, work experience, and educational support. 
• Key Responsibilities
  • Intake & Eligibility: Recruit and determine eligibility of potential OSY participants in accordance with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA guidelines.
  • Case Management & Counseling: Develop Individual Service Plans (ISP) or Individual Employment Plans (IEP) and provide continuous counseling to address barriers to employment.
  • Workforce Preparation: Teach employability skills, such as resume writing, interviewing, and workplace etiquette.
  • Placement Services: Connect youth with paid/unpaid work experiences (WEX), internships, job placement, and post-secondary educational opportunities.
  • Outreach & Partnerships: Collaborate with schools, juvenile justice centers, and community agencies.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate, up-to-date participant records in case management systems (e.g., Connecting Colorado) to ensure compliance.
  • Service Delivery: Ensure participants have access to the 14 required WIOA Youth Program Elements (e.g., tutoring, financial literacy,.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.  Related Bachelor's degree, from an accredited College or University preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Past experience working with youth population. 3+ years relevant work experience.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications or online database tracking systems.
• Must have appropriate and valid state driver's license and be able to meet requirements for Eckerd's Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About Our Workforce Programs:

Eckerd Connects provides Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services through contracts with the U.S. Department of Labor and local workforce boards, partnerships, and strategies to provide and create a career pathway for youth, adults, and dislocated workers.  Training services include occupational skills training, customized training, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, and transitional employment opportunities.  We provide youth with development, academic instruction, career & technical education, and access to the 14 WIOA Youth Elements. We establish and develop relationships and networks with large and small employers and their intermediaries as well as develop, convene, or implement industry or sector partnerships.

Our Program Location:

Eckerd Connects | Workforce Development

4685 Peoria St. Suite 251

Denver, Colorado 80239

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Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact adarequest@eckerd.org.  Relay Services Dial 711.

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Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.