Career Coach - National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP)

UMOS, Inc. • Wautoma, WI

2d • $19 - $24

About The Position

UMOS is hiring a Career Coach for the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP). The role supports migrant and seasonal farmworkers (MSFWs) through outreach, eligibility screening, emergency assistance, career planning, training referrals, job readiness, job placement, and case management. The Career Coach also builds relationships with employers, schools, training providers, American Job Centers, and community agencies to support participant services and employment opportunities statewide.

The position includes documenting services and outcomes in the program data system, maintaining participant case files while protecting personally identifiable information, helping interpret program-related legislation and update procedures, and coordinating work experience and on-the-job training opportunities. The role requires travel and flexible or irregular hours, including on-call evening hours.

Requirements

• Associate degree or two years of post-secondary education in social science, human services, or a related field.
• At least two years of case management experience; one year of experience may be substituted with one year of education.
• Able to travel and work irregular or flexible hours, including on-call evening hours.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite or Office 365.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Must have a car, a valid driver's license, and adequate auto insurance.
• Employment is contingent on successfully passing a driver's license record check before starting.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach and recruitment to support the NFJP grant plan and program goals, and maintain logs of contacts with employers, training providers, colleges, American Job Centers, and other potential partners.
• Schedule and conduct participant applications and interviews to determine NFJP eligibility, provide emergency assistance to MSFWs statewide, and record services in the data system.
• Respond to phone, email, and text inquiries, schedule appointments, provide program information, and provide backup emergency assistance and case management when needed.
• Assess participant barriers and needs, explain available job skills training resources, help establish realistic training goals based on labor market information, and develop Employment Development Plans with timelines and action steps.
• Conduct job-readiness assessments and coordinate or deliver workshops, including information on high-demand and high-growth employment sectors.
• Coordinate with schools, employers, and training providers to monitor participant progress and attendance.
• Document contacts and services promptly in the NFJP data system and maintain case files with service records, outcomes, assessments, certificates, skills gains, OJT and work experience contracts, timesheets, case notes, and required electronic signatures, while safeguarding PII.
• Work with program staff and the supervisor to analyze and interpret legislation affecting program policies or procedures and recommend updates or changes.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct employer contacts to develop partnerships supporting full employment and employer incentives.
• Help develop and maintain a Community Resource Directory and coordinate participant access to community services, education and training, job placement, and retention services.
• Help develop statewide community service-provider networks, conduct presentations, and participate in collaboration meetings with community stakeholders.
• Network with American Job Centers, One-Stops, and partners to identify job openings, refer workers, and explore co-enrollment opportunities based on funding availability.
• Develop and maintain employer relationships and a statewide network of potential participant employers, including negotiating OJT contracts.
• Develop statewide work experience opportunities when appropriate and create contracts identifying skills development and training.
• Initiate job referrals and coordinate employer recruitment needs, including tie-in advertising and on-site interviews.
• Attend meetings, seminars, and workshops, and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off that increases with years of service.
• 15 paid holidays annually.
• Health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account options.
• Employee assistance program support services.
• Retirement plan options, including a 401(k) and Roth IRA.
• UMOS annually contributes at least 3% of eligible compensation for employees participating in the 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Potential to earn up to $3,000 in incentive pay during the first year of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree