Workforce Career Coach

Eckerd Connects • Denver, CO

7d • $28 • Onsite

About The Position

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 difference in the lives of others. Join our Team as a Workforce Career Coach! Make more than a Living, Make a Difference. 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Related Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited College or University preferred.

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.
• Facilitate 14 youth program elements, including job readiness, work experience, and educational support.
• Recruit and determine eligibility of potential OSY participants in accordance with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA guidelines.
• Develop Individual Service Plans (ISP) or Individual Employment Plans (IEP) and provide continuous counseling to address barriers to employment.
• Teach employability skills, such as resume writing, interviewing, and workplace etiquette.
• Connect youth with paid/unpaid work experiences (WEX), internships, job placement, and post-secondary educational opportunities.
• Collaborate with schools, juvenile justice centers, and community agencies.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date participant records in case management systems (e.g., Connecting Colorado) to ensure compliance.
• Ensure participants have access to the 14 required WIOA Youth Program Elements (e.g., tutoring, financial literacy).

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED