Job Description

Position Description

Buffalo Trace Area Development District

Workforce Development Department

Youth Career Coach

The Youth Career Coach position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Prioritization, multi-tasking, and time management skills are necessary. This position is very detail-oriented and requires excellent verbal and written communication skills. The Youth Career Coach will work with a diverse population, including youth with barriers to employment. The individual must have computer skills, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office programs. This position requires daytime travel throughout the ten-county area supported by the TENCO Workforce Development Board (Bath, Boyd, Bracken, Fleming, Greenup, Lewis, Mason, Montgomery, Robertson, and Rowan). This is a two-year grant funded position with the opportunity for additional years pending successful performance.

Location: Kentucky Career Center – Maysville will be the main office location. Space will also be available in the Morehead and Ashland Center as needed.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Youth recruitment for participation. 
• Inform secondary school personnel and partners about the program.
• Approve eligible youth for program enrollment.
• Coordinate with other agencies and programs for holistic services. 
• Analyze program data including contract and participant performance. 
• Develop and/or facilitate employability skills and career guidance workshops.
• Establish work-based learning opportunities for youth.
• Develop training plans and oversee scholarship funds for youth interested in short-term training.
• Oversee programmatic and fiscal components.
• Establish opportunities, such as mentoring, for youth to explore careers. 
• Maintain confidential records.
• Participate in local school functions, Business Service activities, and community events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational Level:

Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, Social Services or related field is preferred. Associate’s degree may be considered with related experience.

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