Applications will be screened as they are submitted. The position will be closed as soon as a qualified candidate pool is identified.
To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter.
The Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas Operates Workforce Centers in El Dorado, Wichita, and Wellington. Workforce Centers assist employers with labor exchange functions and assists job seekers with job searches and upskilling.
The Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas offers a wide range of benefits, including.
- Paid Time Off
- Health/Dental/Vision/Short Term Disability/ and other various benefits
- State of Kansas Observed Holidays
- Retirement account matching up to 3% of pay upon 6 months of employment with no vesting period
- YMCA Corporate Membership program
- Employee Assistance Program
- We have the best partnerships with government and community agencies and enjoy working in collaboration in the community
- Great staff who are dedicated to our mission and vision, who work together to reach our desired outcomes
The Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas is an E-Verify participating employer and all employees must be able to document they are eligible to work in the United States of America.
The Workforce Alliance is also an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Name: New Position
Salary Range: $16.50-$22.50 per hour
Primary Work Hours: M-Th 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., F 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. with occasional after-hours duties for events
Work Location: Wichita Workforce Center
Reports To: Youth Program Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Prepared Date: 10/15/2025
Last Update Date: n/a
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive assessments to identify youth’s strengths, interests and vocational goals and develop employment plans
- Provides individualized career planning to prepare youth for employment opportunities and career exploration
- Maintains contact with youth program customers, track customer progress, track customer performance outcomes
- Provide workshops and individual coaching sessions providing resume services, interview skills, soft skills and self-advocacy guidance
- Facilitate work experience placement, work based learning opportunities, and apprenticeships
- Provide worksite information, prepare for interviews, how to review handbooks, and payroll procedures
- Work with Business Services team to expand partnerships with local employers/organizations to offer work experiences and apprenticeships
- Assist local employers to provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities
- Provide follow-up support to youth participants after placement in work experience/employment to assist with career support and advancement
- Referrals to partner and community agencies as appropriate
- Conduct initial and worksite visits for safety and adequate supervision
- Participates as needed in on and off-site job fairs, career day events, workshops, seminars, information sessions, partnership meetings and other events to promote the Youth Programs
- Maintains electronic customer files while maintaining confidentiality and PII
- Respond to customer or contractor emails, voice mails, and referrals within 48 business hours
- Coordinate with the Fiscal Department for the payment of customer element/service invoices, ensuring obligations and payments are current and according to policy
- Advocate for the rights and inclusion of youth with disabilities in the workforce
- Attend Workforce Center Training sessions as appropriate
General Duties
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends in workforce development and youth services
- Work within an integrated service delivery model to provide support and assistance to multiple programs within the Workforce Center
- Works as a team and also independently to achieve goals and outcomes
- Fills in for others to cover gaps in staffing
- Maintains punctuality and communicates effectively
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Strong knowledge of Workforce Centers Services, program eligibility and customer flow and integrated service delivery model
- Maintain a collaborative and supportive presence at all times and support multiple teams and partners with superior customer service
- Navigate various systems simultaneously
- Proficient in Microsoft Office —Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Experience with electronic database or management information systems
- Experience in workforce development programs or case management
- Experience in facilitation of group meetings/discussions
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Baccalaureate Degree required
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Kansas WORKReady! Certificate
- Bilingual and/or know sign language preferred
PHYSICAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to conduct day travel across south central Kansas.
Work Environment:
The Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.