NKY WIOA YOUTH OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR- FULL TIME Who is Easterseals Redwood? At Easterseals Redwood, we believe in the power of purpose and the power of work. We empower children and adults with disabilities, military veterans, and people facing disadvantages in our region to live full and meaningful lives. Our programs are designed to meet individuals where they are -- to enrich education, expand employment, enhance health, and elevate our communities. By 2030, 10,000 people each year will say Easterseals Redwood makes their lives better. As one of the largest human service providers in the region, our team members won’t rest until every one of us is valued, respected, and accepted. Our Values: Believe in people, Joy, Inclusion, Curiosity, Impact, and Courage Why Youth Services? Working in WIOA Youth Services means more than helping someone find a job, it means changing lives. Team members serve as coaches, mentors, advocates, and connectors, helping young people earn diplomas and credentials, explore careers, gain work experience, develop leadership skills, and access the resources they need to reach their goals. Every success story represents a young person gaining confidence, overcoming obstacles, and moving toward a future they once may not have thought possible. Why join Easterseals Redwood as the WIOA Youth Operations Supervisor: In addition to Changing Lives Everyday by helping people overcome barriers, discover their strengths and achieve goals they may not have thought were possible, ESRW offers: - Competitive salary, flexible schedules!
- PTO and Extended Illness Time
- Health Insurance options
- 401 K Retirement Plan with a company match
- Dental and Vision Insurance options
- Disability Insurance options
- Education and Professional Development Assistance
- Employee Assistance Plan
- 10 Paid holidays
- Growth Opportunities, inclusive environment, supportive management!
Position Summary:
The Northern Kentucky WIOA Youth Operations Supervisor leads a mission-driven team that helps young people build confidence, overcome barriers, and take meaningful steps toward education, employment, and long-term success. This role supports program operations across Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen, and Pendleton counties by guiding staff, strengthening community and employer partnerships, coordinating work experience opportunities, and ensuring services are delivered with quality, compassion, and accountability. The supervisor also helps ensure program records, services, and outcomes meet Easterseals Redwood standards, funder expectations, and accreditation requirements. Job Responsibilities: - Build meaningful relationships with schools, employers, referral partners, community organizations, and funders to create pathways that help young people access education, employment, and life-changing opportunities.
- Lead, coach, and encourage WIOA Youth team members so they feel supported, prepared, and equipped to deliver services that make a lasting difference for participants.
- Oversee work experience, job readiness, career exploration, and youth engagement activities that help participants build confidence, discover their strengths, and take steps toward long-term success.
- Support outreach, recruitment, assessment, service planning, case management, and follow-up efforts that keep youth connected, motivated, and moving toward their personal goals.
- Champion high-quality, person-centered services by ensuring documentation, reporting, confidentiality, and program standards align with Easterseals Redwood, funder, accreditation, and workforce board expectations.
- Represent the program in meetings, presentations, committees, and community outreach efforts that raise awareness, strengthen partnerships, and expand opportunities for youth.
- Work alongside staff and community partners to identify participant needs, reduce barriers, and connect youth to workshops, resources, and supports that promote growth and independence.
- Continue learning through trainings, meetings, seminars, and workshops while modeling reliability, flexibility, teamwork, and commitment to the Easterseals Redwood mission.
- Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the youth, team, and mission of the program.
Our Ideal Candidate will have: - A genuine passion for helping young people discover their strengths, build confidence, and take meaningful steps toward their goals.
- A heart for serving individuals from diverse backgrounds and creating a welcoming, inclusive experience for every participant.
- The ability to build trust with youth, families, schools, employers, funders, and community partners who all play a role in participant success.
- A coaching and mentoring mindset that sees potential in others and helps staff and participants grow through encouragement, accountability, and support.
- A positive, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach to leading through change, solving challenges, and keeping the mission at the center of the work.
- A commitment to empowering youth, promoting inclusion, and creating opportunities that support long-term independence and success.
Education/Qualifications:
- An appropriate combination of education, training, course work, and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred.
- Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.
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