WIOA Youth Program Coordinator

WIOA Youth Program Coordinator

Location: North Kingstown Career Center    
Reports To: Assistant Director, Director
Employment Type: Full-time / Year-round

Organization Overview: Tri-County Community Action Agency is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals overcome barriers and develop the skills necessary for success in future employment. We provide a wide range of services for both youth and young adults (ages 14 to 24), helping them create realistic career plans, with focus on high wage, high growth industries.  Our WIOA Youth Program plays a key role in helping young people realize their potential in the world of work, a vital part of our agency mission.   

Job Summary: Tri-County Community Action Agency is seeking a motivated and dynamic WIOA Youth Program Coordinator to coordinate and monitor WIOA youth programs.  The ideal candidate will be able to; demonstrate critical thinking, adaptability, and the ability to evaluate data for program effectiveness; work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and frequent deadlines; provide program oversight and evaluation leading to recommendations for operational improvements ensuring compliance with all policies and regulations; meet contractual obligations for enrollment and specific Youth WIOA performance goals.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaison & Relationship Management:
   Serve as the primary liaison with community partners, sub recipients, vendors, and funding sources (WSPC and GWB) to ensure effective coordination of WIOA youth programs.
• Training & Staff Development:
   Develop and deliver training for contractor staff and the Tri-County Youth Services team on program components, processes, and WIOA policies/data requirements.
• Program Evaluation & Strategy:
   Use data to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend changes to strategy, operations, or service providers to enhance performance and meet program goals.
• Compliance & Policy Oversight:
   Ensure compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and Tri-County policies. Work with the EE & T compliance team to identify areas for policy development and revision.
• Program Orientation & Enrollment:
   Coordinate orientation sessions for youth participants and assist in the development of career planning models and enrollment processes.
• Contract Management & Reporting:
   Support the EE & T Director in developing contracts with youth service providers. Monitor contract performance, manage work plans for course corrections, and oversee the financial tracking of expenditures and progress.
• Performance Monitoring:
   Generate and review monthly WIOA performance reports using EmployRI and provide quarterly updates to the leadership team on program progress.
• Documentation & Continuous Improvement:
   Document best practices, promising strategies, and ensure compliance with both internal and external policies. Provide technical assistance in ensuring that department team members and community partners maintain up-to-date knowledge of all relevant policies and procedures.
• Additional Duties:
   Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the success of the WIOA Youth Program and the overall mission of Tri-County.

Special Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced work environment with multiple priorities and frequent deadlines.
• Program deadlines may require flexibility in work schedule, as well as scheduling time off.
• Travel throughout Rhode Island may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in education, social work, psychology, sociology, economics, or a related field.  Minimum of five (5) years of work experience in workforce development, youth development, education, human services, or related fields, with a focus on program coordination and management. Previous experience working with at low income, at risk youth, ages 14 to 24 who face barriers to employment.   

COMPETITIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE: Competitive salary; Individual and family medical coverage; Pension (403b); Paid time off (vacation and sick time, holiday’s); Agency-sponsored EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services for employees and their families; Employer sponsored Professional Development opportunities (local, regional and national).  Tri-County is a qualified entity for employees to access loan repayment opportunities.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please visit our website at www.tricountyri.org to view our current openings. Click on the Job Opportunities link on the bottom of the page; click on “To view all available employment opportunities, click HERE”. 

Tri-County Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Tri-County is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, limited English proficiency (LEP), gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.