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Career Planner Job Developer

Workforce Connections

Job Location:

La Crosse, WI - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 49920 - 59259

Posted: 11 September 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 9 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Workforce Connections

At Workforce Connections Inc. (WCI) we believe that meaningful work changes lives. As a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting people work and training we provide innovative workforce development family support education and community-based services that empower individuals strengthen families support employers and build thriving communities. Every member of our team plays an important role in creating opportunities removing barriers and helping people discover their purpose passion and potential.

Position Summary

The Career Planner/Job Developer combines individualized career planning with employer engagement to help people move toward meaningful sustainable employment.

This position works directly with participants to identify strengths address barriers develop employment goals and connect them with employment education training and supportive services. At the same time the Career Planner/Job Developer builds relationships with employers and community partners to identify job opportunities work experiences apprenticeships training opportunities and other pathways to employment.

Position Details

Reports To: Operations Manager
Classification: Full-Time Non-Exempt
Work Location: Assigned WCI work location or approved work arrangement. Regular travel throughout the region may be required.
Compensation: $49920$59259 annually ($24.00$28.49/hour) depending on qualifications and experience in accordance with WCIs Board-approved Pay Plan.
Benefits: WCI offers a comprehensive benefits package including health dental vision life and disability insurance; employer-supported health reimbursement benefits; paid holidays; generous paid leave; and professional development opportunities. Eligibility requirements apply.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide participant intake eligibility determination case management and employment planning services.
Assess participant strengths barriers goals skills and workplace readiness.
Develop individualized employment and service plans and provide ongoing coaching and support.
Assist participants with job searches résumés applications interview preparation and connections to employment opportunities.
Develop and maintain relationships with employers business organizations educational institutions chambers of commerce and community partners.
Match participants with employment work experience apprenticeship training and work-based learning opportunities.
Connect participants with supportive services and community resources that promote successful employment and retention.
Promote WCI programs and services through employer and community outreach.
Maintain accurate participant records monitor progress and employment outcomes and ensure compliance with program requirements.
Manage an assigned caseload while collaborating with participants employers workforce partners and coworkers to support participant success.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in human services education business workforce development marketing or a related field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Experience in case management employment services workforce development business engagement recruiting human services or a related area preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

Strong written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent relationship-building presentation organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently while developing collaborative partnerships with employers participants and community organizations.

Technology

Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and the ability to learn program-specific software applications.

Other Requirements

Ability to maintain confidentiality exercise sound judgment and travel as needed to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why Join Workforce Connections

At Workforce Connections our work changes lives. Every day our team helps individuals and families build employment financial stability and opportunity while strengthening employers and the communities we serve. If youre looking for a career where your work has purpose and your contributions make a meaningful difference wed love to hear from you.

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