Training Instructor
CASES
Summary
CASES is seeking a dedicated job readiness instructor for its new workforce development program CRED (Community Resources for Employment and Development) who is participant centered and desires to work in partnership with participants to accomplish their life and career goals. The ideal candidate has experience working with individuals who have systems involvement and has the fundamental belief that change is possible. The instructor must be experienced in facilitating job readiness workshops and providing employment coaching that is tailored to the needs of the participants. - At least 3 years of relevant experience and credentials or certifications related to the program's in-demand sector training with applicable experience supporting young adults in occupational and life skills training.
Qualifications
- HS diploma/HSE diploma at minimum
- At least 3 years of relevant experience and credentials or certifications related to the program's in-demand sector training with applicable experience supporting young adults in occupational and life skills training, college preparation and enrollment, and/or coordination of training and/or tutoring services, as appropriate for the program
- Passion for working with at risk populations
- Experience in social service or employment and training programs
- Experience in the industry pathways of construction and service.
- Strong communication skills, professional demeanor and organizational skills
Duties
- Manage and support participants in improving their work readiness skills
- Facilitate work readiness workshops including but not limited to resume preparation, interviewing, professionalism, communication, problem solving, computer literacy for the workplace prior to internship placement
- Facilitate work support workshops including but not limited to stress management at the workplace and budgeting and banking during internship placement phase of programming
- Collaborate with team to ensure successful advancement of participants to internships, credential obtainment and job placement
- Work collaboratively with team to coordinate and facilitate recruitment days, job fairs, and employment panels
- Work collaboratively with case managers and job developers during a 3 month follow up phase of participants to ensure participant success
- Responsible for complete, accurate and timely submission of all documentation, referrals, follow ups and verifications required for the program
- Other duties as needed or required
