Job Readiness Trainer
Verified Pay | $50,000 per year |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | New York, NY New York, New York |
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Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Job Readiness Trainer (Career Mentor)
Compensation: $50k Annual Salary
Location: Manhattan, NYC
Purpose: America Works of New York, Inc. is seeking a job readiness trainer aka Career Mentor for a workforce development program in Manhattan. The Trainer will design and facilitate workshops on job readiness, vocational skills, and industry exploration topics for low-income and underserved job seekers. The ideal candidate has teaching/training experience and is excited to create curriculum based on labor market trends and participant needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Design and deliver engaging workforce development and job readiness trainings for adult learners
- Prepare lesson plans, develop curriculum and presentations, and brainstorm new trainings that provide job seekers with the skills to make informed choices in their professional, personal, and academic lives
- Collaborate with the Case Manager and Sales Team to tailor educational offerings to client needs and interests
- Provide support to clients with their job search efforts, higher education applications, personal and career assessments, and exam preparation
- Refer clients to vocational trainings, technical skills classes, and other certification programs
- Facilitate feedback surveys, consult with program staff about client progress, and determine training needs and priorities
- Maintain class enrollments, update daily attendance logs, submit weekly reports, and issue training certificates on a timely basis
- Utilize classroom management skills to provide a positive learning experience for all training participants
- Model professionalism and inclusiveness, cultivate a safe environment for career development, and motivated clients to find full-time employment
Requirements
- Minimum of 4-year degree, relevant experience and/or advanced studies in social services a plus
- One to three (1-3) years of experience teaching or training
- Experience working with individuals in a workforce development, social services, or community-based context preferred
- Experience and/or passion for serving individuals from disadvantaged and underserved populations, including but not limited to public assistance recipients, justice-involved individuals, persons with physical and/or mental disabilities, and individuals experiencing homelessness
- Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed, and/or Two-Generational methods a definite plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
- Familiarity with Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint preferred
- Strong communication skills, professional demeanor, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off Package
- 401K with Employer Matching After 1 Year
- Free Gym Membership After 1 Year
- Wonderful team, great work-life balance, and an opportunity to work towards an important mission of helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency
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