· Provide skills training and vocational services in support of the program’s financial, mission, training, continuous quality improvement and marketing goals.
· Recruit participants qualified and eligible for funding to ensure financial sustainability of program.
· Assist to develop community work experience and training sites, with employer-paid training wages.
· Submit recommendations for equipment, tools, curriculum updates and necessary materials for effective delivery of training.
· Ensure that highest quality, individualized services are delivered to program participants with a focus on the mission of Goodwill of North Georgia.
· Supervise and train qualified personnel (as applicable).
· Train and supervise participants in various settings as assigned.
· Maintain regular contact with referring counselors/agency.
· Ensure smooth transition of cases across services and programs as appropriate.
· Within the parameters of the program, support and advocate for the program participant and their right to a higher quality of life through work.
· Work with employment staff to identify, recommend and assist with a range of job readiness, placement and development services in response to market demand and individual participant goals and needs.
· Ensure protection and confidentiality of participant rights.
· Work with each participant and program team members to identify barriers to employment and to develop and implement individual plans.
· Ensure ongoing supportive counseling and crisis intervention, as needed, by coordinating referral to and utilization of community resources.
· Ensure and maintain accurate documentation of program operations.
· Prepare professional development plan (PDP) and engage in quarterly updates in achieving goals.
· Comply with Agency, Career Services, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), federal and grant regulations, policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the Agency’s safety and security policies and procedures.
· Maintain documentation and control of the curriculum, instructional materials, and tools.
· As assigned, participate in advisory council meetings and associations related to designated trade.
· Develop and maintain quality relationships with funding, employer and community partners.
· Research and develop new training site opportunities.
· Plan and participate in community and Goodwill meetings as needed or as assigned.
· When not needed for instructing the training class, assist in other program and Goodwill functions.
- Attendance at majority of targeted training forums (TTF)
- Complete all Career Services core training
- Train new skills instructors or job coaches at assigned site in conjunction with manager
- Participate at least two local project team or activities
- 90% of better score on team’s current YTD quarterly file
- Complete Leadership Lessons, Organizational Leadership certificate and/or participate in CS credentialing program
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements and Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s or associate degree in related field preferred or a combination of education, trade or teaching experience and/or providing instruction in the specific trade will be considered.
· Three (3) years' work experience in related field.
· Previous experience providing training in the specific skill area.
· Strong communication, training and organizational skills.
· Working knowledge of designated trade and occupational field, current industry trends and practices, including competitive standards for job performance, readiness, retention, and advancement.
· Excellent knowledge of training practices and methods, including formal and/or on-the-job training, selection of materials, competency testing and curriculum design.
· Strong working knowledge of instructional design; of medical, psychological, social, and vocational aspects of disability and/or disadvantaging conditions; and of community resources.
· Must be computer literate and functional in Microsoft Office Suite.
· Excellent ability to facilitate positive actions and growth of participants in a flexible geographic environment where self-direction, prioritizing and organizational skills will be crucial to success.
· Ability to be flexible in hours and work location (within entire Goodwill service area) to accommodate the needs of the Program and Goodwill.
· Strong ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain positive working relationships with a wide variety of organizations and individuals.
· Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
Working Environment Conditions/Requirements:
· The ability to push, pull and lift 50lbs. with or without accommodations.
· Must be able to safely operate a vehicle and have a valid driver’s license.
· Must be able to meet all physical requirements to perform all duties relating to Career Services including driving, material handling, transporting and carrying documents, handbooks and various supplies.