Facilitator
Overview:
Salary $45,000 year
Hours: 10:00-7:00 Monday-Thursday, 8:00-4:30 Friday
Scope of Position- Maintain a classroom conducive to learning
- Model positive and professional behavior
- Deliver workshops at each Center on a regular basis to engage customers and prepare them with the skills they need to find jobs
- Provide facilitator coverage for other workshops
- Facilitate workshops to program customers to enable them to have the tools needed for a successful start to their new career
- Develop effective promotional materials and strategies for program staff to use in promoting workshop attendance
- Support the use of virtual tools and services
- Support all the other teams
- Assist jobseekers with creating resumes
- Conduct mock interviews with program customers
- Proctor computerized exams
- Other opportunities as available
Responsibilities:
Create and maintain an environment that promotes opportunities for quality interaction and learning through:
o Establishing clear expectations and encouraging client accountability
o Implementing a structure and plan consistent with prescribed curriculum goals
o Maintaining an awareness of differences in individual learning styles and strengths
o Tutoring Youth program participants to prepare them to pass required assessments, particularly in the areas of math and reading
o Providing support and assistance to Youth program participants in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement
o Due to the dynamics of working with individuals, this position necessitates an individual who is comfortable working in an environment that is constantly evolving
o ·This position requires an organized individual who can efficiently handle several responsibilities simultaneously- Assist in the preparation and administration of study guides/materials
- Create solutions to participant attendance problems
- Oversee participant activities and assist with coordination of workshop schedules
- Provide individual or small group instructions to prepare participants for academic and occupational assessments/tests
- Provide individualized assessment of work, family, and personal development needs and opportunities
- Provide referrals to appropriate community service or social service agencies when needed
- Document all participant contacts and activities in case notes and ensure that post-placement contacts are made as required by specific contract
- Share information with appropriate staff and/or funding agencies
- Maintain participant files as specified by contractor
- Build a professional one-on-one working relationship with participants to aid in eliminating challenges that are hindrances to enrolling in training programs. This includes assessment, individualized attention, and coordination.
- Ensure participants follow through with planned activities and required hours as outlined in the contract with the funding agency
- Ensure that positive outcomes and goals are met as required by contract
- Coordinate bi-weekly voluntary group meetings with participants to discuss barriers and concerns
- Proctor all Pre and Post CASAS Testing
- Work evening hours (until 7pm) at CareerLink locations
Qualifications:
- Able to interact with a wide variety of individuals and demonstrate a positive professional attitude
- Experience in a team-oriented environment
- Driver’s License Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in business, education, training, human resources, liberal arts, or related area is preferred