Training Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Training Instructor

Job 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.

Salary : The salary for the Training Instructor role is $60,000 per year.

Shift Hours: The Training Instructor position is full-time working Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm or 10:00am to 6:00pm.

Location Address: 25 Chapel Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201

Workplace Flexibility: Flexible - Staff have the flexibility to complete their workday from home and/or another suitable space, typically after reporting to the office and/or engaging in the field or community-based work.

What you will be doing:

• 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

What we are looking for:

• 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

Additional, preferred skills we are looking for but are not required:

• Experience in Group Facilitation
• Experience in job readiness curriculum development

Employee Benefits:

CASES cares about employee wellbeing, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days
• 12 Paid Holidays per year.
• Retirement 403(b) Competitive matching up to 6%.
• Employee Referral Program

Our Values

At CASES, we like to move with PURPOSE , which reflects our values:

PEOPLE| Hold people’s stories with dignity

UNITY| Commit to a shared mission

RESPECT| Celebrate the strength of diversity

PROGRESS| Always work to improve

OPTIMIZE| Make the best use of resources

SOLUTIONS| Work together to solve problems

EMPATHY| Seek to understand others

Although we would love to learn about the skills of every candidate, only selected candidates that are selected will receive a response. We encourage you to apply for any position(s) you feel you are qualified for.

CASES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with CASES is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital, military, or citizenship status. We also actively recruit individuals with prior involvement in the criminal legal system.

Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm or 10:00am to 6:00pm
35 hours per week excluding breaks