Hard Skills Instructor

Hard Skills Instructor

The Hard Skills Instructor (HSI) is responsible for coordinating and delivering certified hard skills training to participants incarcerated at Rikers Island. This includes curriculum development, facilitation of OSHA/Flaggers and other industry-recognized certifications, and collaboration with jail-based staff and employment services. The instructor must be dynamic, engaging, and results-oriented, with a strong command of subject matter and the ability to motivate participants.

Effective Engagement & Individualized Services

• Provide Training Delivery & Curriculum Development to participants enrolled in the program.
• Facilitate certified hard skills training, including OSHA/Flaggers, building maintenance, construction, and CPR.
• Develop and maintain training curriculum and materials using textbooks, handouts, workbooks, and web-based resources.
• Deliver engaging and dynamic instruction to incarcerated participants at Rikers Island.
• Facilitate groups to support completion of OSHA-recognized certifications.
• Facilitate Makin It Work curriculum to participants inside Rikers Island.
• Consult the Transition Specialist and the Employment Specialists staff to align the curriculum with training needs.
• Develop relationships with DOC staff for instruction coordination.

Data and Performance Management

• Ensure 90% of caseload achieves ≥ 90% of KPI Contract Requirements.
• Analyze caseload performance minimum of 2X/month, in partnership with the supervisor to identify strengths, challenges, gaps, and improvement needs.
• Monitor, discuss, and track improvement needs a minimum of 1X/month in partnership with the supervisor and co-develop an action plan or performance improvement plan (PIP) accordingly.
• As directed by and in partnership with the supervisor, review, discuss, and address the needs of the action plan or PIP with 100% accuracy, including actions, follow-ups, owners, and outcomes.

You're a Great Fit For this Role If:

• You have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, preferred.
• You bring a minimum of 2 years of experience in career services, case management, workforce development, or social services OR in related fields, such as education, healthcare administration, retail or hospitality management, or human resources.
• You are a Credentialed Instructor to provide OSHA-certified training, Flaggers, and/or CPR to participants.
• You can pass the required security clearance with the NYC Department of Corrections.

Compensation

• 70K-75K

Equal Opportunity Employer