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Workforce Development Specialist

$50k

Institute for Nonviolence Chicago

The Institute for Nonviolence’s workforce programming is offered in three Chicago neighborhoods, Austin, West Garfield Park, Back of the Yards and Brighton Park. The Workforce Development Specialist will facilitate a professional job-readiness curriculum that focuses on interviewing techniques, workplace competencies, and socio-emotional skill-building for participants from Back of the Yards. When not in the classroom, the specialist also oversees overall participant management, such as addressing individual participant needs, monitoring attendance and ability to complete assignments, and evaluating overall socio-emotional skill development. The specialist therefore also completes case notes and provides referrals for additional services, as needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Facilitate a professional job readiness curriculum that focuses on interviewing techniques, workplace competencies and socio-emotional skill-building to participants from the community. Oversee overall participant management, such as (but not limited to) addressing individual participant needs, monitoring attendance and ability to complete assignments, and evaluating overall socio-emotional skill development. Complete case notes and provide referrals to outside organizations for additional services, as needed. Consistently assess the effectiveness of the workforce program and provide feedback to supervisor on innovative/new ideas for growth and improvement. In collaboration with the Associate Director, develop and maintain positive, long-term relationships with local apprentice programs and employers to create a pipeline to job placement for program participants. Attend activities in the community relating to employment services and connect with employers, job readiness training programs, and community organizations on a frequent basis to market and enrich the program and the success of the participants. Assist with the planning and execution of a graduation for each cohort of participants. Complete required trainings, including but not limited to cognitive behavioral intervention (CBI) training and facilitator coaching. Requirements Maintains a passionate commitment to social justice, equity, and violence reduction in the City of Chicago. Minimum of two years of experience facilitating workforce training/job readiness training or conducting one-on-one career coaching with justice-involved individuals. High School diploma/GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred or at least two year’s experience working with formerly incarcerated and/or street-involved individuals and awareness of trauma reactions. Must have valid Illinois driver’s license and be able to independently travel throughout Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Basic computer skills, including ability to complete required research, data entry tasks, communicate via email, and complete basic word processing tasks, as needed. Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively in writing. Basic knowledge of the south and westside community and current street conflicts. Willingness to learn and commit to the principles of nonviolence, restorative justice and trauma-informed practices. Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups and lead and organize presentations. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with a diverse population. Ability to meet prescribed deadlines, collaborate as part of a team and respond well to supervisor direction and follow up. Possess a strong sense of compassion and patience for serving an underserved population. Salary & Benefits Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications. The average salary for the position is $50,000. Institute for Nonviolence Chicago puts our people first with a top‑of‑the‑line benefits package. Competitive benefits package available, including Health, Life, and 401K. EEO Statement Institute for Nonviolence Chicago provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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