Career Preparation Facilitator

Covenant House New York • New York, NY

50d

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager of CovWorks-Shelter, the Career Preparation Facilitator is responsible for providing instruction to youth via in-person or virtual. The facilitator will help youth meet necessary goals and prepare them for employment, postsecondary coursework, GED preparation, and/or vocational training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred. 1-2 years' experience working with disadvantaged youth.
• Knowledge of effective strategies, curriculum, and instruction to support all youth.
• Professional oral and written communication skills English, including academic report writing.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders and youth.
• Must be knowledgeable of multiple software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and the internet.
• Must have a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and dependability.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual [English/Spanish] a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans and course materials for face-to-face and online instruction that maximize student learning job readiness areas: mock interviewing, resume writing, etc.
• Evaluate student progress regularly, with an emphasis on life and interview skills.
• Maintain a roster of 10 students for each class.
• Employ appropriate and diverse teaching and learning strategies – i.e., individual, group, hands-on and contextualized instruction as well as lecture and discussion. Incorporate instructional technology (i.e., internet, software programs, laptops, and/or SMART Board) when available and appropriate.
• Provide counseling and academic guidance to youth as needed to achieve academic and career goals.
• Review course content and materials as well as youth evaluations and make recommendations to Supervisor for course revision and/or development. Collaborate with Supervisor and/or other departments to review, evaluate and, if necessary, revise program.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, pre and post-test hours and progress. Submit final rosters according to established procedures and deadlines.
• Implement best practices for the retention and recruitment of students.
• Adhere to institutional policies and procedures. Consistently enforce rules concerning behavior as outlined.
• Attend and actively participate in team meetings and professional development training.
• Serve on committees and task forces as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Life & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• Eligibility for medical benefits begins on the date of hire
• PTO includes three weeks of vacation in the first year, ten holidays, 13 sick days, five personal days, and birthday days off
• 403b with employer contribution after 12 months

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level