Career Services Educator

EDSI•Hartford, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Salary: $60,000 Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal driven? Then the Career Services Educator position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team. As Career Services Educator, you will provide guidance and coaching to jobseekers enrolled in the WIOA program, JFES program, and other grant programs in the North Central Region. Engage participants in online and technology-based learning in the One Stop Centers. Provide user management, tracking and reporting, and support curriculum enhancements and improvements. Facilitate career readiness and credentialing workshops designed to support participants in developing workforce skills and obtaining industry-recognized credentials. Collaborate directly with Employment Services Coordinator, Career Advisors, and Program Managers to support participant success and program outcomes. Our team is growing as we enhance our services throughout the community! At the American Job Center, our team of career advisors, job developers and business services consultants have come together to provide services to assist jobseekers in their career endeavors.

Requirements

Experience in training, education, workforce development, or career development
Experience developing and formatting resumes
Able to interact with a wide variety of individuals and demonstrate a positive professional attitude
Experience in a team-oriented environment
Experience in e-learning design and utilizing technology-related resources to foster learning
High level of proficiency in computer programs and Microsoft Office applications
Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree and three years of work experience in case management, human services, workforce development, or related experience

Nice To Haves

Certified Professional Resume Writer credential is a plus
Knowledge of best practices in designing and developing instructional courses, webinars, workshops, and online programs

Responsibilities

Create and maintain an environment that promotes opportunities for quality interaction and learning through: Establishing clear expectations and encouraging participant accountability Implementing a structure and plan consistent with prescribed curriculum goals Maintaining an awareness of differences in individual learning styles and strengths
Facilitate daily Online Learning Center Career Skills classes focused on career readiness, job search strategies, interviewing skills, workplace professionalism, communication skills, digital literacy, and employment retention
Facilitate a minimum of one Online Learning Center Credentialing Class per month to support participants in identifying, enrolling in, and completing industry-recognized credentials
Assist participants with online course registration, credential enrollment, and troubleshooting related to credentialing platforms
Facilitate a minimum of two Resume Builder Workshops per month utilizing AI-powered resume development tools, professional resume-writing methodologies, certified resume-writing techniques, real-world resume development experience, and industry best practices
Record participant services and track enrollment, attendance, and credential attainment activities
Recommend enhancements and improvements to Online Learning Center curriculum and credentialing opportunities
Update training guides, workshop materials, and resource documents
Develop materials, manuals, assessments, and related training aids
Other opportunities as available