Career Skills Instructor

Strive International Inc•Newark, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

STRIVE is looking for a Career Skills Instructor to assist with serving individuals in their Career Path program. The Career Path program offers occupational skills training, career coaching, job placement assistance, and lifetime services. START, facilitated in the first three weeks of Career Path, focuses on attitude, accountability, personal responsibility, workplace ethics, professional etiquette, and interpersonal skills. The STRIVE START program will not only help individuals land a job but build a career.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in job readiness or workforce development required.
Ability to interact positively with a variety of personalities and socio-economic populations and to maintain confidentiality.
Knowledge of the local labor market and employer requirements.
Act as an example of professionalism to students by dressing appropriately, and always starting and completing sessions on time.
Convey relevant information about the program to the students, funders, visitors, and STRIVE staff.
Provides one-on-one support to students to address their motivation, emotional stability, and job readiness skills.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Proficient in entering data into cloud-based CRM software such as Salesforce, Apricot, or other comparable platforms
High level of comfort interacting with and incorporating data reports into service delivery
Must have a high energy level with excellent administrative, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Must be flexible and able to assess the needs of the client and can keep calm and reason during stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual speaking abilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

Facilitate various modules in STRIVE’s Career Path program, which includes motivational sessions, attitudinal training, goal setting, orientation to workplace expectations, conflict resolution, sexual harassment, and communication skills.
Conduct monthly workshop orientations to an average of 50 students.
Specialize in resume creation, interviewing techniques, facilitation, and classroom management.
Ongoing collaboration with other departments for case conferences, feedback, referrals, and continuous support.
Present information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
Organize and obtain training procedure manuals and course materials such as handouts and visual materials to be given to students as needed.
Maintain documentation, attendance records in STRIVE cloud-based CRM, and provide access to resources for wraparound support.
Enter and maintain student data in STRIVE cloud-based CRM including, but not limited to: cohort enrollments, cohort attendance, and cohort completions.
High level of comfort using and interpreting data reports to guide program service delivery.
Commitment to leveraging data and supporting a data-driven culture at STRIVE.
Complete weekly case notes to document student progress.
Partner with the business development team to present workshops during “jump start” to prepare students for job search.
Additional responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

Health Care Plans (Medical Plans That Offer Gym Reimbursement Programs, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (PTO & Public Holidays – The Office is Closed The Week of Christmas Through New Year’s Day)
Paid Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Legal Insurance
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Pre-tax Commuter Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
Summer Fridays
Financial Literacy Program
Flexible Work Schedules