Employment Skills Instructor

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN IL•Rockford, IL

9d•$22 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

The Employment Skills Instructor is responsible for working with young adults ages 16-24 to develop work readiness skills and life skills to ensure training and employment success. The instructor will provide assessment, training, hands-on activities, and engaging content for young adult learners with barriers to employment.

Requirements

A combination of education and relevant work experience that aligns with the duties of this position.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to coach, train, teach, and engage young adults.
High customer service focus.
Functional use of Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Requires occasional local travel within Goodwill’s territory on a regular schedule.
Driver’s license and proof of auto insurance preferred.
Ability to efficiently and effectively perform all functions of the job.
Ability to clearly communicate information and skills to young adults in engaging and hands-on manner.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to connect with young adults and motivate participants to reach goals.

Responsibilities

Work with young adults to provide work readiness skills in group settings and one-on-one.
Teach work readiness and retention skills in an engaging manner for young adults with a variety of different backgrounds and experiences.
Show flexibility and compassion in dealing with individuals from disadvantaged social, economic and educational backgrounds.
Assist young adults in career exploration through virtual reality, employment networking opportunities, virtual visits with employers, and other methods to share information and experiences.
Assess individuals in young adult programs for strengths and challenges and provide skills development that aligns with assessed deficiencies.
Meet measurable outcomes and metrics as established by Goodwill and program funders.
Document and report interactions, training, and other identified data to the data system and program manager as required.
Maintain knowledge of current employment trends, needs, and opportunities, as well as program requirements, standards and guidelines.
Stay current with community employment, training needs and related skills required for employment.
Work with employers to understand the needs of their workforce and integrate skills development into workshops and training.
Cultivate relationships that assist young adults and staff in workplace retention.
Communicate effectively with employers, partners, and team members to ensure participant needs are met effectively.
Participate in planning/evaluation sessions with other program staff.
Attend and participate in training events and workshops as they relate to job duties.