Training Facilitator

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky•Louisville, KY

About The Position

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, detail-oriented Training Facilitator to join our team! The Training Facilitator will facilitate and coordinate programs and activities that promote the personal, educational, and employment-related development of participants enrolled in the Goodwill Works Soft Skills Academy. If you are looking for an opportunity that allows you to reach new goals while helping other’s in your community, the Training Facilitator opportunity is for you. Goodwill’s Mission is to connect Kentucky job seekers with the resources and services they need to find and maintain long-term employment and a career path. We serve Kentuckians who have disabilities or experience other challenges finding success in the workforce, such as criminal backgrounds, language barriers, limited education, lack of transportation and chronic poverty.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred, or years of experience in lieu of degree in Education, Facilitation, or Training.
Must have reliable transportation, proof of insurance, a valid driver’s license in the state of residence, and a driving record acceptable to Goodwill’s insurance provider.
Travel across the state and to other locations beyond the assigned work location is occasionally required.
Willing to maintain First Aid/First Responder Certification.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) with ability to use Salesforce and computer software programs and/or other applications.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience with individuals with barriers to employment a plus.

Responsibilities

Develops and facilitates workshops for participants enrolled in Goodwill Works Soft Skill Academy on focus areas including soft skills, job readiness skills, life skills, financial literacy, leadership development, entrepreneurship, and others.
Prepares daily lesson plans according to pre-established standards.
In collaboration with Career Coaches, may facilitate education and career-related exploration opportunities for participants such as college and employer tours.
Develops relationships with community partners who can be utilized as guest speakers for topics to include self-esteem, drug/alcohol prevention/abuse, social media, cultural diversity, financial empowerment, career pathways, post-secondary education exploration, etc.
Develops and maintains a database of resources and training materials and assists staff in connecting participants to these resources, while tracking involvement.
Maintains collaborative relationship with Program Services staff to ensure consistency of service in transitioning participants to employment following successful completion of the soft skills academy.