Vocational Instructor
About The Position
The Fortune Society, Inc. (Fortune) has been working for over 57 years in service to our mission: to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities. The organization has evolved into one of the nation’s preeminent reentry and justice-informed service organizations, providing formerly incarcerated people with the skills and wrap-around services needed to break the cycle of crime and incarceration and to build productive lives in their communities. Fortune has grown steadily over the years to an agency with close to $90 million in annual budget with just under 600 staff. We anticipate that we will keep growing, both in size and depth of service. Fortune has a dual mission: both advocacy and service. The advocacy portion of our mission focuses on building a more just criminal legal system and reducing the barriers to reentry into society. The service side of Fortune has evolved to encompass a broad range of programs that started with employment and education and now includes a robust array of services, among them: alternatives to incarceration, supervised release, court advocacy, discharge planning within correctional facilities, licensed substance use and mental health treatment, a housing continuum ranging from emergency and transitional through permanent congregate and scattered site housing, assistance in obtaining benefits, a care management unit, HIV services, a food and nutrition program, and an arts program. Each service we provide is informed by the needs of the population we serve. Fortune currently serves approximately 14,000 people a year. Our program models are recognized, both nationally and internationally, for their quality and innovation. The Fortune Society is seeking to fill the position of Vocational Instructor to oversee the design and implementation of activities that train program participants in basic computer skills and facilitate Social Services training. Under the supervision of the Manager of Training Programs, the Vocational Instructor will conduct afternoon and evening instructional workshops in computer literacy and Social Services, assess participants’ work readiness skills, and support their overall engagement in the program. The Instructor will also assist with administrative responsibilities related to participant enrollment, data tracking, and follow-up.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED/HSE required
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in facilitating, training, counseling, or providing workforce development services.
- High degree of computer proficiency with the ability to instruct participants in basic computer skills, Microsoft Word, email, and internet applications.
- Comfortable interpreting and using data to support program improvement.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team with individuals from diverse backgrounds, both experiential and academic.
- Ability to apply skills learned from prior work experience or formal academic training in a related field to day-to-day program activities.
- Demonstrated success in being client-centered, self-motivated, and building strong professional relationships.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
- Relevant personal experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Develop innovative and engaging curricula that incorporate industry best practices in social services, including HIPAA compliance, confidentiality, motivational interviewing, case management, and relationship building.
- Collaborate with staff to recruit, screen, and assess clients for enrollment in Social Services training programs.
- Design and facilitate dynamic curricula for jobseekers to develop core competencies in computer proficiency, including: Email usage and professional communication Editing documents such as resumes and cover letters in Microsoft Word Utilizing search engines and online tools for self-directed job search
- Work with the team to manage relationships with subcontractors for IT/Computer training initiatives, assist in the partnership procurement process (including development of Memorandums of Understanding, invoices, and payment requests), and maintain ongoing communication with subcontractors and partners, including site visits.
- Oversee the usage and scheduling of vocational and educational laptops, computer labs, and computer resource centers.
- Enter electronic attendance data, maintain student attendance logs, progress reports, and test folders.
- Participate in regular participant case conferences and planning meetings with Education and Employment Services staff
- Contribute to the development and expansion of Education and Employment programs
- Participate in staff meetings and professional development activities
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
