YouthBuild Elgin Construction Trainer
About The Position
YouthBuild is a three-year workforce development program funded by the Department of Labor that provides employment, education, leadership development, and training opportunities to disadvantaged and low-income youth between the ages of 16 and 24, most of whom dropped out of high school. The overarching goal of this program is to provide disadvantaged and low-income youth with the opportunity to obtain a high school diploma and construction certifications online, develop employment hard and soft skills, and secure local in-demand jobs, thus achieving economic self-sufficiency. PURPOSE To ensure youth participants are prepared for and pass all modules of the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) construction trades curriculum. To teach and oversee young adults in the performance of tasks related to rehabilitation and/or construction of affordable housing and other civic service projects. To provide supportive guidance and encourage the development of academic, life management, and personal growth skills.
Requirements
- Minimum of three years of professional journey-level construction experience working with all elements of housing construction required.
- Knowledge of methods and skills in the use of carpentry equipment, materials, and tools, and common hazards and necessary safety precautions required.
- Skilled at reading and interpreting instructions, diagrams, sketches, and blueprints.
- Proven ability to present and provide instruction in areas related to remodeling and new construction.
- Ability to relate to, lead, and instruct populations of young adults ages 16 - 24 who have become disconnected from traditional education and career preparation.
- Passion for working with young people of diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds to reorient their lives, develop leadership skills, and make a difference in their community.
- Excellent verbal, written, and computer skills.
- Ability to pass both a Motor Vehicle Record and school fingerprint background check.
- Ability to perform all required tasks associated with manual labor, including heavy lifting, stooping, bending, and climbing ladders.
Nice To Haves
- OSHA or MIOSHA certified with first aid and CPR training desired.
- NCCER certification preferred, or ability to obtain certification in the first 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Teach the national construction certification curriculum to youth participants using prescribed materials.
- Administer module tests, track and report youth participant results, and provide remedial help as needed.
- Teach youth participants construction skills in demolition, rough framing, roofing, drywall, and finishing carpentry.
- Ensure worksite safety, modeling and reinforcing proper construction techniques and all trained safety procedures, including proper use of hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
- Support the academic and leadership goals of the program by incorporating both into building site activities.
- Initiate and schedule OSHA, first aid, and CPR training for all youth participants.
- Coordinate with partner project manager to develop a detailed construction plan and schedule, material needs, and other information as required.
- Assist partner(s) in the determination of labor and resource requirements for projects as needed.
- Set worksite behavioral standards and model appropriate behavior and methods of addressing problems at the construction site.
- Lead and supervise youth participants in community service projects as requested.
- Keep the YouthBuild Program Director informed of construction progress and challenges.
- Provide observations of youth participant’s strengths and weaknesses and input on individualized plans for improvement.
- Coordinate with other staff members to consistently enforce program policies and solve program logistical issues.
- Assist in youth participant follow-up activities, including portfolio development, job placement, post-secondary education exploration, ongoing vocational training, and internship/apprenticeship opportunities.
- Participate as part of the site team in program planning, including Mental Toughness and follow-up activities.
- Keep construction certification reports up to date, provide required certification statistics to the Job Developer on a quarterly basis, and apply for youth participant certifications upon completion of the curriculum.
- Complete the daily activity log and construction report section of the weekly report form in a timely manner.
- Maintain inventory of all tools and equipment used on the job daily.
- Attend additional meetings and training courses as required.
- Participate in special projects as required.
- All other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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