Trainer, KnoxWorx bei Knoxville Leadership Foundation
Knoxville Leadership Foundation · Knoxville, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Optionales Büro in Knoxville
Our Mission: Knoxville Leadership Foundation (KLF) serves the Knoxville area by connecting communities of resource with communities of need, while reconciling people to Jesus Christ and to each other.
Purpose of Position: The KnoxWorx Trainer is a full-time position dedicated to empowering program participants by developing skills and credentials through KnoxWorx’s training initiatives. KnoxWorx focuses on serving individuals who have dropped out of high school and/or are justice-involved. This position is primarily focused on hands-on construction-related training in work-like environments.
Responsibilities & Organization:
General
- Teach, coach, and mentor program participants.
- Develop curriculum and ensure effective organizational practices.
- Utilize strong administrative skills and maintain relational networks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, database management).
Essential Functions
- Deliver high-quality instruction and supervision to program participants in various training settings, covering job readiness, soft skills, industry-specific training, On-The-Job Training, and High School Equivalency (HiSet) education.
- Conduct training across multiple KnoxWorx locations, including the KnoxWorx Training Center, classrooms, worksites, Knox County Detention Center (pre-release), and the Day Reporting Center.
- Primarily focused on supporting construction training staff in leading hands-on training activities in work-like environments
- -setting and maintaining worksite expectations
- -supporting the integration of construction learning with broader job-readiness training
- Use a trauma-informed approach to teaching, recognizing how trauma affects learning and behavior, and adapting methods to support participants effectively.
- Set and uphold behavioral expectations in classrooms and worksites, addressing issues as needed.
- Provide daily mentoring and life coaching to program participants.
- Monitor and document participant progress, assessing skill development throughout the program.
- Teach in small classes, typically ranging from 8 to 16 participants.
- Coordinate with KLF case managers and local service providers to connect participants with additional resources.
- Work closely with case managers to share insights on students’ strengths and areas for improvement, including participation in disciplinary and de-escalation meetings.
- Collaborate as part of a team to integrate education, credential training, leadership development, and life skills into the program.
- Use diverse materials, teaching techniques, and technology to enhance workplace skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork.
- Attend all required staff meetings, retreats, and other assigned activities.
- Assist the KLF team with participant re-engagement and follow-up efforts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent teaching experience of young adults and adults with barriers to employment
*This position transports program participants. A driving record will be reviewed by our insurance company. Any violations need to be discussed during the interview process
Competencies Required:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Adaptability: adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and can deal with foundation growth, frequent change, delays, and unexpected events
- Analytical/Problem Solving: Gathers and analyzes information skillfully, resolving problems in a timely manner
- Communication: maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things. Strong written and oral skills
- Planning/Organizing: prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans
- Quality control: demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality
Physical Requirements:
· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
· Prolonged periods standing outside on active worksites
· Bending and twisting.
· Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
For more information on Knoxville Leadership Foundation and our initiatives please visit https://klf.org/