Trainer - South DeKalb presso Goodwill of North Georgia
Goodwill of North Georgia · Decatur, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
- Professional
- Ufficio in Decatur
· Provide skills training and vocational services in support of the program’s financial, mission, training, continuous quality improvement and marketing goals. · Recruit participants qualified and eligible for funding to ensure financial sustainability of program. · Assist to develop community work experience and training sites, with employer-paid training wages. · Submit recommendations for equipment, tools, curriculum updates and necessary materials for effective delivery of training. · Ensure that highest quality, individualized services are delivered to program participants with a focus on the mission of Goodwill of North Georgia. · Supervise and train qualified personnel (as applicable). · Train and supervise participants in various settings as assigned. · Maintain regular contact with referring counselors/agency. · Ensure smooth transition of cases across services and programs as appropriate. · Within the parameters of the program, support and advocate for the program participant and their right to a higher quality of life through work. · Work with employment staff to identify, recommend and assist with a range of job readiness, placement and development services in response to market demand and individual participant goals and needs. · Ensure protection and confidentiality of participant rights. · Work with each participant and program team members to identify barriers to employment and to develop and implement individual plans. · Ensure ongoing supportive counseling and crisis intervention, as needed, by coordinating referral to and utilization of community resources. · Ensure and maintain accurate documentation of program operations. · Prepare professional development plan (PDP) and engage in quarterly updates in achieving goals. · Comply with Agency, Career Services, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), federal and grant regulations, policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the Agency’s safety and security policies and procedures. · Maintain documentation and control of the curriculum, instructional materials, and tools. · As assigned, participate in advisory council meetings and associations related to designated trade. · Develop and maintain quality relationships with funding, employer and community partners. · Research and develop new training site opportunities. · Plan and participate in community and Goodwill meetings as needed or as assigned. · When not needed for instructing the training class, assist in other program and Goodwill functions. |
- Attendance at majority of targeted training forums (TTF)
- Complete all Career Services core training
- Train new skills instructors or job coaches at assigned site in conjunction with manager
- Participate at least two local project team or activities
- 90% of better score on team’s current YTD quarterly file
- Complete Leadership Lessons, Organizational Leadership certificate and/or participate in CS credentialing program
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements and Qualifications: |
· Bachelor’s or associate degree in related field preferred or a combination of education, trade or teaching experience and/or providing instruction in the specific trade will be considered. · Three (3) years' work experience in related field. · Previous experience providing training in the specific skill area. · Strong communication, training and organizational skills. · Working knowledge of designated trade and occupational field, current industry trends and practices, including competitive standards for job performance, readiness, retention, and advancement. · Excellent knowledge of training practices and methods, including formal and/or on-the-job training, selection of materials, competency testing and curriculum design. · Strong working knowledge of instructional design; of medical, psychological, social, and vocational aspects of disability and/or disadvantaging conditions; and of community resources. · Must be computer literate and functional in Microsoft Office Suite. · Excellent ability to facilitate positive actions and growth of participants in a flexible geographic environment where self-direction, prioritizing and organizational skills will be crucial to success. · Ability to be flexible in hours and work location (within entire Goodwill service area) to accommodate the needs of the Program and Goodwill. · Strong ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain positive working relationships with a wide variety of organizations and individuals. · Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
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Working Environment Conditions/Requirements: |
· The ability to push, pull and lift 50lbs. with or without accommodations. · Must be able to safely operate a vehicle and have a valid driver’s license. · Must be able to meet all physical requirements to perform all duties relating to Career Services including driving, material handling, transporting and carrying documents, handbooks and various supplies.
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