Essential Functions:
* Provide skills training and vocational services in support of career service's financial, mission, training,
continuous quality improvement and marketing goals.
* Assist in checking incoming and outgoing supplies as assigned.
* Deliver highest quality, individualized services to program participants/job seekers, with a focus on the mission of Goodwill of North Georgia.
* Effectively train and supervise participants in a broad range of community and Goodwill settings as assigned.
* Implement approved curriculum and develop/customize curriculum for all levels of career services as needed and approved by manager.
* Prepare reports and summaries according to Career Services policies and procedures and requirements
of applicable funding and regulatory sources.
* 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 participant opportunity, dignity and rights, including confidentiality.
* Work with each participant and program team members to identify barriers to employment and to
develop and implement individualized plans.
* Ensure ongoing supportive counseling and crisis intervention as needed, by coordinating referral to and
utilization of community resources.
* Maintain accurate documentation of program operations.
* Assist in prepare training schedules and job analyses, as assigned.
* Prepare annual professional development plan (PDP) for work and professional development and report
progress toward achieving goals.
* Assist to maintain documentation and control of the curriculum, instructional materials, and tools.
* Develop and maintain quality relationships with funding, employer and community partners as appropriate.
* Assist in researching and developing new training site opportunities.
* Comply with Agency, Career Services, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF),
Job Description:
federal and grant regulations, policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the Agency's safety and security policies and procedures.
* Participate in cross division and cross department teams as assigned.
* 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.
* Support the operations of the career center site
* Attendance at majority of TTFs
* Complete all core training
* Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements and Qualifications:
* Bachelor's or associate's 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.
* Previous experience providing training in specific skill area.
* Strong communication, training and organizational skills.
* Demonstrated competence of designated trade and occupational field.
* Knowledge of training practices and methods, including formal and/or on-the-job training,
selection of materials, competency testing and curriculum design.
* 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.
* Must have access to reliable transportation and a clean MVR.
* Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
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.