Job Readiness Instructor - 4359

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social wellbeing. From toddlers to seniors we feed shelter teach and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 65 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family children and youth support educational services elder care homelessness mental health and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop prepare and teach a comprehensive job readiness curriculum for participants of the program as they navigate their new environment
• Contribute towards the ongoing development and quality of services provided
• Through highquality instruction and engagement motivate and inspire participants to achieve employability skills needed in the workplace.
• Utilize adaptative learning resource techniques including online platforms to meet the varied needs of participants
• Identify and assess goals for selfsufficiency and provide training in interviewing skills computer literacy life skills prevocational/career transition opportunities quality resumes difficult interviewing questions and other barriers to obtaining & retaining employment.
• Support participants in their pursuit of career readiness connect them with vital services and other services essential for integration into the workforce. Coordinate efforts both externally and intraagency.
• Demonstrated ability to work with underserved and specialized populations (i.e. immigrant migrants asylee populations etc.
• Must be reliable able to multitask and flex schedule based upon program needs.
• Adhere to the agency and funder policies principles and procedures
• Ensure program meets contractual goals and reporting requirements.
• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree and a minimum of one year of applicable and/or equivalent experience
• Professional experience working with the Haitian and Venezuelan population is a plus.
• Bilingual HaitianCreole/French and Spanish proficiency is a plus.
• Ability to read write and speak multiple languages is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks/situations simultaneously in a complex environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problemsolving skills
• Must be culturally sensitive and respectful of diverse backgrounds selfmotivated and able to handle sensitive client information confidentially.
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint etc.
• Advancedlevel professional competency in written and spoken English language is required.
• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer is mandatory

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to stand walk or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather including inclement weather if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences.BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all termsconditionsand privileges of employment including but not limited to recruitment hiring compensation training and employee development placement promotion demotion upgrading downgrading transferlayoffand termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race color gender sex age religioncreed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition military and veteran status gender identity or expression genetic information status as a victim of domestic violence or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact.