Job Readiness & Occupational Skills Instructor (PACE)

Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) believes that the power of work and sustainable fashion is how we unlock the good in our communities. For over 100 years we have helped people get jobs stay employed and progress in careers across New York and Northern New Jersey. If youre a nonprofit leader passionate about challenging the status quo loves bringing the right people together to operationalize strategy for the good of others and believes in the power and potential of people we want to hear from you!

Were on the hunt for our next Job Readiness & Occupational Skills Instructor to spark transformation and launch careers! Youll be the energy in the room leading hands-on workshops and equipping job seekers with the confidence skills and mindset to thrive in todays workforce. From delivering high-impact career coaching to teaching real-world in-demand skills across booming industries you wont just change rsumsyoull change lives.

The Awesome Things Youll Do

• Provide individual and group workshops (hybrid workshops) around job readiness; includes instruction in resume writing interviewing communication skills basic professionalism etc.
• Facilitate daily high-qualitydigital literacyto participants which positively develops their self-confidence and builds digital skills
• Utilize effective teaching strategies that provide opportunities for participant learning and active engagement in the learning process.
• Ensures that workshop materials support acquisition of basic computer skills utilizing diverse technology platforms including computers tablets and various online platforms. Workshop must cover introductory use of Microsoft Office (Word Excel Power Point) Windows Google Apps internet and email.
• Incorporates a variety of technologies into instruction including technology use in work settings such as tablet cellphone/ telephone applications (e.g. voicemail texting camera video) and digital platforms such as Zoom TEAMs Skype
• Ability to create online lessons plans for a variety of Job Readiness Subjects
• Teaches various employability skills computer software and job readiness to participants in the program. Facilitates their engagement through the use of strong motivational strategies methodologies and techniques provided by the program.
• Introduces program expectations assessment process program flow and retention skills
• Maintains all necessary records of classroom activities.
• Assists participants in career preparation by identifying career and vocational opportunities to build a realistic employability plan to achieve employment.
• Provides occupational skills instruction in a variety of areas including but not limited to CPR OSHA Janitorial construction human services and hospitality etc.

Our Must Haves

• High School Diploma and up to one year of related experience
• Bilingual preferred
• Strong motivation and presentation skills
• Familiar with LMI and workforce trends
• Knowledge of labor market industries and employer hiring practices.
• Familiar with online meeting platforms
• Microsoft Suite experience required
• Excellent interpersonal skills and written communication skills

What We Offer

• Proposed hiring range of $40000 to $43000
• Generous Time off policy to use when you need it
• Health wellness and financial resources to help you achieve our personal goals
• Robust health benefits including medical dental vision parental leaves and company sponsored life insurance
• Retirement matching programs and contributions
• Transit and commuter benefits

You bring the Good in Goodwill