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TITLE: YouthBuild Construction Trainer
LOCATION: Elgin Illinois
REPORTS TO: YouthBuild Program Director
DATES: January September 2026
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Part-Time/20 hours per week/$30 per hour
LOCATION: Elgin Illinois
REPORTS TO: YouthBuild Program Director
DATES: January September 2026
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Part-Time/20 hours per week/$30 per hour
PROGRAM SUMMARY: YouthBuild is a workforce development program funded by the Department of Labor that provides employment education leadership development and training opportunities to disadvantaged and low-income youth ages 16 to 24 most of whom dropped out of high school. The overarching goal of this program is to provide disadvantaged and low-income youth with the opportunity to obtain a high school diploma and construction certifications develop hard and soft employment skills and secure local in-demand jobs thus achieving economic self-sufficiency.
PURPOSE
To ensure youth participants are prepared for and pass all modules of the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) CORE curriculum.
To teach and oversee youth participants in the performance of tasks related to rehabilitation and/or construction of affordable housing and other civic service projects.
To provide supportive guidance and encourage the development of academic life management and personal growth skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teach the NCCER CORE curriculum to the enrolled youth participants using prescribed materials.
2. Administer module tests track and report youth participant results providing remedial help as needed.
3. Teach youth participants construction skills in demolition rough framing roofing drywall and finish carpentry.
4. Ensure worksite safety modeling and reinforcing proper construction techniques and all trained safety procedures including proper use of hand tools power tools and equipment.
5. Support the academic and leadership goals of the program by incorporating them into building worksite activities.
6. Assist with the scheduling of OSHA first aid and CPR training for all youth participants.
7. Coordinate a detailed construction plan and schedule material needs and other information as required.
8. Set worksite behavioral standards and model appropriate behavior and methods of addressing problems at the construction site.
9. Lead and supervise youth participants in community service projects.
10. Keep the YouthBuild Program Director informed of construction progress and challenges.
11. Provide observations of youth participants strengths and weaknesses for improvement.
12. Coordinate with other program staff to consistently enforce program policies and solve program logistical issues.
1. Teach the NCCER CORE curriculum to the enrolled youth participants using prescribed materials.
2. Administer module tests track and report youth participant results providing remedial help as needed.
3. Teach youth participants construction skills in demolition rough framing roofing drywall and finish carpentry.
4. Ensure worksite safety modeling and reinforcing proper construction techniques and all trained safety procedures including proper use of hand tools power tools and equipment.
5. Support the academic and leadership goals of the program by incorporating them into building worksite activities.
6. Assist with the scheduling of OSHA first aid and CPR training for all youth participants.
7. Coordinate a detailed construction plan and schedule material needs and other information as required.
8. Set worksite behavioral standards and model appropriate behavior and methods of addressing problems at the construction site.
9. Lead and supervise youth participants in community service projects.
10. Keep the YouthBuild Program Director informed of construction progress and challenges.
11. Provide observations of youth participants strengths and weaknesses for improvement.
12. Coordinate with other program staff to consistently enforce program policies and solve program logistical issues.
13. Assist in youth participant follow-up activities including portfolio development job placement post-secondary education exploration ongoing vocational training and internship/apprenticeship opportunities.
14. Participate in program planning to include Mental Toughness orientations and follow-up activities.
15. Keep the construction certification report up to date and provide the required certification statistics to the Job Developer.
16. Maintain youth participant grades progress reporting and certifications.
17. Complete daily activity log and weekly construction report.
18. Maintain inventory of all tools and equipment used on the job.
19. Attend additional meetings and training courses.
20. Participate in special projects.
21. Additional duties as assigned.
14. Participate in program planning to include Mental Toughness orientations and follow-up activities.
15. Keep the construction certification report up to date and provide the required certification statistics to the Job Developer.
16. Maintain youth participant grades progress reporting and certifications.
17. Complete daily activity log and weekly construction report.
18. Maintain inventory of all tools and equipment used on the job.
19. Attend additional meetings and training courses.
20. Participate in special projects.
21. Additional duties as assigned.
PROGRAM HOURS:
The hours are generally from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm for a minimum of 20 hours per week.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of two years professional journeyman-level construction experience working with all elements of construction or related field required.
Familiarity and experience with the use of carpentry equipment materials and tools as well as necessary safety precautions and common hazards required.
Skilled at reading and interpreting instructions diagrams sketches and blueprints.
Proven ability to present and provide instruction in areas related to remodeling and new construction.
Ability to relate to lead and instruct youth ages 16 - 24 who have become disconnected from traditional education and career preparation.
Passion for working with young people of diverse cultural socioeconomic and educational backgrounds to reorient their lives develop leadership skills and make a difference in their community.
Proficiency with verbal written and computer skills.
Ability to pass both a Motor Vehicle Record and a fingerprint background check.
Perform and demonstrate required tasks including heavy lifting stooping bending and climbing ladders.
OSHA 10/30 certified with first aid and CPR training desired.
NCCER certified preferred or ability to obtain certification in the first 60 days of hire.
The Housing Authority of Elgin (HAE) provides rental subsidies to low- and moderate-income families throughout Kane County. HAE has been awarded a YouthBuild grant by the United States Department of Labor to provide educational and occupational skills to disadvantaged youth ages 16 to 24 in disadvantaged areas. HAE seeks to secure the employment of a Construction Trainer as a contracted position to assist with the required housing occupational training under the funding opportunity. This position must be procured in accordance with organizational and federal policies and regulations. Candidate(s) will be selected based on meeting the given qualifications. Further training in NCCER or other federally recognized certifications may be provided. Ideal candidates will possess requisite certification(s) at the time of hire. All interested parties should contact Patricia Williams YouthBuild Program Director by email at for more information
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Performance Testing
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Experience
- Learning Technology
- Instructional Design
- Customer Support
- IT Service Management
- LMS
- Software Testing
- Training & Development
- Adobe Captivate
- Public Speaking
