We are in search of a brilliant Support Skills Instructor to join our vibrant team at Commonpoint Queens in New York, NY.
Growing your career as a Full-Time Support Skills Instructor is a great opportunity to develop vital skills.
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Full Time- Support Skills Coordinator for Opportunity Youth Program– Commonpoint Queens Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field YM & YWHA) Opportunity Youth Program consists of workforce-based programs, serving NYC youth between 16 and 24 years old who are either out of school or unemployed. Participants have access to occupational training, GED prep courses, case management, and career and life skills training to help prepare them for the workforce.
Program Details:
Commonpoint Queens is seeking to hire a Support Skills Instructor for the Opportunity Youth GED program located in the Bronx.. The instructor is responsible for facilitating workshops on work and college readiness and coordinating partnerships with organizations to cover other support skills classes/workshops i.e. Life Skills, Leadership, Civic Engagement, Mental Health, etc. In addition, the Support Skills Instructor will ensure that cohorts in the Opportunity Youth portfolio obtain industry-based credentials through our various partners as well as from in-house training. The Support Skills Instructor reports to the Director of Education for the Advance and Earn Bronx program.
Location:
Commonpoint Queens Bronx- 804 E. 138th St. Bronx, NY 10454
Responsibilities:
- Develop sector-based training materials including to but not limited to career exploration, work readiness, college readiness and other support skills activities. Coordinator will be able to use a combination of, group activities, contextualized and experiential learning, discussions and role-plays and outsourcing.
- Knowledgeable in the facilitation of credential training such as: Microsoft Office Certification, the National Retail Federation Credential, ServSafe, Security Guard, among other credentials for career path development.
- Produce individualized Work and Career Readiness packets for all cohorts in the Opportunity Youth portfolio based on their goals, interests and vocational training paths. These packets will include Resumes and Cover Letters.
- Hold one on one meetings with participants to assist with college applications, job applications, and mock interviews.
- Liaise and coordinate partnerships with businesses and community agencies for the delivery of support skills classes, guest speakers, field trips, and industry-focused one-ticketed events.
- Attend all relevant meetings, trainings, field trips, agency and funding events as needed
- Responsible for other duties in the needs of the program(s), the agency and or responsibilities assigned by Supervisor.
- Develop, organize, and track participant work to meet internal and funder compliance requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in providing work readiness and/or industry recognized credential instruction, and direct youth development services.
- Knowledge of educational/vocational programs for youth, labor market trends and opportunities for youth.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to outreach and engage young people of various abilities in the educational and career development process
- Must possess leadership traits i.e. team player, self starter, reliable, punctual, organized, etc.
- Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and practice sound judgment.
- Experienced working with MS Office, primarily Excel, Word and PPT, knowledgeable in Google applications, primarily in Sheets, Docs, and Slides. Proficient in Computer navigation as well as PDF.
- Experienced working with DYCD-Workforce contract and databases PTS, YEPS, DYCD Advance, Salesforce preferred.
- Knowledge of Opportunity Youth barriers and trauma informed care
- Experience with classroom management and de-escalation techniques
- Able to travel to other Commonpoint Queens locations as needed
SPECIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Schedule: Full Time, Monday to Friday (in person)
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to Alyx Maglio, Director of Education
[email protected] Salary Range: $50,000-55,000
Benefits of working as a Support Skills Instructor in New York, NY:
● Company offers great benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Advantageous package
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