Career Preparation Facilitator

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Reporting to the Manager of CovWorks-Shelter, the Career Preparation Facilitator is responsible for providing instruction to youth via in-person or virtual.  The facilitator will help youth meet necessary goals and prepare them for employment, postsecondary coursework, GED preparation, and/or vocational training. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

 (Responsibilities to include but are not limited to the following) 

• Prepare lesson plans and course materials for face-to-face and online instruction that maximize student learning job readiness areas: mock interviewing, resume writing, etc. 

• Evaluate student progress regularly, with an emphasis on life and interview skills. 

• Maintain a roster of 10 students for each class. 

• Employ appropriate and diverse teaching and learning strategies – i.e., individual, group, hands-on and contextualized instruction as well as lecture and discussion.  Incorporate instructional technology (i.e., internet, software programs, laptops, and/or SMART Board) when available and appropriate. 

• Provide counseling and academic guidance to youth as needed to achieve academic and career goals. 

• Review course content and materials as well as youth evaluations and make recommendations to Supervisor for course revision and/or development. Collaborate with Supervisor and/or other departments to review, evaluate and, if necessary, revise program. 

• Maintain accurate records of attendance, pre and post-test hours and progress. Submit final rosters according to established procedures and deadlines. 

• Implement best practices for the retention and recruitment of students. 

• Adhere to institutional policies and procedures.  Consistently enforce rules concerning behavior as outlined. 

• Attend and actively participate in team meetings and professional development training.  

• Serve on committees and task forces as assigned. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

• This position does not supervise any other position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES 

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred. 1-2 years' experience working with disadvantaged youth. 

• Knowledge of effective strategies, curriculum, and instruction to support all youth. 

• Professional oral and written communication skills English, including academic report writing. 

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders and youth. 

• Must be knowledgeable of multiple software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and the internet. 

• Must have a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and dependability. 

• Bi-lingual [English/Spanish] a plus. 

INITIATIVE AND JUDGMENT/ATTENDANCE AND RELIABILITY 

• Independently recognizes and performs duties that need to be done without being directly assigned. 

• Establishes priorities; organizes work and time to meet them. 

• Has insight into problems and the ability to develop workable alternatives. 

• Responds to supervision, coaching and constructive criticism in a positive manner. 

• Adheres to attendance and punctuality requirements per policy.  Provides proper notification of absences and tardiness. Takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences or tardiness. 

• Observes all policies governing conduct while at work (e.g., telephone and computer use, electronic messaging, smoking regulations, breaks, and other related policies). 

• Ability to professionally communicate and relate well with all levels of personnel (colleagues, youth, and related professionals). 

• Dedicated to the mission of the Covenant House. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• High concentration 

• Frequent interruptions 

• Moderate noise level 

• Frequent sitting for periods of time at a computer workstation.