Job Readiness Instructor

Project Hope
Job Readiness Instructor
40 hrs/week

Working collaboratively with the Workforce Development and Employment Programs team, the Job Readiness Instructor will be responsible for classroom activities for Employer Partnership clients to improve employment readiness. The instruction will include customer service, soft skills and basic computer instruction.

Responsibilities include preparation and delivery of curriculum for trainings offered to participants; provide instruction in study skills and employment readiness by motivating and counselling students in areas of behavior, training, personal problems or study habits; promote the development of career success standards by modeling appropriate behaviors and mentoring students when necessary; perform routine data entry and document retention tasks as required.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Human Services or related field
• Knowledge of and experience in workforce development with a focus on low income community members and/or homeless families
• Experience teaching hard and soft skills to adult learners
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Email applications and Internet
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to encourage job seekers
• Ability to communicate with both community members and employers
• Self-starter, resourceful, team player with ability to manage multiple programs

Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to: pcomfrey@prohope.org.

Project Hope values diversity in its workforce and candidates from a wide range of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.