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The Fortune Society · 5 months ago

Workforce Development Hard Skills Group Facilitator

East Elmshurst, NY, USA

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$41.21/hr - $43.96/hr

3+ years exp

The Fortune Society is a leading organization dedicated to supporting successful reentry from incarceration. They are seeking a Workforce Development Hard Skills Group Facilitator to provide training in construction-based industry recognized credentials to individuals currently in custody at NYC DOC facilities, focusing on OSHA and safety training.

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Responsibilities

Design and facilitate innovative and engaging curricula for OSHA 30. Site Safety, Scaffolding, and Flaggers training at NYC DOC facilities that includes industry best practices in construction; complying with HIPAA regulations and confidentiality; motivational interviewing; case management administration and relationship building

Collaborate with Transitional Services team to identify and enroll participants in trainings

Design and facilitate dynamic curricula for individuals in custody to develop and enhance core competencies in computer proficiency needed to succeed in the workforce, including activities relating to email development and usage, editing documents (resume, cover letters), and best practices using search engines for self-directed job search

Assist the Jail Based team in coordinating and administrating exams, maintaining records and physical copies of credentials earned and update resumes with credentials once obtained

Maintain a positive and productive working relationship with the agency’s IT and Facilities team to ensure the program’s computer and related technological needs are noted and addressed in a manner that does not interrupt program services

Will consistently stay updated on regulations, keeping up with changes in regulations and industry best practices

Enter electronic attendance data, maintain student attendance logs, progress and test folders

Interact in regular participant case conference and planning meetings with Jail Based and Employment Services’ program team

Participate in staff meetings and other staff development activities; and

Perform other duties as needed

Qualification

OSHA #500 CertificationSST Supervisor CardScaffolding CertificationsConstruction Safety ExperienceComputer ProficiencyOralWritten CommunicationClient-Centered ApproachBilingual English/SpanishTeam Collaboration

Required

High School Diploma or GED/HSE required

OSHA #500 Certification, SST Supervisor Card required

Hold necessary NYC DOB scaffold certifications, such as the 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User & Refresher and the 16-Hour Suspended Scaffold User certifications

A solid understanding of OSHA regulations and guidelines is necessary

A background in construction safety, typically with 3-5 years of experience, is often required

Possess a strong understanding of scaffolding systems, safety protocols, and quality control measures

Knowledge of NYC building codes, especially Chapter 33, is essential

A minimum of 2 years of professional experience facilitating, training, counseling, or providing workforce development services

High degree of computer proficiency with the ability to provide instruction in basic computer skills, Microsoft word, email, and internet applications

Comfort with interpreting and using data for program improvement

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to work as an effective part of a team, with individuals of varied backgrounds (both experiential and academic)

Ability to secure NYC DOC Volunteer Services clearance and work within the constraints of facility guidelines

Ability to apply skills learned from prior work experience, or formal academic training in a related subject area, to the day-to-day project activities

Demonstrated success in being client-centered, self-motivated with excellent relationship skills

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in relevant work or field of study (e.g. psychology, criminal justice, social work, education or liberal arts) preferred

A 32-hour Suspended Scaffold Supervisor certification is preferred

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Relevant personal experience is a plus