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The Fortune Society · 5 months ago

Workforce Development Group Facilitator

East Elmshurst, NY, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$35.71/hr - $38.46/hr

2+ years exp

The Fortune Society is a leading organization dedicated to supporting successful reentry from incarceration. They are seeking a Workforce Development Group Facilitator responsible for conducting workforce readiness workshops and assessing participants' work readiness skills, while also providing administrative support for enrollments and follow-up.

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Responsibilities

Collaboratively work with team and management to implement innovative and engaging interdisciplinary, interactive, and experiential learning activities in the in workshops, including job readiness skills and life skills related to the development and enhancement of pre-employment competencies

Assist participants in developing a Work Readiness Portfolio that includes a resume, sample application, cover letter, thank you letter, reference sheet (professional/personal), and a mock interview evaluation form

Conduct cognitive behavioral interventions as prescribed by cognitive behavioral curricula in adherence with the program model

Conduct activities to improve motivation and communication skills of job-seeking participants

Monitor, report, and document participants’ attendance, progress towards goals, and overall class performance

Engage in regular participant case conferences and planning meetings with staff

Implement systems for assisting participants in learning skills necessary for success in the workplace

Notify supervisor of participant-specific or program issues and problems with regard to the soft skills training program or participant transition

Assist with orientation, screening, assessments, mock interviews, retention, client follow up, recruitment and job development activities

Collaboratively work with volunteers to support mock interviews

Maintain both physical and digital participant files; maintain cohort and individual fellow folders in SharePoint and CRM system, Case worthy

Complete all necessary documentation and input data into case management database in a timely manner

Collaborate with CJRN and other internal departments as needed

Attend and participate in all necessary meetings, conferences, and training

Engage in his/her own ongoing professional development; and

Additional responsibilities as required

Qualification

Workforce development servicesCognitive behavioral curriculaJob readiness facilitationMicrosoft Office SuiteBilingual English/SpanishCultural diversity experienceCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

High School Diploma or GED/HSE required

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

Ability to work a flexible schedule

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Excel, Outlook and Office 365

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; and demonstrated success in being participant-centered, self-motivated with excellent relationship skills

Ability to work independently and on a team

Ability to secure NYC DOC Volunteer Services clearance and work within the constraints of facility guidelines, including but not limited to lock downs, screening of personal items such as food and clothing restrictions, which can be changed at the discretion of the Department of Correction

Experience and/or desire to work with a culturally diverse population

We seek talented, dedicated individuals from all walks of life who possess a strong commitment to this mission

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

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Experience with job readiness and/or cognitive behavioral curricula facilitation including Thinking for a Change, OWDS, ART (Aggression Replacement Training), or similar preferable

Skilled communicator who can liaise interdepartmentally as well as with community partners and stakeholders

Familiarity with the Fair Chance Act a plus

Relevant personal experience is a plus