Job Readiness Instructor

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and is guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 60 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, prepare and teach a comprehensive job readiness curriculum for participants of the program as they navigate their new environment
• Contribute towards the ongoing development and quality of services provided
• Through high-quality instruction and engagement motivate and inspire participants to achieve employability skills needed in the workplace. 
• Utilize adaptative learning resource techniques, including on-line platforms to meet the varied needs of participants
• Identify and assess goals for self-sufficiency, and provide training in interviewing skills, computer literacy, life skills, pre-vocational/career transition opportunities, quality resumes, difficult interviewing questions and other barriers to obtaining & retaining employment.
• Support participants in their pursuit of career readiness, connect them with vital services, and other services essential for integration into the workforce. Coordinate efforts both externally and intra-agency.
• Demonstrated ability to work with underserved and specialized populations (i.e. immigrant, migrants, asylee populations, etc.)
• Must be reliable, able to multi-task and flex schedule based upon program needs. 
• Adhere to the agency and funder policies, principles, and procedures
• Ensure program meets contractual goals and reporting requirements.
• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one year of applicable and/or equivalent experience
• Professional experience working with the Haitian and Venezuelan population is a plus. 
• Bilingual Haitian-Creole/French and Spanish proficiency is a plus. 
• Ability to read, write and speak multiple languages is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks/situations simultaneously in a complex environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Must be culturally sensitive and respectful of diverse backgrounds, self-motivated and able to handle sensitive client information confidentially. 
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, etc.)
• Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English language is required. 
• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer is mandatory

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity, and in accordance with  federal, state and local laws,  does not discriminate unlawfully against employees and applicants for employment on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, military status, national origin (including ancestry), predisposing genetic characteristic, race, sex, gender, actual or perceived sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality), status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination.