Employment Coach/Computer Instructor - ReStart (4535)

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Location: Camden County, NJ

Job Type/Status: Part-Time

Position Summary:

Center for Family Services is seeking an experienced and dedicated Employment Coach for our Displaced Home Makers Workforce Development program. The program is designed to assist individuals who have lost their primary source of income due to divorce, separation, death, or disability of a spouse, and who must obtain or upgrade their skills for transition into the paid job market. The ReStart Program provides participants with life skills curriculum focused on job readiness and tailored to areas that employers have identified as most important. The Employment Coach will deliver career readiness skills training through individual counseling sessions and group facilitation workshops; as well as provide career placement assistance to prepare participants for today's job market. The Employment Coach will help participants identify possible career paths and develop and improve their professional soft skills, as well as connect participants to job openings and career opportunities by developing relationships with local employers. This position works closely with internal and external partners and employers and will serve approximately 90 participants.

Location: Camden & Salem Counties

Job Status: Part Time

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create lesson plans and teach three (3) 40-hour computer classes per grant year per county: beginner, intermediate and advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Create and deliver six (6) job series workshops per grant year per county, including but not limited to: Resume Creation, The Job Search Process, Interviewing Skills, Dress for the Interview and Get the Job/Keep the Job
• Knowledge and or experience with classroom management techniques. 
• Work with clients one-on-one to develop employment goals
• Maintain statistics in Microsoft Excel for all workshops to meet grant requirements
• Enter required information in State of New Jersey databases
• Create and maintain relationships with supportive agencies throughout county
• Provide case management to clients and provide follow-up services to participants
• Advertise workshops through Center for Family Services, supportive agencies, and social media
• Develop handouts for all workshops and trainings
• Identify and address employment barriers
• Outreach/Recruitment through participation in community events
• Coordinate life skills workshops and occasional job fairs
• Work closely with internal CFS staff and partners to provide seamless services to participants
• Display employment/post-secondary advancement opportunities on job board
• Other duties as required

Requirements:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications or online database tracking systems. Microsoft Office Specialist certification a plus
• Experience in a social service setting preferred
• Case Management experience
• Ability to maintain a leadership role with the participants to motivate and influence positive behaviors.
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Experience in developing new Employer relationships to work with the program population.
• Current driver's license & a good driving record of 3 years.
• Vehicle with current insurance and registration.
• Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances.

Benefits:

At the Center for Family Services, our employees are our greatest resource, and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*

• Sick pay and personal time off

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health & Wellness Activities

• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities

• Opportunity for advancement

About Employment at Center For Family Services Apply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together, our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit the Center For Family Services website at www.centerffs.org.

Disclaimer Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.