What are the responsibilities and job description for the Job Readiness Specialist position at Goodwill Industries Of Greater New York?
Job Description
Job Description
Position Title : Job Readiness Specialist
Department : Workforce Development
Position Type : Entry Level
General Purpose :
The Job Readiness Specialist reports to the Case Manager Coordinator and works cross functionally with our Career Navigators. The Job Readiness Specialist skillfully teaches and develops the skills and abilities of program participants, utilizing well researched and designed curriculum and training tools. It is the Specialist responsibility to utilize customized motivational strategies and career methodologies / and techniques for participants seeking employment.
Responsibilities included but not limited to :
- Facilitate daily high-quality digital literacy to participants which positively develops their self-confidence and builds digital skills
- Utilize effective teaching strategies that provide opportunities for participant learning and active engagement in the learning process.
- Ensures that workshop materials support acquisition of basic computer skills, utilizing diverse technology platforms including computers, tablets, and various online platforms. Workshop must cover introductory use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Windows, Google Apps, internet, and email.
- Incorporates a variety of technologies into instruction including technology use in work settings, such as tablet, cellphone / telephone applications (e.g., voicemail, texting, camera, video) and digital platforms such as Zoom, TEAMs, Skype
- Maintain the computer labs and an inventory of information and technology equipment (hardware and software) in partnership with the IT site technician; tasks include storage, maintenance, and charging of student laptops
- Ability to create online lessons plans for a variety of Job Readiness Subjects
- Teaches various employability skills, computer software and job readiness to participants in the program. Facilitates their engagement through the use of strong motivational strategies, methodologies and techniques provided by the program.
- Identifies and assesses goals for program participants based on self-sufficiency, and provides training in interviewing skills, resume writing, provide guidance on answering difficult interviewing questions and best practices for job seekers with other barriers to employment.
- Introduces program expectations, assessment process, program flow and retention skills
- Maintains all necessary records of classroom activities.
- Assists participants in career preparation by identifying career and vocational opportunities to build a realistic employability plan to achieve employment.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.
Qualifications :
High School Diploma required. BA / BS degree in social / human services or education or other directly related field preferred.
Up to one year of related experience.
Knowledge of labor market, industries and employer hiring practices.
Skills Required :
Familiar with online meeting platforms for example zoom, teams, skype
Microsoft Suite experience required
Experience working with Welfare-to-Work clients, and facilitating learning to achieve employability.
Excellent interpersonal skills and written communication skills required. Excellent motivational and presentation skills.
