What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor/Student Support Specialist position at Goodwill of the Southern Alleghenies Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
Job Purpose :
The purpose of this position is :
- To assist adults in the community to become literate and obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and economic self-sufficiency.
- To provide high quality, research-based instruction in reading, writing, and mathematical skills to raise their educational functional levels and / or to obtain their high school equivalency.
- To assist staff in recruitment, goal setting, instruction, and to provide and imbed work readiness activities into instruction.
- To support, document, and identify professional development for classroom aides and tutors.
- To provide case management and coordinate vocational services and community support services, to individuals with disadvantaged conditions, and / or barriers to employment, which will assist them in obtaining and succeeding in community employment or further education. Services are provided in the correctional institutions and in the community.
Qualifications :
This position is a professional staff position and requires a person capable of conforming to the high standards of behavior expected of all staff. Excellent work habits, including attendance and punctuality, are required. The person must follow company policies, and safety procedures as well as assuring that students under his / her supervision follow the same.
Education : Bachelor's degree required.
Experience : Demonstrated experience working with adult learners. One year of experience in providing case management or vocational services to individuals with barriers to employment is preferred.
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