What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vocational Facilitator position at Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation?
AGENCY BACKGROUND:
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization founded in 1979 that has grown into a leading multi-service agency with over 120 staff members serving New York City with a focus on upper Manhattan and the Bronx. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for positive change in the lives of the people in our community on their paths to secure and prosperous futures. Integration is the cornerstone of NMICs programs, and our staff can identify and address a broad array of immediate needs through comprehensive crisis intervention services. With their crises resolved, clients move seamlessly to capacity building services through our holistic programs designed to transition individuals and families to self-sufficiency.
Our Legal Services, Social Services, and Weatherization programs meet community members basic needs including housing, income, nutrition and health.
Our Community Organizing program empowers groups of residents to collectively secure longer term and larger scale improvements to their own basic needs.
Our Education & Career Services program imparts individual community members with the practical tools necessary to build secure and prosperous futures.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is a part-time, in-person position within the Education & Career Services Department reporting to the YouthBuild Program Manager. The position is responsible for providing regular employment readiness and vocational instruction to young adults engaged in NMICs YouthBuild program. They will also support select employment readiness workshops for NMICs adult career program and partner organizations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establish and maintain a regular schedule of instruction.
Facilitate employment readiness workshops, including but not limited to resume development, interview skills, professional communication, and networking.
Facilitate training towards certifications in customer service, digital literacy, and Microsoft office for NMIC clients and partner agencies.
Update and adapt lesson plans and materials as necessary to promote client participation and engagement.
Support the planning and execution of career exploration activities with partner organizations. This includes communicating with and orienting volunteers, and attending sessions at NMIC and at partner organizations.
Uphold Education & Career Services standards for appropriate behavior through adept classroom management.
Document participants progress through case notes as required.
Support intake activities for NMICs YouthBuild program, including client outreach, participating in intake interviews, and leading orientation activities.
Attend YouthBuild staff meetings and participate in case conferencing and other programmatic activities as needed.
Administer TABE assessments as required (training provided).
Additional related responsibilities may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BA in education or a related field preferred, equivalent experience will be considered.
Experience teaching/facilitation to groups of 10 to 25 people.
Experience working with disconnected young adults (17-24)
Ability to collaborate and work well as part of team.
Experience creating and developing creative lessons and curriculum a plus.
Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
NMIC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
NMIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply for employment. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements in terms of qualifications. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered unless specifically stated otherwise.
