Vocational Skills Trainer

Pay Grade: H

Salary: $52,000

The Vocational Skills Trainer is a position within the Walking the Next Mile program to assess and provide skills training to those reentering the workforce following incarceration. The successful applicant for this position will be responsible for delivering contextualized employer- and labor market-driven industry-recognized credential training, providing cognitive-based employment readiness training, and additional reinforcement on workforce coaching on resume writing, interviewing techniques, conflict resolution, employability, and job retention skills. The position will also provide intensive interviewing coaching to those who require that level of support.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing targeted instruction and skills training in industry related coursework to program participants in a correctional setting, including promoting education and job readiness skills.

• Delivering instruction through multiple modalities using a variety of technology platforms i.e., virtual, tablets, smart-board, etc.

• Developing lesson plans on educational topics within correctional facilities; adhering to approved curriculum, expected outcomes and program requirements; and submitting all transcripts and documents to the appropriate agencies for review and approval.

• Advising program participants, as needed, and assessing their progress using reliable criteria.

• Maintaining federal and state reports regarding participant assessment, educational progress, and industry credentialing.

• Making appropriate referrals, when needed.

• Coordinating special programs regarding training needs and assessments within the Department.

• Maintaining an accurate and complete inventory of all assigned equipment, tools, computers, and supplies used to deliver programming and training and monitoring student use of these items.

• Providing interview coaching, resume writing assistance, and conflict resolution techniques to program participants.

• Maintaining order and discipline in the training environment.

• Participating in professional development activities to improve teaching/training skills.

• Attending regular staff meetings.

• Performing other assigned duties as required.

• Experience in delivering and scoring assessments.
• Training and competency in working with the reentry population.
• Demonstrated experience managing and working effectively with justice-involved individuals in a correctional setting.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to work across a diverse population.

Why You Should Apply?

The Georgia Department of Labor offers a generous benefits package, which includes:

Pay and Recognition:

• Competitive salary
• Semi-monthly pay
• 13 paid holidays
• 10 hours paid annual leave each month
• 10 hours paid sick each month

Insurance/Retirement:

• Insurance: health, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, and critical illness
• Health savings and child care spending account
• Short-term and Long-term disability plans
• ERS Pension/401(K)/457 Retirement Plans

Additional Benefits:

• Legal
• Employee Assistance Program
• Student Loan Relief and Assistance
• Discounts

Additional Information

Because of the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This posting may close at any time prior to the posted close date, once a suitable applicant pool is identified.

The hiring process may involve one or more of the following: an interview, a timed written exercise, and/or an oral presentation. If there is a need for a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process, please advise the hiring manager.

All decisions concerning the employment relationship for qualified applicants will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with the Georgia Department of Labor values and will not be tolerated. Furthermore, such discrimination or harassment may violate federal, state, or local law.