What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training Specialist position at Cara Chicago?
About the Role This role is responsible for creating and facilitating trainings/workshops, and managing a training setting that prepares Cara participants for career opportunities; by delivering both personal (social, emotional, and professional) training while collaborating with external training sources to increase participant learning and interviewing skills. Reports To Manager of Training Direct Report (s) N/A Outcomes Our participants build workplace competencies and socio-emotional skills before their job placement through classroom training and experiential learning. Cara provides the space to process and practice these hard/soft skills, enabling our people to become leaders in their own lives. The Responsibilities of the Training Specialist Curriculum facilitation (70%)
- Develop and facilitate curriculum on workplace competencies, socio-emotional skills, interviewing techniques, etc. in such a way as to prepare participants for quality careers.
- Consistently assess the effectiveness of curriculum and foster innovative and new ideas for the Enterprise.
- Strategically research industry needs and employment trends, amending training curriculum, as needed.
- Responsible for overall participant management including assignment accountability, productivity, attendance, classroom capacity, development opportunities, flow throughout the facility and meet deadlines.
- Participate in morning Motivations, as requested. Participant Evaluation (20%)
- Evaluates participants’ progress based on observation of workplace competencies and socio-emotional skills and coordinates with other departments, as needed.
- Incorporate workplace competency concepts through classroom training, experiential learning, and role modeling behaviors throughout the Enterprise.
- Provide guidance, support, and learning moments to participants and staff on technical, systems-, and process-related topics.
- Monitor Cleanslate Crew Supervisor feedback to interns to ensure Transformation principles are emphasized and incorporated in coaching. Administration (10%)
- Proactively communicates successes, challenges, and concerns with manager and departments, in a timely manner.
- Strategically coordinates complex logistics involving people/departments, including facilities and supplies.
- Analyze reports, take attendance, and more, utilizing various systems.
- All other responsibilities, as assigned Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of three years of professional experience in workforce development, social services, adult education, or other related fields.
- Experience instructing/facilitating workshops with justice involved individuals, youth/young adults, and individuals impacted by substances and mental barriers.
- Two or more years of experience providing group instruction or in delivering curriculum.
- High energy, dynamic presentation skills, and the ability to engage others towards a common goal.
- Strong work ethic and business acumen with ability to excel in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
- Experience working with an economically disadvantaged and diverse population, ideally in a coaching capacity.
- Advance interpersonal skills, social perceptiveness, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to adapt to change or unforeseen circumstances.
- Proficient in MS Office, Salesforce, and curriculum research Equal Opportunity Employer Cara Collective is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Cara Collective does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please email us at kboelkens@carachicago.org if you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application.
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