Salary $40,000-42,000 year

Instructor / Workshop Facilitator

Luzerne County Wilkes Barre, PA

Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal driven? Then the Workshop Facilitator position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team.

As the GED Instructor/Workshop Facilitator, you will be responsible for providing professional career development and pre-employment readiness services to customers.

Essential Functions:

•Prepare, schedule, coordinate and facilitate GED classes along with various pre-employment readiness and job search workshops in a group setting•Create and maintain an environment that promotes opportunities for quality interaction and learning; implement quality instructional practices•Prepare, schedule, coordinate, proctor and score assessment/testing, including, but not limited to: Test for Adult Basic Education (TABE), GED Academy, GED Readiness, SkillUp, CareerScope, and O*NET Profiler and Interest Survey•Develop a thorough understanding and working knowledge of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), CareerLink operations, and the state’s internet-based Commonwealth Workforce Development System (CWDS)•Responsible for the creation, publication and distribution of the monthly workshop schedule, calendar of events and CWDS Event List. This includes coordinating partner and outside agency- facilitated workshops conducted onsite•Monitor customer support requests submitted through CWDS and respond via email/phone, or direct them to appropriate personnel•Perform community outreach presentations and workshop services to partner agencies, community organizations, schools, prisons, parole/probation programs, senior community centers, local housing authorities, job and career fairs, etc.•Responsible for researching new and innovative career development and employment readiness tools, materials and resources on an ongoing basis. Apply continuous improvement methodology to ensure that information and instruction provided to customers remains relevant to the labor market and employer base.•Assist customers, using the PA CareerLink website, with registration, online resume development, job searching, and navigation of employment, training and company websites•Present information on various career and personal development topics; lead group discussions while facilitating a customer-focused Job Club•Other opportunities as available

Education and Experience Requirements:

•Bachelor’s Degree is required

•Ability to present information to groups in a clear, concise manner. Public speaking experiencepreferred; Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

•High degree of computer literacy, including a thorough knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel,PowerPoint, internet and email. Knowledge in internet-based assessment testing and/orteaching certification a plus.

•Good interpersonal and analytical skills in a team-oriented environment

•Must be able to work independently with little supervision

•Must have an acceptable driving record and reliable transportation

Bring your expertise to EDSI where you will be able to live our values every day: Show Up, Smile and Support!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person