Career Readiness Instructor - PACE

Position Summary:

• Provide interactive and motivational vocational workshops to PACE participants, including job preparation, sector-based overview and instruction, job search assistance, online applications and resume preparation. Develop and enhance clients’ work-related skills in preparation for job placement or other engagement activities in the HRA PACE model.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate daily motivational orientations in-person and via ZOOM for newly referred HRA PACE Adult clients. Conduct workshops on self-assessment and introduce online tools that are used in a group setting. Assessment workshop topics include interest, skills, values, etc.

• Provide job readiness workshops for program participants on such topics as: resume preparation and writing, introduction to business sectors, online job applications and follow up, job search tools, using email, interviewing skills, workplace ethics, soft skills and business conduct, networking and financial literacy.

• Conduct workshops utilizing prepared curricula and appropriate training materials, integrating vocational concepts and employment activities in a classroom setting. Plan and implement workshop activities to reflect participants’ needs, job readiness and skills level. Assist in the development of job preparation curricula.

• Conduct interactive facilitation allowing for questions, comments and discussion from clients.

• Integrate relevant online computer sites and available tutorials to supplement and enhance classroom instruction.

• Maintain and execute documentation and workflow through computer-based programs and technology that draws on basic software/computer skill set.

• Identify immediately job ready clients and refers them to Internship and Engagement Coordinator(s).

• Maintain contact with Career Services Coordinator and Engagement Specialist to track and update client progress.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree preferred. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, must have an associate's degree with a minimum of five (5) year of work related experience or must have a high school diploma or equivalency with a minimum of seven (7) year of work related experience.
• Experience working with public assistance population.
• Experience working in employment services or in social service-related field.
• Excellent public speaking skills with the ability to motivate and engage clients.

Salary $50,000

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