Instructor (Part Time - Young Adults)

Job Title: Instructor

Schedule: Approx. 20-25 hrs per week / IN PERSON / STATEN ISLAND, NY

Job Type: Part-Time

Department: Workforce/CRED (*DYCD)

Pay Type/ FLSA Status: Hourly/Non- Exempt

Reports To: Program Director of CRED, Assistant Director of Workforce and Director of Workforce

Pay Range: $20 - $22 per hour

Note:

** Pay rate range is based on city, state and/ or federal contractual obligations and budgetary allowances

**Job title and position title are interchangeable. Titles are based on contractual obligations as designated by funding sources.

ABOUT UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED:

Staten Island, NY; United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to Inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities. UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. EOE

POSITION SUMMARY: CRED is a cohort-based vocational training program for at-risk community members between the ages of 18-40 years old. The program provides classroom instruction, case management services, internship opportunities, and job placement services designed to help clients earn a Commercial Driver’s License and obtain employment in the transportation industry. The Instructor will work with two other members of the CRED education team to develop curriculum, deliver educational and vocational workshops, and help clients strengthen their work readiness skills. The Instructor will provide in-person synchronous instruction, carefully recording client’s attendance, participation, and progress throughout the program. The individual selected for this position will be under the direct supervision of the CRED Program Director, will conduct themselves in a professional manner, and will comply with all standards set forth by United Activities Unlimited and the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

• Actively support the implementation of UAU’s CRED curriculum, including basic skills training, vocational training, and tutoring.
• Support a meaningful student-centered learning experience.
• Support/lead classroom discussions, contribute to client case notes as directed.
• Provide participants with clear instructions on projects, assignments, and learning objectives.
• Establish a professional rapport with participants by responding to inquiries within a 24-hour time frame.
• Actively promote teamwork and group-oriented activities.
• Record participation, attendance, and project completion according to UAU and DYCD guidelines.
• Provide daily and weekly updates to the Education Specialist and Program Director.
• Participate in end-of-program/post-program debriefs and evaluation activities.
• Attend team meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities, as applicable.
• Advise and coach clients to ensure success through advocacy, support, and guidance.
• Support engagement and enrichment events hosted by the CRED team.
• Assist with related advisory and/or departmental duties and projects as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit or walk. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required by this job as outlined below.

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need.
• Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.
• Position is in a well-lighted office environment.
• Involves sitting approximately 70 percent of the day, walking or standing the remainder.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the time.
• May include working prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet or more of the observer).
• Ability to lift 30-50 lbs as needed.
• May include travel to a variety of locations, based on programming needs. Which is reimbursed in accordance with UAU’s fiscal policies and procedures