Career Preparation Facilitator
Covenant House New York
Location
New York
Salary
$21 / HOUR
Quick overview
The facilitator is responsible for preparing and delivering lesson plans for job readiness and academic goals to youth in both in-person and virtual settings. They also provide counseling, evaluate student progress, and maintain accurate records of attendance and performance.
Requirements summary
The position requires 1-2 years of experience working with disadvantaged youth and a bachelor's degree is preferred. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
Job description
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager of CovWorks-Shelter, the Career Preparation Facilitator is responsible for providing instruction to youth via in-person or virtual. The facilitator will help youth meet necessary goals and prepare them for employment, postsecondary coursework, GED preparation, and/or vocational training.
What you'll do
- (Responsibilities to include but are not limited to the following) Prepare lesson plans and course materials for face-to-face and online instruction that maximize student learning job readiness areas: mock interviewing, resume writing, etc.
- Evaluate student progress regularly, with an emphasis on life and interview skills.
- Maintain a roster of 10 students for each class.
- Employ appropriate and diverse teaching and learning strategies – i.e., individual, group, hands-on and contextualized instruction as well as lecture and discussion.
- Incorporate instructional technology (i.e., internet, software programs, laptops, and/or SMART Board) when available and appropriate.
- Provide counseling and academic guidance to youth as needed to achieve academic and career goals.
- Review course content and materials as well as youth evaluations and make recommendations to Supervisor for course revision and/or development.
- Collaborate with Supervisor and/or other departments to review, evaluate and, if necessary, revise program.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, pre and post-test hours and progress.
- Submit final rosters according to established procedures and deadlines.
- Implement best practices for the retention and recruitment of students.
- Adhere to institutional policies and procedures.
- Consistently enforce rules concerning behavior as outlined.
- Attend and actively participate in team meetings and professional development training.
- Serve on committees and task forces as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree preferred. 1-2 years' experience working with disadvantaged youth. Knowledge of effective strategies, curriculum, and instruction to support all youth. Professional oral and written communication skills English, including academic report writing. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders and youth. Must be knowledgeable of multiple software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and the internet. Must have a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and dependability. Bi-lingual [English/Spanish] a plus.
Benefits
Covenant House New York offers a rich package of benefits, including but not limited to: Medical Vision Dental Life & Supplemental Life Insurance Short-term and Long-term disability insurance Eligibility for medical benefits begins on the date of hire PTO includes three weeks of vacation in the first year, ten holidays, 13 sick days, five personal days, and birthday days off 403b with employer contribution after 12 months
Benefits
- Vacation
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Holidays
- Personal days
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- Sick days
- 403b with employer contribution