Deliver high-energy interactive workshops on career readiness, life skills, and professional development to help participants overcome barriers to employment. Manage participant records, conduct academic evaluations, and collaborate with Career Advisors to create tailored action plans.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Adult Education, Human Services, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in adult teaching, workshop facilitation, or workforce development coaching.
Families Forward, a member of The Fedcap Group, is looking for a mission-driven individual to become a Education and Training Instructor! This person will provide training and instruction to people from all walks of life who are looking to overcome barriers to meet their employment-focused goals and become “Job Ready”. Also known as a Work Readiness Instructor, this role is an integral component of the workforce development model at our Bangor, Maine opportunity center. Apply today to be contacted by a member of our recruiting team!
Position Key Highlights
Make an impact in your community!
No nights. No weekends.
Office hours are
Monday -
Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Comprehensive benefits package with generous PTO, sick leave and paid Holidays
Ongoing professional development, training and education.
Position Summary
This tech savvy, people-facing member of the Education and Training team delivers high-energy, interactive career readiness, life skills and staff professional development workshops through groups and digital platforms.
Responsibilities
Delivers workshops and training, and individual sessions with participants as needed, to assist them in improving their well-being and assisting Career Advisor with producing tailored work focused action plans when needed.
Conducts workshops on topics such as career development The Power of Possible, stress management, conflict resolution, communication skills, digital literacy skills, English language skills, conflict resolution, parenting skills, and others.
Conducts staff training during the initial onboarding phase and delivers continued professional development throughout the year.
Meets with participants 1:1 to discuss and explore options for further education and training.
Maintains Participant records in FedcapCARES to ensure the Participant journey is documented in accordance with contractual requirements and quality standards.
Meets personal performance targets, KPIs and all quality and compliance measures by delivering high quality employability provision to participants, both remotely and face to face
When delivering training remotely ensures appropriate digital technologies are utilized in an environment that supports privacy and confidentiality of attendees
Benefits
Accident Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Sick Leave
Vacation
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Short-term Disability Insurance
Floating Holidays
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Retirement Plan 403(b)
Assist participants and staff in using technology, including working with them in the business networking centers.
Plans and assists in development of content and materials needed for each workshop by conducting research of best practices for working with adult learners.
Assigns activities and learning assignments to participants and tracks progress and completion.
Attend evaluation and training team meetings weekly and give feedback to the team on which participants are ready to work, and any other relevant information pertinent to participant obtaining employment.
Conducts academic, aptitude and interest evaluations and makes recommendations for further education, job training and employment.
Evaluates credentials attained in other countries and assesses their alignment with US/local employment and educational requirements.
Promotes Fedcap Inc. positively at every opportunity with participants coworkers and external stakeholders, understanding and articulating the full services and benefits we offer to customers.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Adult Education, vocational rehabilitation, life skills coaching, human services, or related field and/ or equivalent work experience.
Two years of adult teaching experience, workshop facilitation or workforce development coaching.
Or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Experience working with public assistance recipients, homeless, formally incarcerated, individuals with disabilities and/or those affected by the challenges associated with poverty a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
Minimum starting salary $46,000, depending on experience.
Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Floating)
Retirement plan 403(b)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life/Accident insurance
Short-term Disability Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity, M/F/D/V.
Market context
Maine classroom teacher market context
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