Trainer Pleasant Hill

* Provide skills training and vocational services in support of the program's financial, mission, training, continuous quality improvement and marketing goals.

* Recruit participants qualified and eligible for funding to ensure financial sustainability of program.

* Assist to develop community work experience and training sites, with employer-paid training wages.

* Submit recommendations for equipment, tools, curriculum updates and necessary materials for effective delivery of training.

* Ensure that highest quality, individualized services are delivered to program participants with a focus on the mission of Goodwill of North Georgia.

* Supervise and train qualified personnel (as applicable).

* Train and supervise participants in various settings as assigned.

* Maintain regular contact with referring counselors/agency.

* Ensure smooth transition of cases across services and programs as appropriate.

* Within the parameters of the program, support and advocate for the program participant and their right to a higher quality of life through work.

* Work with employment staff to identify, recommend and assist with a range of job readiness, placement and development services in response to market demand and individual participant goals and needs.

* Ensure protection and confidentiality of participant rights.

* Work with each participant and program team members to identify barriers to employment and to develop and implement individual plans.

* Ensure ongoing supportive counseling and crisis intervention, as needed, by coordinating referral to and utilization of community resources.

* Ensure and maintain accurate documentation of program operations.

* Prepare professional development plan (PDP) and engage in quarterly updates in achieving goals.

* Comply with Agency, Career Services, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), federal and grant regulations, policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the Agency's safety and security policies and procedures.

* Maintain documentation and control of the curriculum, instructional materials, and tools.

* As assigned, participate in advisory council meetings and associations related to designated trade.

* Develop and maintain quality relationships with funding, employer and community partners.

* Research and develop new training site opportunities.

* Plan and participate in community and Goodwill meetings as needed or as assigned.

* When not needed for instructing the training class, assist in other program and Goodwill functions.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

* Bachelor's or associate degree in related field preferred or a combination of education, trade or teaching experience and/or providing instruction in the specific trade will be considered.

* Three (3) years' work experience in related field.

* Previous experience providing training in the specific skill area.

* Strong communication, training and organizational skills.

* Working knowledge of designated trade and occupational field, current industry trends and practices, including competitive standards for job performance, readiness, retention, and advancement.

* Excellent knowledge of training practices and methods, including formal and/or on-the-job training, selection of materials, competency testing and curriculum design.

* Strong working knowledge of instructional design; of medical, psychological, social, and vocational aspects of disability and/or disadvantaging conditions; and of community resources.

* Must be computer literate and functional in Microsoft Office Suite.

* Excellent ability to facilitate positive actions and growth of participants in a flexible geographic environment where self-direction, prioritizing and organizational skills will be crucial to success.

* Ability to be flexible in hours and work location (within entire Goodwill service area) to accommodate the needs of the Program and Goodwill.

* Strong ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain positive working relationships with a wide variety of organizations and individuals.

* Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.

Working Environment Conditions/Requirements:

* The ability to push, pull and lift 50lbs. with or without accommodations.

* Must be able to safely operate a vehicle and have a valid driver's license.

* Must be able to meet all physical requirements to perform all duties relating to Career Services including driving, material handling, transporting and carrying documents, handbooks and various supplies.