Career Preparation Facilitator

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