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 Workforce Readiness Instructor, this role is an integral component of the workforce development model at our South Portland, Maine opportunity center. Apply today to be contacted by a member of our recruiting team!

Position Key Highlights:

• Make an impact in your community!

• Earn between 40K and 50K starting pay (Depending on Experience and Skills) in this amazing role with room for growth!

• No nights. No weekends. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.

• Comprehensive benefits package with generous PTO, sick leave and paid Holidays

• REAL opportunity for advancement supported by our ongoing professional development, training and education.

• French, Lingali, Swahili, Arabic are all a plus! Certified to teach ESOL is a big Plus!

Position Summary:

At Families Forward, Employment and Training Instructors deliver exemplary content driven curriculum which includes the Power of Possible to prepare program participants for employment and fully engage in the requirements of their Family Contract Amendment. Work Readiness Instructors are also responsible for the delivery of training to assist FF Staff with professional development.

Essential Functions

• Upholds all agency policies and expectations in performing their job.

• Establishes trust and rapport with program participants to effectively engage them.

• Facilitates life skills, wellness works and sector/employer-based training.

• Delivers monthly professional development training for staff on standard training topics (HIPPA, Work Habits and Professional Boundaries, Using SharePoint, and others).

• Coordinates presenters from other community agencies to discuss topics pertinent to program participants (budgeting, tax preparation, nutrition, parenting).

• Consults with vocational evaluation and employment services staff regarding curriculum development and participant training needs.

• Plans and develop materials needed for each class using handouts, workbooks, web- based resources and other teaching tools.

• Gives daily homework assignments to participants attending classes and tracks performance/progress with position of interest and critical competency form completion. Takes the initiative to contact and reschedule participants who miss appointments with them.

• Completes weekly case notes for each class participant highlighting topics reviewed, participation, progress towards job readiness and next steps.

• Works with Placement Specialists to organize hiring fairs, industry panels and practice interview sessions with area employers.

• Oversees activities and offerings for participants who conducting job search activities in the Business Networking Center.

• Represents Fedcap and Families Forward with all stakeholders and in the community in a positive and professional manner.

Perform other related duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and/or equivalent relevant experience required.

• 3-5 years’ experience working with individuals seeking opportunities for employment preferred

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Driver's license required, as some travel (1-3x/month) may be required to work out of another local opportunity center.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/ Travel:

• This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but will be determined by your supervisor.

• Some travel (multiple days a month) may be required to cover duties at other opportunity center locations in local area.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Fedcap provide 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.