Essential Functions:

* Provide skills training, classroom instruction, hands-on instruction, and vocational services in support of career service's financial, mission, training, continuous quality improvement and marketing goals.

* Assist in checking incoming and outgoing supplies as assigned.

* Deliver highest quality, individualized services to program participants/job seekers, with a focus on the mission of Goodwill of North Georgia.

* Effectively train and supervise participants in a broad range of community and Goodwill settings as assigned.

* Implement approved curriculum and develop/customize curriculum for all levels of career services as needed and approved by manager.

* Prepare reports and summaries according to Career Services policies and procedures and requirements of applicable funding and regulatory sources.

* 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 participant opportunity, dignity and rights, including confidentiality.

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

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

* Maintain accurate documentation of program operations.

* Assist in prepare training schedules and job analyses, as assigned.

* Prepare annual individual training plan (ITP) for work and professional development and report progress toward achieving goals.

* Assist to maintain documentation and control of the curriculum, instructional materials, and tools.

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

* Assist in researching and developing new training site opportunities.

* 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.

* Participate in cross division and cross department teams as assigned.

* 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.

* Support the operations of the career center site

* Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

* Bachelor's or associate's 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.

* Previous experience providing training in specific skill area.

* Strong communication, training and organizational skills.

* Demonstrated competence of designated trade and occupational field.

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

* 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.

* Must have access to reliable transportation and a clean MVR.

* 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.