Youth Skills Trainer Full-Time

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc.

Job Description

Position Title:Youth Skills Trainer / Full-Time

Department: New Jersey Program & Services

Reports To (Title):Coordinator of Youth Transitions

Cost Center: 2705

Position Type:Entry-Level (3 yrs experience or less)

General Purpose:

The Skills Trainer will support the School to Work (STW) Transition Services Program by delivering structured career readiness sessions to students with disabilities across designated New Jersey school districts. Using the approved Goodwill curriculum, the Trainer will facilitate lessons covering the five core Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) areas: Job Exploration, Work Readiness, Work-Based Learning, Self-Advocacy, and Post-Secondary Counseling. Assisting in the development of sites in the area for work-based learning.

This position requires regular travel to partnering schools. A reliable vehicle is required.

• Plan attendance with youth to job fairs and hiring events in person & virtual. Liaison with the local business community. Become familiar with labor laws, demand occupations, and ADA requirements.
  
  

Essential Functions:

In the first 90 days on the job:

• Develop employment leads, schedule interviews for each youth who is referred for competitive employment.
• Facilitate group and/or one-on-one transition-focused sessions within assigned school districts using the Goodwill curriculum.
• Deliver instruction across the five core Pre-ETS services:
• Job Exploration Counseling
• Work Readiness Training
• Work-Based Learning Experiences
• Self-Advocacy
• Post-Secondary Education and Career Counseling
• Maintain professional communication with school staff, students, and internal supervisors.
• Track attendance, student progress, and session outcomes accurately and submit required documentation weekly.
• Adapt instructional approach to accommodate various learning styles and student needs.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and planning sessions as required.
• Develop at least 2 work experience sites per county for youth to learn work-related skills and employer expectations.
• Meet with employers, complete employer profile and task analysis paperwork at the company site, and submit to the coordinator upon completion of the employer site visit for job development.
• Educate employers about disability issues, ADA issues, tax credits, and job modifications.
• Meet individual and team program goals.
• Enter consumer information into Foothold Awards system.
• Attend all rehab and staff meetings as required.
  
  

(Other duties and assignments as may be assigned at the sole discretion of the employer)

Qualifications:

• BA preferred, but will accept 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and ongoing access to transportation to travel to employers in specific counties throughout New Jersey.
  
  

Skills Required:

• Intermediate Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred
• Excellent communication and written skills
• Must be able to prioritize and multitask
• Navigate and negotiate through difficult situations
• Ability to communicate with all levels of employees
• Experience in education, vocational training, special education, youth development, or related fields preferred.
• Strong presentation and classroom management skills.
• Ability to engage diverse learners with patience and encouragement.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• Reliable transportation and a valid NJ driver’s license are required.
• Ability to travel to multiple schools within assigned districts regularly.