Work Readiness Instructor
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Work Readiness Instructor

Goodwill

Location: Kennewick,WA, USA

Date: 2024-12-21T06:26:15Z

Job Description:
Job Type Full-timeDescriptionJob Description:Goodwill Industries of the Columbia is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Instructor to empower low-income parents in their journey toward economic self-sufficiency. As an instructor, you will play a crucial role in equipping participants with essential job readiness skills and fostering their confidence to enter or re-enter the workforce.The Instructor will lead comprehensive job readiness workshops, life skills classes, and job training classes, focusing on essential hard and soft skills required for successful employment. This role involves enhancing, developing, and implementing curriculum that accommodates participant and community needs and aligns with the Agency's mission and funding requirements.What will you do in this job?
  • Design and facilitate a variety of job readiness and technology-use workshops tailored to meet the needs of diverse learners and the requirements of funding contracts.
  • Teach classes that cover various aspects of job readiness, including resume writing, cover letter preparation, interview techniques, and workplace culture understanding.
  • Network with community and business leaders to create a connection between job seekers and employers and identify partners to serve as guest speakers.
  • Provide guidance and individual support to assist job seekers in setting career goals and developing strategies for achieving them.
  • Monitor, track, and record accurate attendance and participation records.
Compensation and BenefitsStarting rate: $20 per hour followed by eligibility for annual performance-based increases with maximum pay of $23.62. Highest pay as a result of ongoing good performance and years of service.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with cost sharing of premiums for employees and dependents.
  • Company paid life insurance.
  • Paid vacation and sick leave accrued based upon hours worked.
  • Twenty-four hours of floating holiday annually. Prorated based upon hire date in the first calendar year of employment.
  • Additional hours of paid time off based on full or part-time status on the anniversary date.
  • Eight paid holidays.
  • Access to On Demand Payment.
  • Bonus available based upon performance and prorated based upon hire date.
  • Access to a financial assistance program to improve job skills connected to the work of Goodwill.
  • If 18 years or older, eligibility to participate in a Retirement Savings Plan (401k or Roth IRA) at the entry dates (January 1st or July 1st). Enrollment eligibility following one year of service and have worked 1,000 hours in the first year or any calendar year thereafter, or 500-1000 hours each year for three consecutive years.
Work ScheduleFull-time, hourly position. Days and hours are dependent on business needs, but will occur primarily Monday through Friday.Application Information:Please be sure to answer ALL of the online screening questions. Incomplete applications will not be processed. This is an important part of the process of getting to know you. Additionally, after applying Goodwill contacts candidates directly through the e-mail address provided at application.As an employer who welcomes and trains vulnerable adults in the workplace, a background check is run at the permission of the finalist candidates. Each finalist will receive a copy of their report directly from the third party agency who completes the check. This report is sent directly to the e-mail address you specify on your background check authorization. A description of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and dispute instructions are also included.Information about specific automatic disqualifying pending charges or convictions may be found in WAC 388-###-####. To be clear a candidate with a disqualifying pending charge or conviction cannot be hired.RequirementsPlease apply if you...Possess a valid state-issued driver's license, good driving record, ability to provide own transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance.Have experience teaching and/or leading groupsHave excellent verbal and written skills in languages representative of the community being served; bilingual English/ Spanish preferred.Have intermediate level or better computer skills which include Excel, Outlook, Word, and internet use.Enjoy working both independently and in teams, and having a variety of tasks in your dayHave an associate degree or commensurate work experienceHave the skillset to create, design, and organize curriculum and new programsAre a compassionate and attentive listenerAre passionate about providing high quality customer service.Interact positively with ethnically, culturally, economically, and disability diverse populations.
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