Education ​/ Teaching Instructor, Youth Development

Location: New York

Job Title:

Instructor

Schedule:

40 hours per week/ IN Person/ STATEN ISLAND, NYJob Type: Full-Time Department:
Workforce/ CREDPay Type/ FLSA Status:
Salaried/ Exempt

Reports To:

Program Director of CRED, Assistant Director of Workforce and Director of Workforce Pay Rate: $58,500 annually

Note:

** Pay rate range is based on city, state and/ or federal contractual obligations and budgetary allowances
** Job title and position title are interchangeable. Titles are based on contractual obligations as designated by funding sources.

ABOUT UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED:
Staten Island, NY;
United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to Inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities.

UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. EOE

POSITION SUMMARY:

CRED is a cohort-based vocational training program for at-risk community members between the ages of 18-40 years old. The program provides classroom instruction, case management services, internship opportunities, and job placement services designed to help clients earn a Commercial Driver’s License and obtain employment in the transportation industry. The Instructor will be responsible for developing curriculum and facilitating work readiness, financial literacy, leadership, basic skills, and entrepreneurial training for clients enrolled in the CRED Program.

The Instructor will help clients develop vocational skills, problem-solving skills, and life skills in a safe, caring, and enriching environment. The individual selected for this position will be under the direct supervision of the CRED Program Director, will conduct themselves in a professional manner, and will comply with all standards set forth by United Activities Unlimited and the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):
• Develop an engaging vocational training curriculum, that includes presentations, activities, and opportunities for hands-on learning.
• Facilitate daily workshops to help clients develop their work readiness skills and self-sufficiency skills, while also preparing them for the Commercial Driver’s License Permit Exam.
• Provide academic support and/or tutoring services to 18-to-40-year-old clients who need additional assistance with basic math, English, and communication skills.
• Integrate guest speakers, mentors, and content experts into the content delivery.
• Employ educational strategies that advance participants' conceptual and practical knowledge, and connect learning to the pursuit and achievement of career goals.
• Ensure all education-related deliverables are completed and submitted to the Program Director within the program training period.
• Engage CRED Case Managers and Job Developer in classroom instruction to provide a holistic educational experience.
• Maintain regular communication with Case Managers and Job Developer to share client’s progress and support efforts towards achieving their short-and-long-term goals.
• Contribute to client case notes, per DYCD standards.
• Ensure completion of participant surveys to capture qualitative and quantitative feedback from participants at the end of each cohort.
• Support engagement and enrichment events hosted by the CRED team.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with staff, clients, and community partners.
• Advise and coach clients to ensure success through advocacy, support, and guidance.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities, as directed.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

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