Youth Trainer (Maryland)
Job Title: Youth Trainer
Team: America Works of Maryland
Purpose: The Trainer will work with the America Works of Maryland and government agency partners to facilitate and develop job readiness and vocational skills workshops for Maryland’s most vulnerable populations. The ideal candidate has teaching experience, enjoys working with diverse groups of people, and is a self-starter looking to play a proactive role in helping job seekers discover their strengths, develop short- and long-term goals, and take actionable step towards career development. The staff member in this position will work closely with clients at our Columbia, Maryland location.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver engaging workforce development and job readiness trainings for youth ages 16-24 that relate to real-life scenarios in which job seekers might find themselves.
- Prepare lesson plans, develop curriculum, and brainstorm new workshops that provide job seekers with skills related to making choices in their personal, academic, and professional lives.
- Provide individualized support to clients during their job search efforts, higher education applications, personal and career assessments, and exam preparation.
- Promote training calendar at new client orientations and refer existing clients to vocational classes, technical skills trainings, and other certification programs.
- Facilitate feedback surveys, consult with program staff about the progress of clients, and determine training needs and priorities.
- Maintain class enrollments, update daily attendance logs, submit weekly reports, and issue training certificates on a timely basis.
- Model professionalism and inclusiveness, cultivate a safe environment for learning, and motivate clients towards finding full-time employment.
Requirements:
- BA/BS Degree in Business, Education, Psychology, Sociology, or related field
- MS preferred
- Bilingual preferred
- Experience teaching or delivering training workshops for adults preferred
- Comfortable working in a diverse environment
- Ability to establish classroom norms and expectations while deescalating conflict as needed
- Knowledge of Maryland’s social services system is a plus
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills are a must
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Aflac Supplemental Insurance
- 401K
- Free Parking
- Wonderful Team
- Great Work-Life Balance
- Important Mission
About America Works of Maryland: Called “a company with a conscience,” the America Works network was founded in in 1984 by social activist and entrepreneur, Peter Cove, who wanted to put his ideals about poverty and the American dream into practice. Joined by Dr. Lee Bowes as the CEO, America Works has helped nearly 2,000,000 individuals increase their self-sufficiency through gainful employment, including military veterans, welfare and SNAP recipients, young adults, the criminal justice involved, homeless, non-custodial parents, persons receiving disability, among others.
America Works of Maryland uses a blended model that includes work readiness training, vocational training, career placement, career advancement, and employment retention services. America Works of Maryland is a 100% Women-Owned Business. Our mission is to equip each individual who comes to our offices with the right tools so that they are able to provide for themselves and their loved ones. We believe the most effective approach in helping people out of poverty is by assisting them in finding meaningful employment. Our proven methods, services and experienced staff offer the right combination for success.
Join an incredible company of professionals who are passionate about embracing a sense of urgency, a strong work ethic and accountability for a person becoming self-sufficient while learning how to navigate job searches and employment opportunities; and securing meaningful employment. We select individuals who share our vision and are willing to put in the hard work to achieve it! This position will provide you with a sense of purpose, unique challenges, and enable you to make a true impact on our business and the lives you are enhancing.