Life Skills Educator — Reentry & Workforce Readiness

centerforemploymentopportunities; South Dakota; Sur place; USD 42 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) seeks a Life Skills Educator to lead in-person workshops for program participants in Buffalo, NY. The role involves facilitating sessions for 10-20 participants, four days a week, and may include intake or outreach tasks as needed.

We encourage applicants with lived experience of incarceration or involvement in the justice system. You will work on re-entry employment and help participants become job-ready with resumes, networking, and interview coaching.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience teaching or leading group presentations.
• Ability to deliver engaging content to diverse participants.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage time and organize multiple tasks.
• Willingness to learn and adapt curricula quickly.

Responsabilités

• Transport participants to classroom training center as needed (up to 5 hours/week).
• Lead Work Readiness Education and Orientation Facilitation.
• Present well-prepared, organized, engaging content following CEO's syllabus.
• Prepare participants with program documentation, policies, and safety practices.
• Coach participants on resume writing, networking, and mock interviews.
• Help participants become job-ready by developing communication and self-presentation skills.
• Engage participants in discussions about employment goals with support and constructive feedback.
• Keep up to date with best practices and suggest curriculum updates.
• Keep parole officers informed on participant progress.
• Use motivational interviewing techniques to guide participants to goals.
• Record attendance and document progress in the case management system.
• Escort participants to agencies to obtain documents when needed.
• Support Site Lead with administrative duties for smooth site operation.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Site-specific responsibilities may include Outreach and relationship-building with probation/parole officers and community organizations.

Connaissances

Group presentation experience

Delivery & facilitation

Communication skills

Self-motivation & accountability

Time management

Organizational skills

Valid Driver's License

Description du poste

Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) seeks a Life Skills Educator to lead in-person workshops for program participants in Buffalo, NY. The role involves facilitating sessions for 10-20 participants, four days a week, and may include intake or outreach tasks as needed.

We encourage applicants with lived experience of incarceration or involvement in the justice system. You will work on re-entry employment and help participants become job-ready with resumes, networking, and interview coaching.