Work Readiness & Credential Instructor

Under the supervision of the Academic and Instructional Coordinator, the Work Readiness and Credential Instructor will be responsible for the credential achievement, work readiness goals, and relevant social emotional learning modules associated with a program that supports opportunity youth 17-24 in all program components including contextualized academic programming at the pre-HSE level, comprehensive High School Equivalency and work-based learning and sector focused advanced trainings. 

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Develop and facilitate work readiness, credentialing, and ‘professional skills’ development curricula and lessons for all levels of program including Pre-HSE, HSE, Digital Marketing, Construct Forward, and Hospitality 
• Support participants with the completion of mandated “work readiness portfolios” within the required time frame.  
• Proactively revise and update industry recognized credentials and curriculum according to job market trends  
• Provide career exploration, planning and the development of individualized goals for all program components. 
• Assure achievement of all program milestones, benchmarks and credentials at the required intervals 
• Ensure cohesion of curriculum and classroom instruction with the goals of the Support Services, Academic, and Careers Pathways Team, as well as funder expectations 
• Support program initiatives through workshops, field trips, and event planning. 
• Develop, organize, and track participant work to meet internal and funder compliance requirements. 
• Monitor the flow of young adults throughout program components.  
• Develop systems for and track all data, utilizing internal and external databases. 
• Cultivate and manage relationships within OBT’s interdisciplinary team. 
• Participate in regular observation, feedback, and coaching to improve performance.  
• Participate in professional development to share best practices and improve educational programming. 
• Attend all required internal and external meetings.  
• Participate in internal trainings on Motivational Interviewing (MI) and employ MI strategies as a primary modality of practice. 
• Perform all other appropriate tasks as assigned by supervisor. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Demonstration of quality instructional skills focused on engaging non-traditional students. 
• Ability to create innovative and immersive work readiness curricula and classroom experiences. 
• Achievement of credential attainment goals mandated by government funder. 
• Ability to lead by example and model integrity; ability to build and maintain relationships with young adults, employers and community partners. 

Education and Experience/Training: 

• Bachelors required; Masters preferred.  
• At least three years relevant work experience in providing work readiness and/or industry recognized credential instruction, as well as direct youth development services.   

Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00