Trainer - Pleasant Hill and Oakwood

·         Provide skills training and vocational services in support of the program’s financial, mission, training, continuous quality improvement and marketing goals.

·         Recruit participants qualified and eligible for funding to ensure financial sustainability of program.

·         Assist to develop community work experience and training sites, with employer-paid training wages.

·         Submit recommendations for equipment, tools, curriculum updates and necessary materials for effective delivery of training.

·         Ensure that highest quality, individualized services are delivered to program participants with a focus on the mission of Goodwill of North Georgia.

·         Supervise and train qualified personnel (as applicable).

·         Train and supervise participants in various settings as assigned.

·         Maintain regular contact with referring counselors/agency.

·         Ensure smooth transition of cases across services and programs as appropriate.

·         Within the parameters of the program, support and advocate for the program participant and their right to a higher quality of life through work.

·         Work with employment staff to identify, recommend and assist with a range of job readiness, placement and development services in response to market demand and individual participant goals and needs.

·         Ensure protection and confidentiality of participant rights.

·         Work with each participant and program team members to identify barriers to employment and to develop and implement individual plans.

·         Ensure ongoing supportive counseling and crisis intervention, as needed, by coordinating referral to and utilization of community resources.

·         Ensure and maintain accurate documentation of program operations.

·         Prepare professional development plan (PDP) and engage in quarterly updates in achieving goals.

·         Comply with Agency, Career Services, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), federal and grant regulations, policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the Agency’s safety and security policies and procedures.

·         Maintain documentation and control of the curriculum, instructional materials, and tools.

·         As assigned, participate in advisory council meetings and associations related to designated trade.

·         Develop and maintain quality relationships with funding, employer and community partners.

·         Research and develop new training site opportunities.

·         Plan and participate in community and Goodwill meetings as needed or as assigned.

·         When not needed for instructing the training class, assist in other program and Goodwill functions.