Workforce Training Specialist

Title: Workforce Training SpecialistProgram: Workforce DevelopmentSchedule: Hybrid Schedule (post 90-days of employment)Salary Range:$50000 to $55000 per yearProgram Description:Project Renewals award-winning workforce development job placement training programs enrolls over 450 adults each year who have significant barriers to employment including those with histories of homelessness substance use underemployment mental health diagnoses and criminal justice involvement. Our comprehensive approach allows us to work individually with each client to minimize barriers to employment and prepare them for the world of work. Since 2000 Project Renewal has helped nearly 5000 New Yorkers find and retain employment achieve economic security lead more fulfilling lives and positively contribute to their communities. Overall Responsibilities:The Workforce Training Specialist will be responsible for facilitating workshops across our pre-employment and sector-based training programs. This role is responsible for delivering curriculum fostering participant engagement monitoring participant progress and collaborating with program staff to support successful training completion and program performance Duties and Responsibilities:Reporting to the Director of Workforce Development duties include but are not limited to:Training:Facilitate job readiness workforce skills and professional development workshops to prepare participants for internships employment and career advancement opportunities across various sectors including social services culinary behavioral health and human with cross-functional staff including Senior Trainers Occupational Therapists and Program Directors to support the implementation and delivery of workforce development workshops training activities participant support curriculum and adapt instructional approaches to accommodate diverse learning styles abilities and participant interactive training techniques including case studies role-playing exercises simulations and group discussions to promote engagement skill development and knowledge participant progress and provide individualized coaching feedback and encouragement to support successful completion of training milestones. Support recruitment activities including information sessions orientations participant intakes and other enrollment-related activities as Conduct weekly check-ins with participants during skills training to support engagement attendance and successful completion of program ongoing coaching feedback and encouragement to participants to strengthen workplace readiness skills and support achievement of career to and support participants during trainings occurring at off-site locations including internships simulated work experiences and other work-based learning participant challenges that may impact training participation classroom engagement or internship success and collaborate with program leadership to implement appropriate support Administer participant surveys assessments and program documentation required for internal reporting and funder track participant attendance training progress and outcomes in Salesforce and other required reporting timely and accurate participant records case notes and program-related activities in SalesforceSupport internship and work-based learning activities through participant tracking documentation scheduling and coordination with program other related duties as assigned by program leadershipQualifications:Bachelors degree strongly preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be two (2) years of experience facilitating workshops delivering training or supporting adult learners preferably within workforce development education human services or related group facilitation skills with the ability to engage diverse learners and manage classroom dynamics. Proven ability to proactively engage participants and maintain strong relationships throughout program participation including during periods of low motivation or barriers to participationExperience supporting participant retention attendance and successful completion of program goals in a performance-driven working with individuals facing barriers to employment including histories of homelessness substance use mental health challenges justice system involvement or long-term with Microsoft Office Suite virtual learning platforms (e.g. Zoom Microsoft Teams) and data management systems such as organized dependable and adaptable to the needs of a fast-paced program environment.