Facilitator EARN

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a differencein the lives of others. 

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance

Hourly Rate: $28.08

Essential Functions 

• The EARN Facilitator position provides individualized and program specific instruction to participants with a primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. Staff are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the areas outlined below.
• Responsible for prescribing standardized lessons based upon individual participant needs and will deliver instruction in an environment conducive to the learning experience, including supervision of participants and assessment of participant skill levels in order to assist them with reaching the goals established in their ISS and IEP.
• Deliver face to face, contextualized, and interactive instruction based upon individual participants’ identified Career Pathway in accordance with the program model.
• Utilizes contextualized learning materials related to in demand Career Pathways on a regular basis.
• Engage in professional development opportunities as prescribed by his or her supervisor.
• Utilizes effective classroom management skills; assist, advise and counsel a diverse student population with regard to program policies and standards while demonstrating sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
• Performs routine follow-up with participants as it relates to education and employment.
• Responsible for periodically administering orientation sessions and providing participants with the necessary program information.
• Supervises participants during work-based projects or work experience activities.
• Required to attend training on counseling techniques in order to further assist the participant population.
• Responsible for filing and maintaining thorough, accurate participant records, including assessments, assignments, tests, reports, performing data entry and other program related information as required.
• Conducts case management sessions and maintains case notes as required by the funding source.
• Will maintain communication with program and partner staff in order to outline individual participant progress toward meeting goals established in the ISS/IEP.
• Must be familiar with the Local and Regional Plans and will shape instruction to meet the demands of individual student needs as well as local and regional workforce strategies.
• Utilize interactive teaching methods, including group discussions, role-playing, mock interviews, hands-on activities, videos, presentations, and other learning exercises.
• Maintain an organized and productive classroom environment and establish clear expectations for participation and professional behavior.
• Assist with special workshops, employment events, job fairs, orientations, and other program activities as assigned.

Position Specifications 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Related Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited College or University preferred. 
• One year of work experience in business or educational field; or experience working with the at risk population strongly preferred. Previous experience working as an Instructor/Teacher is preferred.
• Must have appropriate and valid state driver’s license and be able to meet requirements for Eckerd’s Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About Our Workforce Programs

Eckerd Connects provides Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services through contracts with the U.S. Department of Labor and local workforce boards, partnerships, and strategies to provide and create a career pathway for youth, adults, and dislocated workers.  Training services include occupational skills training, customized training, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, and transitional employment opportunities.  We provide youth with development, academic instruction, career & technical education, and access to the 14 WIOA Youth Elements. We establish and develop relationships and networks with large and small employers and their intermediaries as well as develop, convene, or implement industry or sector partnerships.

Our Program Location

Eckerd Connects | Workforce Development 

3901 Market Street, 2nd Floor

Philadelphia, PA 19104

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