November 19, 2024

Goodwill Industries of New Mexico

Albuquerque

FULL TIME

Goodskills Teacher/Trainer

Description: You’re someone who loves to teach people new skills. You’ve got a passion and/or experience in teaching or social services and want to extend your reach. Something challenging but also rewarding. That’s our story too! Goodwill Industries of New Mexico is looking for a Good Skills Teacher/Trainer to develop and facilitate our free community-based classes and skills trainings. We are a New Mexico nonprofit corporation with 16 stores throughout the state and the Good Skills program is one of our flagship programs, providing employment and life skills trainings to the community. This opportunity will allow you to work with individuals of all different walks of life and assist them with a range of skill building courses. This is your chance to put your skills and your heart to work for our community. Benefits offered: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Dental, Vision & Medical Coverage, 403b Retirement Plan, work-life balance and more. Come join our team!
Pay starts at $23/hour, depending on experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Adherence to the attendance and punctuality policies of Goodwill.
Exhibit excellent customer service skills as related to your position.
In conjunction with the program manager, develops curriculum for the Good Skills program.
Facilitates all scheduled training for the Good Skills program and markets and recruits individuals to participate in the program in order to meet program goals and objectives.
Provides training to program participants, monitors progress and provides intensive training in problem areas.
Completes necessary program administrative functions as directed by the program manager.
Ensures Good Skills program meets or exceeds established requirements and goals.
Coordinates and follows policy, practices and procedures as outlined by GINM program outcomes.
Maintains accurate records and documentation through narrative, statistical and financial reporting to meet GINM, Funder and CARF standards; prepares departments monthly reports.
Solicits person served satisfaction data and suggestions for program improvement at least semi-annually. Report results and recommendations to the Program Manager.
Maintains required documentation and provides referrals as appropriate.
Builds effective linkages and positive working relationships with community partners, service providers and collaborating agencies through dedicated weekly outreach.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops.
Ensures HIPAA compliance.
Responsible for the safety of all persons served under his/her supervision.
Implements CARF standards into all programs and follows professional ethics as set in the Code of Conduct/Business Ethics policy.
Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements:

Knowledge of organizational practices, policies and procedures and compliance with same.
Knowledge of and compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
Knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Knowledge of outreach services and activities, funding agencies, and community health care and vocational services.
Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs.
Skill in gathering, analyzing, and organizing information.
Skill in working effectively under pressure.
Ability to plan, create, implement, and evaluate training programs for efficiency and effectiveness.
Ability to drive safely and efficiently.
Ability to travel around Albuquerque metropolitan area and outlying areas around the state.
Ability to exhibit excellent customer service skills.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Ability to carry out instructions in verbal and written format and communicate effectively in verbal and written format.
Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities.
Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate time management skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; see, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, walk, and stand. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift/move up to 25 lbs and may occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions. Exposure to behavioral problems and other risk situations that may require crisis management and other techniques to protect self and client. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. Travel as required based on caseload, scope of work.
Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or abilities required for the position. Individuals must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test. Individuals must have a valid New Mexico driver’s license, liability insurance, insurability under the agency insurance carrier, dependable vehicle and a clean driving record.