Mobile and Re-Entry Trainer - Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma

JOB SUMMARY: This position provides training support through the Goodwill Career Pathways Institute (GCPI) including to the Goodwill HUB locations, at the Goodwill Central Oklahoma Corporate office, by the mobile units and to the clients who are served through re-entry services at prisons provided within the service area. The Mobile and Re-Entry Trainer is an expert in select Goodwill programs, performs internal trainings, Goodwill certificate programs, performs mobile trainings for partners and the community, and works with the Director of Training and Employment Programs to navigate re-entry relationships in the corresponding counties assigned.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Responsible for Re-entry Employment Preparation Program (REPP) training for the prison-based programming for Goodwill throughout the counties in which Goodwill serves. This includes the Employment Essentials, Skills Academy, Network Cabling, and Whole Person courses.  

• Responsible for facilitation of GCPI certificate and employment programs offered under the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools (OBPVS) for the counties assigned as designated and available.  

• Expert in the micro credential certificate programs: Employment Essentials, Network Cabling, Call Center, Unarmed Security, Workplace Computer Skills and Digital Literacy skills trainer.  

• Facilitator of workshops including but not limited to Cover Letters, Resumes, Basic Computers, and others for employees and the community. 

• Provides training in the areas of MS Office, Google Apps, and Basic Computer skills.  

• Facilitation of technology training on a rotating basis. 

• Responsible for maintenance of the virtual classroom environment under the Google Classroom platform.  

• Provides Mobile training with partner organizations as deemed necessary. 

• Serves as a liaison with partner agencies to determine their training needs and provides this feedback to Workforce Development leadership.  

• Develops training under the supervision of the Director of Training and Employment Programs. 

• Ability to train in professional development areas for Goodwill and the community.  

• Documentation and administration of training records and materials. 

• Submission of training support to other agencies as needed for compliance.  

• Performs assessment and reporting of results. 

• Participates in staff, inter-agency or other project coordinating meetings. 

• Serves on committees as needed on behalf of Goodwill Central Oklahoma. 

• Public speaking and teaching. 

• Travel up to 90%. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION: 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Education, Business Administration, or related field, but certifications and experience are a must. 

• 3-5 years in a public speaking or teaching role.  

• 2+ years’ experience in working with MS Office 2013 & 2016.  

• Clean driving record, driver’s license and valid insurance. 

• Experience in job development for individuals with multiple barriers to employment preferred.  

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with other team members.  

• Proficient in MS Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google Apps, and Outlook and able to navigate the internet easily.  

• Must be able to work with children under the age of 18 without limitations.  

• Review and be familiar with Goodwill of Central Oklahoma safety policies, programs, procedures and adhere to all safety rules, regulations, and safety codes. Attend safety training and meetings and report unsafe work conditions accidents and injuries immediately. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Must be able to maintain a positive, friendly attitude and a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.   

• Must be familiar with the local community support and training services.   

• Must be effective at communicating vocational counseling and helping others shift behaviors toward gaining employment.  

• Must be willing and able to work with inmates in a prison facility. 

• Must provide support services by working with disabled/disadvantaged persons and assisting in the rehabilitation process of Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma. 

• Must be able to successfully complete and maintain: 

• CPR and 1st Aid Training 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

• This work is sedentary and requires the following activities: Sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking, hearing, smelling and visual acuity. 

• The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; crouch or crawl Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and color vision.  

• The ability to lift to 35 pounds, or more with assistance. 

• Employees are required to operate a computer. 

• This is considered a safety sensitive position. No level of impairment from drugs, alcohol or prescription medications will be acceptable while performing the essential functions of this job.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:   

• Works in a climate controlled, office or retail environment some of the time, but also in prison sites which may have variable temperatures.  

• Travel to a prison facility up to 4 days each week is required or travelling training on behalf of the organization.  

• May be required to stay overnight on behalf of the organization. 

• This position has a variable schedule and will be coordinated with the supervisor assigned. 

• Low noise level. 

• This position offices out of a cubicle environment. 

• Travel to company locations as required. 

• Works 40 hours per week or more with additional hours and weekends when required. 

• May be required to work with individuals who have come from disadvantaging conditions including registered sex offenders, homeless, disabled, children, formerly incarcerated, veterans, and others. Training staff must be comfortable with the demographic served by Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma, which is a fair chance employer.  

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position.  These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.