Staff Development Instructor - JEVS Human Services

At JEVS Human Services, we believe in giving people possibilities—opportunities to be self-sufficient and satisfied. Each year we touch nearly 16,000 lives, focusing on individuals with physical, developmental, and emotional challenges as well as those facing adverse socio-economic conditions including unemployment and underemployment.

Currently we have an exciting opportunity with our Work Ready program as a Staff Development Instructor.  Work Ready provides a comprehensive set of employment-oriented services to those receiving Public Assistance benefits, including those who are in need of specific help managing barriers to self-sufficiency.

This role, located in our center city office, offers flexibility and a hybrid environment, including 3 days each week on-site and 2 days remote.  This position is full time, 35 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Promote clients’ active participation in all classroom activities; provide client constructive feedback for each session.
• Act as a liaison between instructional team and Work Ready staff in matters relating to Customer service and team building.
• Provide input into the design of assessment and evaluation tools in the measurement of internal outcomes (i.e., staff morale, job satisfaction & staff retention.
• Assist with the design, deliver, and manage interactive experiential learning activities in a classroom environment.
• Teach and facilitate the learning of skills in resume development, online and paper job application, interviewing and job keeping.
• Prepare creative lesson plans and learning materials for life skills and job search through use of various mixed media approaches.
• Provide known job leads to participant and assist in application.

Skills & Requirements:

• Master’s Degree preferred or bachelor’s degree in adult education or related field.
• 2 years of experience as an instructor in an educational, human service, or other equivalent training 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.

What’s in it for you:

• 401(k), with company match
• Tuition assistance: Available to all employees with at least one year of service, for those enrolled in job-related, accredited, degree or certificate level courses
• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Ample paid vacation and sick time
• 10-12 paid holidays per year
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Continuing education, professional development opportunities, retreats, and training
• Annual holiday party and office outings
• Wellness workshops and activities and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Dress-down Fridays
• Employee referral bonus
• Reimbursement of eligible mileage and travel expenses

The base pay for this position ranges from $42,000 to $50,000 and will vary based on factors such as skills and experience.  Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation that JEVS Human Services provides to recognize employees for their work. JEVS provides competitive Benefits; we believe that benefits should support you at work and at home.  Please visit the benefits page of our careers site for more details.

At JEVS, we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included, valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work.  We cultivate a culture where differences are valued, and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement, retention, and promotion of our talented staff. 

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders, build our teams, and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Human Services’ employees, our community partners, and the individuals we serve.

For more information about what it’s like to be a part of the JEVS team, visit our careers page at https://www.jevshumanservices.org/careers/

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided.  Please contact your recruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process.

JEVS Human Services is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities.  The Agency will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person’s gender, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, disability, or membership in any other protected group.  Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided.