Families Forward, a Fedcap program, in South Portland, ME is looking to hire a full-time Career Trainer - Life Skills Instructor to join our amazing education and teaching team. Are you looking for meaningful work? Do you want to work with a great team? Would you like to join a company that values your time and skills? If so, please read on!

This teaching position earns a competitive wage. We provide generous benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), short- and long-term disability, a 403(b) plan, an employee assistance plan, a future moms program, and life insurance. If this sounds like the right education opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT FAMILIES FORWARD

Founded in 1935, the Fedcap Group is the parent company of a growing number of top-tier nonprofit agencies dedicated to serving over 300,000 children and adults each year across the United States and the United Kingdom. Families Forward was created to meet the needs of the people in Maine. We're a human services organization committed to helping individuals obtain long-term economic well-being. We work hard to provide access to employment, training, education, and community resources.

Nearly 60% of our staff have lived in Maine for over 20 years. "Mainers" to the core, our team models the strong work ethic and integrity our state is known for. We value each and every employee! This is why we provide competitive compensation, robust benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CAREER TRAINER - LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTOR

As a Career Trainer - Life Skills Instructor in human services, you're responsible for delivering training and professional development activities to prepare our program participants for employment. By establishing trust and rapport with our participants, you're able to facilitate effective life skills, wellness work, and employer-based training. You develop monthly professional development training for staff and coordinate presenters from other community agencies to discuss important topics with our participants, including budgeting, tax preparation, nutrition, and parenting.

Additionally, you consult with vocational evaluation and employment services regarding curriculum development and participant training needs. For each class you manage, you plan materials using handouts, workbooks, web-based resources, and other necessary training tools. You assign daily homework as well as track each participant's progress by completing case notes highlighting topics reviewed, progress toward job readiness, and next steps.

As needed, you contact participants who miss appointments to help them reschedule. You work alongside our placement specialists to organize hiring fairs, industry panels, and practice interview sessions with employers in the area. You also oversee activities and offerings for participants conducting job searches. Because of your hard work, our participants and community stakeholders are always satisfied with our services. It brings you great satisfaction to know you excel in this teaching position with our nonprofit!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CAREER TRAINER - LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTOR

• Bachelor's degree OR equivalent education and experience
• 3+ years of experience working with individuals seeking opportunities for employment

Can you maintain a positive and professional attitude? Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Can you effectively prioritize tasks while demonstrating good time management? Are you highly organized and attentive to detail? Do you work well in a collaborative environment? If yes, you might just be perfect for this teaching position!

WORK SCHEDULE FOR A CAREER TRAINER - LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTOR

This full-time teaching position in human services works the day shift.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR EDUCATION TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this teaching job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 04106