Training Facilitator

About the role

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is seeking an energetic, self-motivated, detail-oriented Training Facilitator to join their team. The ideal candidate will facilitate and coordinate programs and activities that promote the personal, educational, and employment-related development of participants enrolled in the Goodwill Works Soft Skills Academy.

Responsibilities

• Develops and facilitates workshops for participants enrolled in Goodwill Works Soft Skill Academy on focus areas including soft skills, job readiness skills, life skills, financial literacy, leadership development, entrepreneurship, and others.
• Prepares daily lesson plans according to pre-established standards.
• In collaboration with Career Coaches, facilitates education and career-related exploration opportunities for participants such as college and employer tours.
• Develops relationships with community partners who can be utilized as guest speakers for topics to include self-esteem, drug/alcohol prevention/abuse, social media, cultural diversity, financial empowerment, career pathways, post-secondary education exploration, etc.
• Develops and maintains a database of resources and training materials and assists staff in connecting participants to these resources, while tracking involvement.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with Program Services staff to ensure consistency of service in transitioning participants to employment following successful completion of the soft skills academy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or years of experience in lieu of degree in Education, Facilitation, or Training.
• Previous work experience with individuals with barriers to employment a plus.
• Must have reliable transportation, proof of insurance, a valid driver’s license in the state of residence, and a driving record acceptable to Goodwill’s insurance provider.
• Travel across the state and to other locations beyond the assigned work location is occasionally required.
• Willing to maintain First Aid/First Responder Certification.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) with ability to use Salesforce and computer software programs and/or other applications.

Qualifications

• Sedentary work involving sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking, hearing, and visual acuity; occasional lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Able to work a flexible schedule which includes evenings and weekends to accommodate programming requirements and needs of participants.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver engaging and effective training sessions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Salesforce.

Benefits

• 403(b) Plan
• Company 403(b) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 8 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance