Orientation Facilitator- Brooklyn

Position Summary: Provides interactive and motivational orientation to HRA CareerCompass participants, including administering and scoring assessment tests. Assists in providing additional workshops including job preparation, sector-based overview and instruction, job search assistance, on-line applications and resume preparation; to develop and enhance clients’ work-related skills in preparation for job placement or other engagement activities in the HRA Career Pathways model.

Essential Functions

• Facilitates daily motivational orientations for newly referred HRA CareerCompass clients.
• Responsible for administering and scoring the TABE Test, BEST Test and SABE Test
• Conducts workshops on self-assessment and introduces on-line tools that are used in a group setting. Assessments workshops topics include: interest, skills, values, etc.
• Conducts orientation and workshops utilizing prepared curricula and appropriate materials, integrating vocational concepts and professionalism in a classroom setting.
• Conducts interactive facilitation allowing for questions, comments and discussion from clients.
• Maintains contact with Career Service Coordinators (CSC) to transition clients to the one-on-one intake process immediately following orientation.
• Maintain and execute documentation and workflow through computer-based programs and technology that draws on basic software/computer skill set.
• Assists with job readiness workshops for program participants on such topics as: resume preparation and writing, introduction to business sectors, online job applications and follow up, job search tools, using email, interviewing skills, workplace ethics, soft skills and business conduct, networking and financial literacy.
• Attends and participates in meetings, staff development sessions and in-service training as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Education & Experience

• Formal Education High school diploma or equivalent required, bachelor’s degree in education, vocational rehabilitation or social-service related field preferred.
• Experience 3 Years
• Bilingual is highly preferred.
• Requires basic employment skills in clerical, service, or manual areas.
• Working in an automated on-line system, demonstrates proficiency in use of applied information technology and on-line database systems; demonstrated keyboarding speed proficiency and accuracy preferred for a paperless case management system.
• Some prior professional experience working within a community-based organization or the government sector, directly serving an under-resourced population required.
• Experience working with public assistance population preferred.
• Excellent platform skills with the ability to motivate and engage clients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Effective problem solving and interpersonal skills.

Salary: $40,000/year

Schedule: 4 days on site 1 day remote after completion of training period

Program Overview: NADAP's CareerCompass, one component in HRA’s initiative to address the unique needs of improving employment and training outcomes in NYC, provides orientation, comprehensive and individual employability assessments and service coordination for adults 25 years of age and older. As the first step in HRA’s programming, CareerCompass will identify and connect individuals to an education, training and/or employment track.

NADAP, Inc. is a multiservice non-profit agency dedicated to helping people with medical, behavioral health and social service needs to become sufficient. NADAP programs assist disadvantaged populations in New York City and Nassau County. NADAP's services include health insurance enrollment, assessment, care coordination, case management, professional training, job preparation and placement services. At NADAP, we believe in creating an environment where every individual is treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to ensuring that all employees and applicants have an equal opportunity to succeed, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Visit us at www.nadap.org.   

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Thought Provoking

: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Education

Required

High School or better in Education or related field.