Training Facilitator at Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, Inc. in somerset, Kentucky

Job Description:

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, detail-oriented Training Facilitator to join our team! The Training Facilitator 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. If you are looking for an opportunity that allows you to reach new goals while helping other’s in your community, the Training Facilitator opportunity is for you.

Goodwill’s Mission is to connect Kentucky job seekers with the resources and services they need to find and maintain long-term employment and a career path. We serve Kentuckians who have disabilities or experience other challenges finding success in the workforce, such as criminal backgrounds, language barriers, limited education, lack of transportation and chronic poverty.

 Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Essential Duties and Tasks:

• 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.


• Maintains order in the classroom and holds participants accountable for active participation. 


• Prepares daily lesson plans according to pre-established standards.


• In collaboration with Career Coaches, may facilitate 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.


• May administer on-line assessments and assist participants with understanding the results of assessment tools.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field, preferred.


• Must have experience in training and facilitation.


• Previous three plus years work experience with individuals with barriers to employment a plus.


• Must have proficient verbal and written skills appropriate for a professional environment and the ability to present information in a dynamic way.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit or stand for an extended period of time

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


• Flexible schedule

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is an EEO/AA employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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