CNA Instructor

Description

 The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Instructor position provides instructional support for a U.S. Department of Labor Job Corps contractor.  The CNA Instructor is responsible for providing students with industry-recognized instruction, certification, and training, leading to full-time jobs, higher education, or advanced training. 

Responsibilities And Duties

• Demonstrates and abides by Bizzell Core Values and operating principles.
• Promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to insure maximum student motivation.
• Motivate and counsel students in areas of behavior, training, personal problems, or study habits; coordinate with other staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting student training.
• Develop and prepare lessons; recommend curricula changes and supplemental materials.
• Utilize workplace language and behavior expectations in the shop and classroom; on a routine basis, inquire if individual students need assistance.
• Review and audit all assigned areas regularly for contractual compliance and effectiveness of delivery of services to students. Prepare related reports.
• Participate in student evaluation panels; prepare required documentation and evaluations using CIS as well as other systems of documentation. Enter case notes into the CIS systems as required and in accordance with established timelines.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area that models high standards for a work environment.
• Administer and correct tests; maintain training achievement records (TARs) and attendance reports.
• Control use of equipment and supplies; make minor repairs; recommend purchases.
• Participate in providing hands-on activities for students as part of the career preparation program; provide feedback to the career preparation staff.
• Participate in activities associated with the intellectual and social development of students.
• In coordination with work-based learning (WBL) staff; develop work-based training sites on-center, in the community, and at home-based sites; monitor and document student progress at work-based training sites monthly.
• Work with the community industry advisory council to review and recommend upgrades to the CTT program.
• Monitor labor market information; develop career transition and job placement plans, and assist with placement of graduates, in conjunction with the career transition readiness specialist.
• Work cooperatively with each student’s counselor and career transition readiness specialist.
• Provide strong customer service for both dependent and independent learners leading to trade completion.
• Prepare statistical reports and corrective action reports as necessary to achieve positive results.
• Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff, and other center customers.
• Prepare students to transition from career technical training to the transition period by developing interviewing and employability skills.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Provide students with career technical training instruction, direction, and assistance in designated areas of instruction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.· Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates and abides by Bizzell’s core values and operating principles.
• Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
• Participation in PRH-mandated staff training is mandatory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Competencies

Key Competencies

Performance Standards/Results

Effective Communication

· Presents information clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation.

· Very high standard of communication skills both written and verbal for the presentation of facts and ideas.

· Shows professional non-verbal body language and actively listens to others.

Organization of Work

· Action-oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision-making, flexibility, and problem-solving.

· Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation, and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.

· Shows attention to detail and ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency.

· Continually seek ways to improve employment service provided vi