Career Readiness Instructor - CCMN; Temp or Temp to Perm

NADAP is seeking a Career Readiness Instructor to work in our Harlem office. This is a temporary position, anticipated to last through December 2025. Following the assignment, the temporary CSC may request to be transferred to another permanent position within NADAP. Other positions are located in mid-town Manhattan, Brooklyn and Long Island. 

Position Summary: Provides interactive and motivational orientation and vocational workshops to CareerCompass participants, 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.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates daily motivational orientations for newly referred HRA CareerCompass clients. 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.
• Provides 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.
• Conducts workshops utilizing prepared curricula and appropriate training materials, integrating vocational concepts and employment activities in a classroom setting. Plans and implements workshop activities to reflect participants’ needs, job readiness and skills level. Assists in the development of job preparation curricula.
• Conducts interactive facilitation allowing for questions, comments and discussion from clients.
• Integrates relevant on-line computer sites and available tutorials to supplement and enhance classroom instruction.
• Maintain and execute documentation and workflow through computer-based programs and technology that draws on basic software/computer skill set.
• Identifies immediately job ready clients and refers them to Internship and Placement Coordinator(s).
• Maintains contact with Career Services Coordinator to track and update client progress.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 3 years of related work experience; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1 year of relative experience required; experience working with public assistance population, employment services, or social service related field.
• Excellent public speaking skills with the ability to motivate and engage clients.

Salary: $46,000/year

Schedule: Able to work full time onsite 5 days a week.