Job Readiness Instructor - 4755

Job Description

Job Description

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention.

The Work Readiness Training Program of BronxWorks is designed to help participants develop the soft skills employers desire in employees to ensure that employees can perform work responsibilities efficiently and effectively, leading to the advancement and / or retention of employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment and Enrollment

• Develop and implement creative recruitment strategies to attract a diverse and qualified pool of candidates.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle, from initial inquiry through orientation.
• Conduct initial screenings and interviews to assess candidates' qualifications, readiness for training, and motivation to complete the program.
• Maintain and update recruitment data in the program database (e.g., Salesforce, etc.), tracking outreach activities, applicants, and enrollments.
• Maintain a waiting list of prospective participants, providing regular communication and follow-up.
• Support participants in their pursuit of career readiness, connect them with vital services, and other services essential for integration into the workforce. Coordinate efforts both externally and intra-agency.
• Demonstrated ability to work with underserved and specialized populations (i.e. immigrant, migrants, asylee populations, etc.).

Administration

QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact hrbenefits@bronxworks.org.