Trainer, KnoxWorx

Description

Our Mission: Knoxville Leadership Foundation (KLF) serves the Knoxville area by connecting communities of resource with communities of need, while reconciling people to Jesus Christ and to each other.

Purpose of the Position: The KnoxWorx Trainer is a full-time position with a focus on helping program participants develop skills and gain credentials in KnoxWorx’s multiple training initiatives

Responsibilities & Organization

General

• Teaching, coaching and mentoring skills
• Curriculum development
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Effective relational and networking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, database management, etc.)
  
  

Essential Functions

• Provide quality instruction and supervision to program participants in a variety of training environments to include job readiness and soft skill development, industry specific trainings (ie: Construction, Culinary etc.), On-The-Job Training, and High School Equivalency (HiSet) education.
• Provide training in a variety of KnoxWorx training environments to include: KnoxWorx Training Center, Classroom, Worksite, Knox County Detention Center (pre-release), Day Reporting Center.
• Provide trauma informed teaching with an understanding that trauma can impact learning and behavior and work to find ways to better support students who may be experiencing trauma.
• Maintain classroom and worksite behavioral expectations and effectively address behavioral issues when needed.
• Daily mentoring, life coaching with program participants.
• Maintain and track progress, assessing participant skill development through program completion.
• Small class size with an average of 10-25 students.
• Coordinate with KLF case managers and local service providers for referral services.
• Participate in case management meetings providing observations of students’ strengths and weaknesses, including discipline and de-escalation meetings w student\staff.
• Function as part of a team, integrating education and credential training with leadership development and life skills components of the program.
• Employ a variety of materials, techniques, and technology to help learners improve important workplace skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and working as a member of a team.
• Participation in all appropriate staff meetings, retreats, etc. as assigned by your supervisor
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent teaching experience of young adults and adults with barriers to employment

Competencies Required

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Adaptability: adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and can deal with foundation growth, frequent change, delays, and unexpected events.
• Analytical/Problem Solving: Gathers and analyzes information skillfully, resolving problems in a timely manner.
• Communication: maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things. Strong written and oral skills.
• Planning/Organizing: prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Quality control: demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Bending and twisting.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.