Essential Functions

• Develops curriculum, plans, prepares, and conducts relevant and practical employment and life skill class lessons and monitors student’s performance; Facilitates the Challenge to Change Goal Setting curriculum
• Responsible for effective classroom management; establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons
• Works with students one-on-one when they need extra help or attention
• Assists clients in gaining employment by providing job assessment, counseling, resources, and opportunities, both on and off-site.
• Communicates regularly with Supervisor concerning department, program, and client issues
• Confers regularly with Program Supervisor, case managers, housing navigators, and Residential and other staff members, regarding the clients’ success and challenges

• As a member of the EES Team, collaborates with staff to promote success, resolve barriers, and implement/sponsor programs/services and opportunities. Participates in staff meetings, and program/department reviews and collaborates in EES-wide events. Is flexible in supporting the program by taking on temporary duties when needed.
• Enforces program and agency policy and procedures for behavior in the classroom, and provides a positive learning environment
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation in the CSTAR client database, including updating module service and case notes; updates goals in ADP bi-monthly throughout the year
• On-time completion of assigned training and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Communications, Social Services or equivalent experience; and 2 – 4 years of experience in instruction and curriculum development
• Knowledge of adult learners and alternative educational methods and the ability to apply these methods to adult, homeless and multicultural students
• Bilingual English/Spanish a MUST
• Intermediate user of MS Office, focusing on basic computer instruction and MS Word resume building
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License and be able to qualify for insurance coverage
• Participate in an annual Tuberculosis screening and/or other screenings when necessary