About WSMWorkSource Montgomery, Inc. (WSM) is a nonprofit organization and fiduciary agent for Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act funding in Montgomery County. The non-profit organization operates the American Job Centers in Wheaton and Germantown and provides employment services to county residents who are unemployed or underemployed. Additionally, WSM engages employers in various industries throughout the county to ensure that their workforce needs are being met.Position Overview:This Instructional Coordinator role operates inside the Montgomery County Correctional Facility in Boyds, MD to provide essential skills training to justice-impacted clients housed at the facility who may have limited job skills, work histories, and significant employment barriers.This role is expected to be onsite 5 days a weekand involves working closely with program participants, community partners and internal teams to ensure the training programs meet the needs of the workforce. The ideal candidate will support participants in developing the skills necessary to secure and retain employment and will continuously improve instructional strategies to maximize program effectiveness.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and design instructional materials and training curricula that address the skills needed in the current job market.
Collaborate with industry experts, employers and workforce development professionals to ensure training content is relevant and up to date.
Integrate career readiness and soft skills training into instructional programs.
Facilitate engaging and interactive training sessions for participants.
Adapt teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of adult learners, including those varying levels of education and work experience.
Utilize technology and digital platforms to enhance the learning experience.
Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that motivates participants to achieve their career goals.
Maintain training records and record events, classes, and all applicable activities in the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE).
Track, analyze, and organize data and report any identified patterns and trends.
Conduct course evaluations and surveys; assist with plans of correction.
Meet weekly with the Instructional Team and contribute to meetings with relevant workshop feedback.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
Ability to engage and motivate diverse groups of learners.
Knowledge of workforce development and adult learning.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in education, social work or related field (preferred)
Experience working with diverse populations to include various socio-economic groups.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of WSM and Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF) background screenings.
Must have daily access to reliable transportation to use in the performance of the job.
Status:Full TimeLocation:The position is primarily based inside the Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF) in Boyds, MD and isrequired to be onsite 5 days a week. Applicants should be local to the DC Metro region.WorkSource Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. WSM makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, mer t, and business needs at the time.WSM completes the Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. EOE, Including Disability/Vets.For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.https://worksourcemontgomery.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1308902-140725.html