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SUMMARY: Teaches career readiness, life skills, and computer skills classes to participants with barriers to employment to equip them for community job placement and/or to enhance daily living skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (other duties may be assigned)

1. Assists the Director of Mission Services in planning and designing live, digital and/or virtual-based curriculum for job readiness skills, life skills, and technology skills. Prepares computer lessons and other instructional materials to meet the needs of the participants.
2. Provide career readiness services to participants including resume building, interview preparation, job search, application completion, creating cover letters, employer follow-ups, and communication skills.
3. Conducts and delivers computer courses to participants along with homework assignments, quizzes, assessments, and various other check-ins.
4. Creates and implements Individualized Service Plans with participants to establish measurable goals and objectives for their learning paths.
5. Promotes classes and agency offerings through meetings, newsletters, emails, site visits, social media, and other channels, as appropriate.
6. Establishes and maintains contact sources with valuable community partners, external employers, staffing agencies, fellow non-profits, public libraries, educational institutions, vocational training centers, transitional houses, and correctional facilities.
7. Able to effectively work with and serve diverse populations.
8. Able to provide general assessments and intakes to help determine the best course of action for participants and further using assessments to consult with any needed community partners, contacts, and/or the Director of Mission Services.
9. Continuous knowledge of local, federal, and state programs to assist participants with various needs.
10. Effective oral, written, and digital communication skills.
11. Able to always act in a professional manner while maintaining a space of integrity, confidentiality, and empathy.
12. Works with participants to increase motivation, provide continuous reinforcement to learning, assess level of functioning, and provide feedback for all learning activities.
13. Collaborates with Computer Skills Instructor(s), Workforce Development Specialist(s), and the Director of Mission Services to develop job search plans, application completion skills, life skills courses, career readiness courses, and resume assistance to help participants successfully complete their personal goals.
14. Assists participants with a person-centered, individualized approach.
15. Maintains detailed records including database profiles with documentation of participants, resources and referrals log, employer contacts, etc.
16. Works collaboratively with other Goodwill staff members, community partners, and other resource providers.
17. Serves as an advocate for the participants served through Goodwill.
18. Able to deliver measurable results as evidenced by the number of participants, outcomes and objectives reached for the participants, and extending the reach to vital community partners.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: BS/BA or equivalent service-related degree with a minimum of two-years relevant work experience. One year proven educational instructor experience may be substituted for each year of college if applicant possesses a high school diploma. Individual must also possess a valid Class C driver’s license.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to effectively present information to diverse groups of people. Ability to read, analyze and interpret government regulations, technical procedures, and applications. Ability to create presentations, write reports, facilitate business correspondence, and interpret policy and procedure manuals. Bilingual in Spanish and/or ASL desired, but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Indoor office and classroom environment with moderate noise.

COMPUTER LITERACY: Must be proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook, as well as proficient in using ZOOM. Must be able to provide basic trouble-shooting for various software and hardware needs. In addition, must be able to instruct and support participants with the aforementioned programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Lake Charles, LA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Click to apply: https://goodwilltxla.org/goodwill-job-application/

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in business, public administration, human services or related field. Master’s Degree preferred. Supervision or management experience with a minimum of 3 years related experience in administration of volunteer, nonprofit, or public service agencies. Be able to pass background check.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation and training; ability to work effectively with a volunteer board and committees; ability to plan, monitor, and evaluate budgets; experience in writing and administering grants; comfortable interacting with diverse populations; ability to organize, plan and implement activities appropriate to further organizational goals; ability to maintain confidentiality and be discreet. Able to deal effectively with people on an individual basis; speak before groups; administer and manage office and personnel efficiently.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY:

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management of the agency and all aspects of the agency’s operations. This primarily involves the supervision of a volunteer service program that provides CASA services to abused and neglected children. Key responsibilities include, but are not restricted to, resource development and maintenance, community and public relations, agency and program planning, liaison to the board of directors, personnel and fiscal management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

BOARD LIAISON

• Maintain appropriate relations with the Board and Board committees and keep them informed
• Assist in preparing agendas and notices for meetings, workshops, trainings, etc.
• Attend all Board meetings and prepare a monthly report
• Collaborate with the Executive Committee in facilitating Board orientation and ongoing training
• Assist the board in the formation and implementation of policies, procedures and activities for the effective and economical operation of the agency
• Present a clear picture of challenges confronting the organization to the Board, including outlining possible solutions to stated challenges
• Act as the official staff representative for CASA: report to the President and confer with other officers or committee chairs as necessary
• Ensure that the legal obligations of the agency are met
• Responsible for public accountability of the agency, maintenance of the agency facilities, and regular reporting to the Board President and other officers or committee chair as necessary

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Manage day–to-day fiscal operations
• Submit monthly and quarterly financial reports to grantors (as required)
• Review and approve all monthly and quarterly reports with their documentation
• Submit bills and expenditures for reimbursement and accounting
• Assist in developing agency’s annual budget
• Responsible for reviewing company insurance policies, assisting with the annual audit, tax statements and returns, and initiating periodic reports to the Board
• Payroll preparation and approval

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate qualified professional and non-professional staff
• Ensure compliance with personnel policies and recommend changes in policy and procedures based on their effect upon current policy/program
• Facilitate staff meetings
• Delegate duties to appropriate staff members

COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

• Act as the official representative of CASA Southeast Texas and ensure CASA’s mission is publicized throughout the community
• Public speaking to boost community awareness, collect donations and promote volunteerism
• Serve as liaison with National and Texas CASA and other agencies on state and local levels
• Maintain appropriate communication between CASA and court personnel, child welfare agencies, and the legal community
• Promote cooperation among agencies that work with abused and neglected children or that may benefit abused and neglected children
• Work with staff and/or volunteers to produce public awareness material
• Approve all written public relations material printed by the agency
• Form and maintain strong relationships with corporate partners and major donors

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

• Evaluate program services in relation to specified goals and standards and recommend modifications where appropriate
• Provide statistical information to the Board and funding sources
• Supervises the development and administration of professional development and education workshops and seminars for volunteers and staff
• Keep abreast of new legislation affecting CASA and what programs are being implemented and considered by other CASA agencies
• See that appropriate communication between CASA and court personnel, child welfare and the legal community is maintained

VOLUNTEERS

• Oversee volunteer recruitment, training, supervision, and recognition activities
• Assist with volunteer recruitment
• Ensure effective and appropriate use of volunteers in the provision of services

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

• Develop long and short-term goals for program, development, and fiscal management.
• Review CASA standards and assure compliance with funding and regulatory entities
• Submit policy changes or developments to the Board for review and approval
• Provide overall direction and participate in all fundraising activities
• Prepare VOCA, TXCASA, and other funding source proposals and/or applications
• Develop written/verbal presentations to corporate sponsors when requested
• Oversee maintenance of donor records (CRM)
• Direct the implementation of fundraising events, donor recognition, and communication activities
• Prepare Criminal Justice Division of the Governor’s Office, Texas CASA, National CASA and other grant proposals as is necessary.
• Maximizes funds available from foundations, grants, and state and federal agencies. Submits proposals to same. Informs Board of foundations to be approached.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Ability to travel both within and outside the state as needed
• Sign CASA Program, Inc.’s Conflict of Interest policy annually
• Participate in other continuing education opportunities relevant to this position
• Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors

Pay: $80,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to Relocate:

• Beaumont, TX 77702: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $11.00 – $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Caregiving: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Texas Driver’s License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person