Job Description

The Hard Skills Instructor (HIS) is responsible for coordinating and delivering certified hard skills training to participants incarcerated at Rikers Island. This includes curriculum development, facilitation of OSHA/Flaggers and other industry-recognized certifications, and collaboration with jail-based staff and employment services. The instructor must be dynamic, engaging, and results-oriented, with a strong command of subject matter and the ability to motivate participants.

The HSI collaborates with cross-functional teams (i.e., education, job placement), supervisor, and senior leadership to monitor and track performance and find solutions to maximize outcomes for participants. This is a hands-on, relationship-driven role that requires strong engagement skills, effective case management and wraparound services competencies, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to providing excellence in service delivery.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Effective Engagement & Individualized Services
  • Provide Training Delivery & Curriculum Development to participants enrolled in the program
  • Facilitate certified hard skills training, including OSHA/Flaggers, building maintenance, and construction.
  • Develop and maintain training curriculum and materials using textbooks, handouts, workbooks, and web- based resources.
  • Deliver engaging and dynamic instruction to incarcerated participants at Rikers Island.
  • Facilitate groups to support completion of OSHA-recognized certifications.
  • Facilitate Makin It Work curriculum to participants
  • Consult with Transition Specialist and Employment Specialists staff to align curriculum with training needs.
  • Develop relationships with DOC staff for instruction coordination.
• Data and Performance Management
  • Ensure 90% of caseload achieves ≥ 90% of KPI Contract Requirements.
  • Analyze caseload performance minimum of 2X/month in partnership with the supervisor to identify strengths, challenges, gaps, and improvement needs.
  • Monitor, discuss, and track improvement needs a minimum of 1X/month in partnership with the supervisor and co-develop an action plan or performance improvement plan (PIP) accordingly.
  • As directed by and in partnership with the supervisor, review, discuss, and address the needs of the action plan or PIP with 100% accuracy, including actions, follow-ups, owners, and outcomes.
  

You're a Great Fit for This Role If:

• You hold a minimum of an associate's degreeor equivalent credentialrequired. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution preferred.

• You bring a minimum of 2 years of experience in career services, case management, workforce development, or social services, OR in related fields, such as education, healthcare administration, retail orhospitality management, or humanresources.

• You can pass security clearance with the NYC Department of Corrections.

Compensation:

$75k-$80K

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mission: Fedcap, Inc. makes high outcome, life-changing, sustainable differences for individuals and families to improve their economic well-being through work.

Fedcap, Inc. offers a wide array of programs and services to help individuals achieve success in education and employment and become self-sufficient adults. Our specific focus areas include case management, work readiness, vocational and employer based training, job placement and post placement supports.

Fedcap, Inc. provides a broad range of services to thousands of individuals across a growing footprint, helping them achieve economic and social well-being. Our team of talented, caring staff are passionate about our work. They are committed to ensuring that every individual served can experience the dignity that comes from a job.

Fedcap, Inc. launched as part of The Fedcap Group in 2018.

Website: https://fedcapinc.org/