Bilingual Workshop Facilitator

The County of Berks is seeking a full-time Bilingual (English/Spanish) Workshop Facilitator to provide services to job seeker customers at Pennsylvania CareerLink ~ Berks County, a one-stop workforce development system.

 

Responsibilities of the position include instructing job seeker customers in labor market information, job search strategies and skills, resume writing, interviewing, job search techniques, career decision making, goal setting, and job retention; researching data and compiling materials for learning activities; creating class outlines and curriculum; updating materials and curriculum as necessary; conducting lectures and facilitating discussions at on-site and off-site locations; conducting orientations; and providing individual customer assistance as necessary.

 

Skills and abilities required for the position include bilingual (English/Spanish) oral and written communication skills; the ability to empathize with underemployed/unemployed persons; thorough knowledge of the Berks County labor market; knowledge of curriculum development and classroom management; the ability to develop classroom materials; knowledge of Internet research and navigation; a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license; and strong interpersonal skills.

 

Minimum requirements for the position are a Bachelor’s Degree in education, sales/marketing, human resource management, social science, or related discipline, or an Associate Degree in education, sales/marketing, human resource management, social science, or related discipline

with 3 years of experience in classroom management and development of lesson plans.  Due to the nature of this position, reliable attendance is essential.  Current salary level is $17.19 per hour.

 

Resumes should be submitted by mail no later than September 27, 2006 to:  County of Berks, HR Dept., 633 Court St., 8th Floor, Reading, PA 19601, ATTN: Career Link ad.