Career Readiness Instructor, Workforce Development and Refugee Services Programs - CAMBA

Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive.  We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in:  Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 73,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are in living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

CAMBA’s Workforce Development and Refugee Services programs annually provide thousands of low income community members with culturally competent case management, employment, education, vocational training, benefits access, health, financial literacy and English language services, in house and by referral. CAMBA specializes in assisting those with special barriers to employment including low skilled workers, long-term unemployed, immigrants and refugees, limited English speakers, formerly homeless, seniors, formerly incarcerated, trauma survivors and victims of human trafficking. These programs are performance-based, and success is measured by meeting enrollment, employment placement, training, retention and case management goals. 

Position: Career Readiness Instructor
Reports To: Program Manager
Location: 955 Flatbush Ave, Room 301, Brooklyn, NY 11226

What The Career Readiness Instructor Does:

• Build a rapport and collaborate with employer partners, leading to programmatic development, curriculum innovations and job placement outcomes.
• Foster an understanding of the skills and competencies needed for career success in a global economy.
• Develop customized trainings to meet specific employer hiring and advancement needs.
• Create and refine curriculum and lesson plans based on employer feedback and market demand.
• Research new materials and methods of instruction to keep curriculum current and relevant.
• Ensure lesson plans to meet core program & course objectives.
• Assess and test each client's level of ability to ensure appropriate placement.
• Prepare and distribute instructional materials for classroom/homework use.
• Provide classroom instruction topics related to career development and job skill attainment.
• Manage the classroom effectively to maximize client learning.
• Prepare, distribute, and grade periodic written assessments of clients' progress.
• Document and track client progress in case file and/or database
• Manage and maintain all program related data and records.
• Communicate with CAMBA career advisors, case managers, counselors, etc. regarding apparent barriers to client success (e.g., child daycare needs, possible health/housing issues, etc.) 
• Assist clients to write and/or enhance their resume.
• Refer clients to other CAMBA services to assist clients in eliminating barriers to success.
• Maintain daily client attendance records and forward daily sign in sheet to appropriate staff members.
• In coordination with job developers and career advisors, refer and track clients’ employment interviews and status of interviews.
• Conference clients' cases with appropriate Career Advisor and Job Developer to ensure job placement and retention.
• Liaise with employers to identify guest speakers, arrange site visits, and determine other opportunities to provide real-world experiences to clients.
• Provide weekly reports regarding completion of trainings, tasks and outcomes.
• Maintain and update pertinent documents to clients’ learning portfolio.
• Coordinate with other CAMBA personnel and with outside organizations regarding next steps in clients' progress toward their goals.
• Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of applicable experience in teaching.

• Relevant education and years of experience described above.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Client focused, culturally competent, empathetic, and flexible to the needs of clients and job seekers.
• Hands-on, interactive, and participatory teaching style.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines in fast-paced work environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work with refugees, asylees, immigrants, young adults, and low income populations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
• Bilingual preferred in Creole, Ukrainian, Farsi/Dari, Spanish, French, Russian, Arabic, or Mandarin (prioritized according to current program needs).

Compensation: $55,000 annually
When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.

Status: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.


CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.

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