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Apply promptly for full consideration.\n\nThe Opportunity\nThe Life Skills Educator (LSE) leads large group workshops for our program participants that prepare them for success in temporary and permanent employment. The workshops are comprised of 10-20 participants and take place in our local office four days a week.\nDepending on site needs, the LSE may also be assigned Intake and/or Outreach functions, described below. \nThis is an in-person role with the expectation that staff report to a CEO site, as the majority of participant interactions are conducted in person.\nAs part of our mission, we strongly encourage individuals who have lived experience of incarceration or involvement in the justice system to apply for this role.\nWho We Are\nThe Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) provides employment services to people recently released from incarceration. Across the United States, 8,000-9,000 people participate in CEO each year, transitioning to employment that supports themselves, their families, and their communities.\nWhat began as a demonstration project of the Vera Institute of Justice in the 1970s to address employment barriers facing the formerly incarcerated following release in New York City has grown into the leading reentry employment organization in the country, where over 30,000 formerly incarcerated individuals have secured full-time employment since 1996.\nWho You Are\nYou come to CEO with 2+ years of experience teaching or leading group presentations\nYou demonstrate a commitment to CEO's mission and interest in working in a fast-growing and results-oriented nonprofit environment\nYou are passionate about helping individuals become the best version of themselves\nYou have a deep interest in re-entry or criminal justice reform\nYou have the ability to lift morale and present content in a way that's exciting and engaging to participants\nYou have the ability to take into account and analyze various points of view and data to form a perspective appropriate to a particular context\nYou have the ability to learn and convey curricula quickly and accurately using excellent communication skills and the flexibility to change up your style to ensure participant understanding\nYou are comfortable with providing the feedback and support necessary to facilitate the development of participant knowledge and skills\nYou are self-motivated, diligent, resilient, and demonstrate stamina and vigor as you hold yourself accountable to deadlines and outcomes, even in the face of adversity or setbacks\nYou are highly organized with top-notch time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities seamlessly or ask for support with prioritization when needed\nYou are comfortable learning new technologies that an organization adopts/implements\nYou have a Valid Driver's License\nWhat You’ll Be Responsible For\nTransport participants to classroom training center for apprenticeship training as needed/up to 5 hours per week. \nWork Readiness Education and Orientation Facilitation\nPresent well-prepared, organized, engaging, and clear content that follows CEO's course syllabus to participants\nPrepare participants for CEO's program model by ensuring they have sufficient documentation and are aware of all policies and safety practices\nGuide and coach participants in key preparatory activities tied to employment, including writing professional resumes, networking, and mock interviewing\nHelp participants become job-start ready by promoting their development and effective utilization of communication and self-presentation skills\nEngage participants in ongoing discussions about their employment goals, offering support, encouragement, and constructive feedback\nKeep abreast of current practices and events that could impact participants; making suggestions about new material to incorporate into the curriculum\nKeep parole officers in the loop regarding participant progress\nUse motivational interviewing techniques as appropriate to guide participants to goal achievement\nMonitor and record class attendance\nConsistently and accurately document all participant contact and progress in case management system\nEscort participants to nearby agencies to apply for documents when needed\nSupport Site Lead with administrative and operational duties to ensure the smooth and seamless operation of the site\nPerform other tasks and responsibilities that will be assigned from time to time\nSite-Assigned Responsibilities\nBased on site needs, a LSE may be assigned one or both of the following functions in addition to the core responsibilities above within their full-time capacity. \nOutreach and Relationship Building\nCultivate relationships with probation/parole officers and community organizations to drive participant referrals.\nWork off-site at supervision offices to deliver presentations about our service offerings, facilitate referrals, and share participant progress updates.\nConnect participants to external resources as needed.\nDocument all outreach activities, contacts, and outcomes in Salesforce\nOutreach Function\nMust be able to travel throughout the city in which the site is located\nComfortable conducting outreach and skilled in relationship building; able to understand the priorities of an individual or group and craft persuasive written or verbal communication given those priorities\nIntake and Onboarding\nWelcome walk-ins, explain document requirements, collect intake materials, and deliver brief CEO program overviews.\nReview all intake documents-including I-9s-for CEO and federal compliance, returning documents accurately to participants.\nInput participant details promptly and accurately into Salesforce.\nRetrieve parole documentation and liaise seamlessly with participants, referral sources, and internal departments.\nManage and respond to requests for letters of reasonable assurance, agency inquiries (e.g., OCSE, SSA), and employment verifications.\nReturn documents with 100% accuracy to the correct participants\nIntake Function\nStrong attention to detail; adheres to CEO structures and processes and ensures work product is consistent, accurate, and thoroughly documented\nDemonstrates respect, fairness, patience, and efficiency with participants, referral partners, and outside agencies\nCompensation and Benefits\nThe salary range for this position is $47,800. In an effort to be both equitable and transparent, CEO's compensation philosophy considers a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, experience, internal equity, and home office location in making a final determination on our salary offer.\nWe recognize that salary is a part of the overall compensation package and also provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, as well as professional development opportunities and training, including regular training opportunities in Motivational Interviewing (MI). MI is one evidence-based skill that reentry and human service professionals can utilize when supporting participants to achieve their goals.\nWe also offer paid parental leave, participation in a retirement plan, sick and vacation leave, paid holidays and more. We are a workplace that promotes continual learning and teamwork, offering lunch and learns, team outings, holiday gatherings and more for our staff.\nMore About Us\nCenter for Employment Opportunities believes that everyone deserves the chance to shape a stronger future for themselves, their families, and their communities. People who are justice involved are highly encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. CEO is committed to the CROWN Act, and creating an open space where our employees can present as their true authentic selves.\nAll qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender, gender identity, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, citizenship status, current employment status, caregiver status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. 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