Prepares course outlines to instruct program participants in technical specialty and allied technologies. Compiles and prepares all training materials in line with training requirements. Provides employability skills training with a focus on office skills, i.e. increased typing speed and accuracy levels, filing, operating a variety of office equipment, developing inter-personal skills and telephone techniques, etc. Also, provides Microsoft Office XP skills training to participants so that both disciplines will enable them to competitively seek, obtain and retain a job in the office specialist occupational cluster, i.e. Administrative Assistant, File Clerk, Data Entry Operator, etc. with upward mobility. Office XP training emphasizes Word and Excel skills. Works collaboratively with staff to provide life skills training.

Assigns and corrects lessons. Maintains attendance and classroom discipline. Participates in staff meetings, conferences and training workshops. Keeps abreast of technological developments through study and industry contacts. Recommends curricula revisions to incorporate changes. Presents classroom and on-the-job training according to curricula and program requirements. Identifies gaps and areas for enhancement in course material and adapts accordingly. Implements Quality Management standards according to requirements and performs other related duties, such as counseling participants in adjusting to the program activities, advising them on occupational opportunities and resolving problems. Monitors activities and behavior of participants during program activities to ensure physical and environmental safety.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years training experience in secretarial skills,
Requires teaching experience with the disadvantaged population with multiple barriers,
Ability to prepare and teach adults to take and pass the Microsoft Office Certification examination,
Bachelor’s degree in the Business Education field,
Possesses MOS certification,
Full and part-time positions/working 9AM – 5PM or 6PM – 10PM,
Good competitive salary

A+ Instructor

Responsibilities

Teaches A+ certification courses with emphasis on the Core and Operating Systems areas of expertise. Designs curriculum with emphasis on accommodating students with varying levels of computer experience and knowledge. Provides classroom and lab environments to support the course material outlined in the curriculum. Utilizes a variety of teaching tools and techniques to establish and maintain a lively learning environment and heightened interest level. Works individually with students to help them prepare for national certification examinations.

Assigns and corrects lessons. Maintains attendance and classroom discipline. Participates in staff meetings, conferences and training workshops. Keeps abreast of technological developments through study and industrial and/or professional contacts. Recommends curricula revisions to incorporate changes. Presents classroom and lab training according to curricula and program requirements. Identifies gaps and areas for enhancement in course material and adapts accordingly. Implements Quality Management standards according to requirements and performs other related duties, such as counseling participants in adjusting to the program activities, advising them on occupational opportunities and resolving problems. Monitors activities and behavior of participants during program activities to ensure physical and environmental safety.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years teaching experience / 2 in A+,
Requires teaching experience with the disadvantaged population with multiple barriers,
Possess A+ certification credentials,
Ability to prepare and teach adults to take and pass Core and Operating Systems national examinations,
Part-time position working 6PM – 10PM,
Good competitive salary

Basic Education Instructor

Responsibilities

Serves as the literacy advocate for the organization. Assists in the development and delivery of the organization’s literacy initiatives. Works in tandem with Skills Training Instructor to identify the core learning needs of the participants. Utilizes PLATO Learning System, an Internet skills development course that is self paced and supports the program’s open entry / open exit enrollment, to improve participant’s grade level. Provides participant with focused, GED preparation, targeting individual areas that need improvement. Establishes criteria and tests participants in order to measure individual progress. Records participants’ progress. Evaluates participants’ progress in attaining goals and objectives.

Assigns and corrects lessons. Maintains attendance and classroom discipline. Participates in staff meetings, conferences and training workshops. Keeps abreast of basic educational developments and enhancements through study and professional contacts. Recommends curricula revisions to incorporate changes. Presents classroom and on-the-job training according to curricula and requirements. Identifies gaps and areas for enhancement in course material and adapts accordingly. Implements Quality Management standards according to requirements and performs other related duties, such as counseling participants in adjusting to the program activities, advising them on occupational opportunities and resolving problems. Monitors activities and behavior of participants during program activities to ensure physical and environmental safety.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years training experience in the Adult Basic Education field, including experience as a tutor and/or classroom instructor,
Bachelor’s degree in the Education discipline,
Requires teaching experience with the disadvantaged population with multiple barriers,
Good competitive salary,
Full and part-time positions/working 9AM – 5PM or 6PM – 10PM,
Good competitive salary

Web Page Design Instructor

Responsibilities

Teaches web page design in a summer program for youth using Microsoft FrontPage and the HTML programming language. Designs curriculum with emphasis on accommodating students with varying levels of computer experience and knowledge. Provides classroom and lab environments to support the course material outlined in the curriculum. Utilizes a variety of teaching tools and techniques to establish and maintain a lively learning environment and heightened interest level. Works one-on-one with students to help them apply the techniques they have learned to projects in areas of interest to them individually.

Assigns and corrects lessons. Maintains attendance and classroom discipline. Participates in staff meetings, conferences and training workshops. Keeps abreast of technological developments through study and industrial and/or professional contacts. Recommends curricula revisions to incorporate changes. Presents classroom and lab training according to curricula and program requirements. Identifies gaps and areas for enhancement in course material and adapts accordingly. Implements Quality Management standards according to requirements and performs other related duties, such as counseling participants in adjusting to the program activities, advising them on occupational opportunities and resolving problems. Monitors activities and behavior of participants during program activities to ensure physical and environmental safety.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years experience in teaching simple web page design
Full-time position for 6 weeks during the summer
Ability to instruct youth in developing simple web pages
Good competitive salary

Case Manager / Job Coach

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive participant assessments, interviews and intakes. Interviews potential participants to appraise their interests, aptitudes, abilities and personality characteristics for vocational and educational planning. Develops and places qualified participants into full-time employment. Coordinates services based upon assessment and planning. Monitors individual participant activities aimed at attaining set goals and overcoming barriers. Conducts frequent one-on-one participant sessions. Conducts follow-up services with participants and employers. Provides appropriate referrals, as needed.

Maintains case management model with weekly documentation of participant progress. Submits weekly case management report and monthly program report. Assists instructors with lectures, testing and curriculum preparation. Networks with employers and other external agencies to assist participants with employment opportunities and other services. Assists participant with job search preparation, activities and placement. Performs recruitment activities.

Functions as an advocate between site personnel and participants to maintain open communications and achieve individual education plan and employment objectives. Plans, develops and implements strategies for developing participants’ independent work skills. Monitors activities and behavior of participants during program activities to ensure physical and environmental safety.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in the Social Services field,
Requires recruiting, counseling and job placement experience with the disadvantaged population with multiple barriers,
Minimum 3 years case management experience,
Must have knowledge of the business community,
Good competitive salary,
Full-time position

Administrative Assistant

Responsibilities

Provides overall administrative support to OIC/DC staff; typing, writing, filing, faxing. Serves as first line of contact for callers and/or walk-ins. Takes and transcribes dictation. Composes and types forms, letters, reports and other office documents and materials as required. Answers phones; receives and directs calls, provides routine information to callers or refer callers to proper sources. Coordinates meetings and/or staff appointments. Receives and directs all mail. Maintains and orders office supplies. Responsible for all HR functions. Executes all service and maintenance contracts. Supervises payroll and employee benefits information. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years experience,
Excellent telephone techniques and interpersonal skills,
Must have keyboard speed with a minimum of 50 wpm and 100% accuracy,
Good writing skills with ability to write good business letters and memos,
Requires knowledge in word processing and PC business machine language,
Good organizational skills; must have ability to prioritize heavy, multi-tasked workload,
Excellent skills in Microsoft Word & Excel,
Full-time position,
Good competitive salary

All interested candidates should e-mail resumes to info@oicdc.org or forward them to:

OIC/DC
Attn: DHL
3707 Martin Luther King Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20032