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　　YOUTHBUILD ELGIN CONSTRUCTION TRAINER

　　TITLE: YouthBuild Elgin Construction Trainer

　　LOCATION: Elgin, Illinois

　　REPORTS TO: YouthBuild Program Director

　　DATES: Two-year program beginning November 2023

　　EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Part-Time/28 hours per week/\$25-28 per hour

　　PROGRAM SUMMARY:

　　YouthBuild is a three-year workforce development program funded by theDepartment of Labor that provides

　　employment, education, leadership development, and trainingopportunities to disadvantaged and low-income

　　youth between the ages of 16 and 24, most of whom dropped out of highschool. The overarching goal of this

　　program is to provide disadvantaged and low-income youth with theopportunity to obtain a high school

　　diploma and construction certifications online, develop employment hardand soft skills and secure local in-

　　demand jobs thus achieving economic self-sufficiency.

　　PURPOSE

　　? To ensure youth participants are prepared for and pass all modules ofthe National Center for Construction

　　Education and Research (NCCER) construction trades curriculum.

　　? To teach and oversee young adults in the performance of tasks relatedto rehabilitation and/or construction

　　of affordable housing and other civic service projects.

　　? To provide supportive guidance and encourage the development ofacademic, life management, and

　　personal growth skills.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　1. Teach the national construction certification curriculum to youthparticipants using prescribed materials.

　　2. Administer module tests, track and report youth participant results,providing remedial help as needed.

　　3. Teach youth participants construction skills in demolition, roughframing, roofing, drywall, and finish

　　carpentry.

　　4. Ensure worksite safety, modeling and reinforcing properconstructions techniques and all trained safety

　　procedures including proper use of hand tools, power tools, andequipment.

　　5. Support the academic and leadership goals of the program byincorporating both into building site activities.

　　6. Initiate and schedule OSHA, first aid, and CPR training for allyouth participants.

　　7. Coordinate with partner project manager to develop a detailedconstruction plan and schedule, material

　　needs, and other information as required.

　　8. Assist partner(s) in determination of labor and resourcerequirements for projects as needed.

　　9. Set worksite behavioral standards and model appropriate behavior andmethods of addressing problems at

　　the construction site.

　　10. Lead and supervise youth participants in community service projectsas requested.

　　11. Keep YouthBuild Program Director informed of construction progressand challenges.

　　12. Provide observations of youth participants strengths and weaknessesand input on individualized plans for

　　improvement.

　　13. Coordinate with other staff members to consistently enforce programpolicies and solve program logistical

　　issues.

　　14. Assist in youth participant follow-up activities includingportfolio development, job placement, post-

　　secondary education exploration and on-going vocational training andinternship/apprenticeship

　　opportunities.

　　15. Participate as part of the site team in program planning, toinclude Mental Toughness and follow up

　　activities.

　　16. Keep construction certification report up to date, provide requiredcertifications statistics to Job Developer

　　on a quarterly basis, and apply for youth participant certificationsupon completion of the curriculum.

　　17. Complete daily activity log and construction report section ofweekly report form in a timely manner.

　　18. Maintain inventory of all tools and equipment used on the jobdaily.

　　19. Attend additional meetings and training courses as required.

　　20\ Participate in special projects as required.

　　21. All other duties as assigned.

　　PROGRAM HOURS:

　　The hours are generally 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

　　QUALIFICATIONS:

　　? Minimum of three years professional journey level constructionexperience working with all elements of

　　housing construction required.

　　? Knowledge of methods and skills in the use of carpentry equipment,materials, and tools, and common

　　hazards and necessary safety precautions required.

　　? Skilled at reading and interpreting instructions, diagrams, sketches,and blueprints.

　　? Proven ability to present and provide instruction in areas related toremodeling and new construction.

　　? Ability to relate to, lead, and instruct populations of young adultsages 16 24 who have become

　　disconnected from traditional education and career preparation.

　　? Passion for working with young people of diverse cultural,socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds to

　　reorient their lives, d