Youth Trainer – Chennai Full Time

Specific Responsibilities:

·       Deliver a structured induction programme to each group of youth starting on the Livelihoods programme.

·       Conduct training- Induction, Life skills, core and workplace readiness skills

·       Lead all training in the district for the Magic Bus Livelihoods programme, which delivers skill training to youth and supports them in jobs and further education placements.

·       Innovation in designing implementation/formats

·       Deliver training content developed by Magic Bus national Programme Development Team and tailor this where necessary to the local context whilst ensuring session outcomes are delivered.

·       Ensure training outcomes are achieved in each session and youth receive consistent messages throughout all training interventions.

·       Design an effective Livelihoods Centre training timetable with the Centre Manager Livelihoods and ensure that this is constantly monitored and updated to enable youth to access the training they need.

·       Prepare and follow the training timetable

·       Finalization of PDP

·       Build trust with youth, take feedback on further development areas and skilling

·       Feedback on curriculum and training modules

·       Apply and continuously develop innovative training techniques to make training more effective, fun, and interactive.

·       Engage and motivate youth positively at all times ensuring youth are aware of their weekly timetables and attend the correct sessions.

·       Deliver a sharp focus on all training contributing to youth’s ability to take up work, training, or further education and being able to sustain these for 6 months.

·       Contribute to mapping institutions (government / NGO/ private and corporate foundations) that provide skills training opportunities in the local areas.

·       Identify and respond to risks that could lead to youth dropping out of the programme.

·       Build strong and trusted relationships with youth from the start of their engagement with Magic Bus.

·       Work with colleagues at district and regional levels to continuously improve the quality of Magic Bus Livelihoods programme and ensure our work is always safe and enjoyable for youth.

·       Undertake data collection and reporting duties that demonstrate the effectiveness and impact of training.

·       Act as a role model at all times demonstrating behaviour that displays the characteristics youth should develop to be successful in their chosen field.

Desired profile:

·       Graduates/Post graduates preferably in BSW/MSW, Psychology with 2+ years of experience in training and/or counseling.

High energy levels with a passion to succeed
·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·       Having impeccable integrity and high personal ethics