Trainer (Soft skills and employability skills)

Atypical Advantage is India's largest platform for generating livelihood opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). 

40,000 PwDs

Different verticals including Visual Art and Performing Art along with Inclusive hiring and Academy serve to provide various livelihood opportunities to Persons with Disabilities.

Position Overview:

Key Responsibilities:

• Training Development and Delivery:

• Develop customized training modules tailored to the specific needs of candidates with disabilities.
• Conduct engaging and interactive training sessions covering topics such as communication skills, body language, confidence-building, and interview techniques.
• Utilize various training methods (e.g., role-playing, group activities, one-on-one coaching) to ensure effective learning.

• Candidate Sourcing and Batch Management

• Take end-to-end ownership of training batches, including identifying and sourcing suitable candidates, preparing and onboarding the batch, and ensuring timely and effective delivery of the training program.

• Candidate Preparation:

• Provide personalized coaching to candidates to help them identify and overcome their unique challenges.
• Conduct mock interviews and provide constructive feedback to enhance candidates’ interview performance.
• Equip candidates with strategies to handle different types of interviews (e.g., face-to-face, virtual, panel).

• Assessment and Evaluation:

• Assess the progress and development of candidates through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
• Monitor and report on training outcomes and make necessary adjustments to training programs based on feedback and performance data.

• Collaboration and Support:

• Work closely with the recruitment team to understand the specific job requirements and expectations of employers.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in soft skills training and disability inclusion.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a soft skills trainer, preferably with a focus on training persons with disabilities.
• Strong understanding of the unique challenges faced by persons with disabilities in the job market.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to create an inclusive and supportive training environment.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for helping individuals achieve their career goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in training and development (e.g., CPTD, CTT+) or related credentials.
• Experience in job coaching.
• Familiarity with assistive technologies and tools used by persons with disabilities.
• Knowledge of ISL (Indian Sign Language) is a plus.