Join our dynamic Transitions Team as a Project Search Skills Trainer and make a real impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities in their crucial last year of high school!
OE partners with local school systems, host businesses, Vocational Rehabilitation, and management care organizations for Project Search. As a Project Search Skills Trainer, your mission is to empower and guide students through their transition into adulthood. You'll play a pivotal role in supporting these individuals as they complete internships, developing essential work skills for a successful future in employment. This position is in partnership with local schools and a medical facility. The position will be on-site at Duke Regional Hospital working with students with disabilities to support them on internships.
- Provide individualized support for students to acquire competitive and marketable employment skills.
- Utilize effective support techniques including prompting, fading, and appropriate accommodations based on student need.
- Provide job development activities to secure job sites for placements and job shadowing experiences.
- Communicate with all parties to ensure student and programmatic success.
- Collect, evaluate, and report student performance.
- Maintain and submit documentation as required.
- Work with school staff for student support and growth.
- Network with local businesses for programmatic activities and student employment opportunities.
- Provide job coaching for students placed in community employment.
- Trains students in the areas of grooming, hygiene, communication, interviewing, and behavior as they relate to successful employment.
- Assist families and students in identifying and accessing services.
- Assist in transportation arrangements for employees who are placed in community and/or transport as needed.
- Stay informed about program performance expectations and stay current on trends in youth and workforce development.
- Acts as a positive role model.
- Maintains a safe work environment.
Project Search Skills Trainer candidates must have a high school diploma or GED; an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a human services-related field is preferred. Experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or working in education is preferred. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, works independently, communicates professionally, and demonstrates patience and compassion. A valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation are required. CPR, First Aid, and NCI+ certifications are preferred but can be provided. Candidates must also pass background, drug, and medical screenings, including any required vaccinations.
