Part-Time Skills Trainer - Project SEARCH

Job Title: Work Skills Trainer
- Project SEARCH

Department: Skilled Trades

Reports Directly To: Project SEARCH Instructor/Coordinator

Position Closing Date: Open until filled (Filling two positions)

Job Group: Part-time, 29 hours, 10 month

Hourly Wage: $13.50/hr

Responsible for providing training and support for student interns to ensure success during worksite rotations and for job development and placement of student interns.

• Provides individualized support for student interns at the host business worksite rotation which includes but is not limited to job coaching, building natural supports, identifying job accommodations and assistive technology.
• Provides job development support for student interns being placed in competitive employment including but not limited to attending job orientation with the interns.
• Maintains effective and frequent communication with the Project SEARCH instructor/coordinator as it relates to the student interns being trained.
• Provides, completes, maintains, and updates high quality specific job analysis, task analysis, and job matching activities and provides all documents to the Project SEARCH instructor/coordinator.
• Carries out the steps of the job coaching plan with the student intern and other parties, as appropriate.
• Works with student interns and Project SEARCH instructor/coordinator to problem solve issues related to training and employment.
• Assists student interns in the development of resumes and completion of job applications.
• Practices positive reinforcement techniques with student interns.
• Assists Project SEARCH instructor/coordinator with training and reinforcement in the classroom as needed.
• Attends required training to become knowledgeable of strategies and current best practices in the field of supported employment.
• Effectively uses technology to complete tasks and duties.
• Adheres to and promote standards of the host business and/or competitive work site in order to promote job productivity, efficiency, and student intern success.
• Builds and maintain a positive rapport with host business department supervisors and co-workers of the student intern.
• Adheres to deadlines for submitting and completing appropriate job coaching paperwork including but not limited to weekly job development forms and weekly progress evaluations.
• Transports students in a district vehicle to and from the assigned hospital site, other work‑based learning and community service experiences.
• Recognizes and act on the legal responsibilities concerning the safety and welfare of the student interns.
• Collaborates with partners to determine long‑term support needed to retain employment.
• Attends and participates in monthly partner meetings.
• Attends and participates in professional growth activities such as conferences and in‑service meeting.
• Attends and participates in department and district meetings, in‑services, and professional development.
• Maintains professional competence.
• Performs such other duties and tasks as may be assigned.
• Ability to be present on the job as described under working conditions and contract details.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Position requires possession of a valid Oklahoma Driver's license and the ability to independently drive to meetings, training locations, and other District campuses. Must remain in compliance with District driving record policies.
• Five years of recent experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Recent experience as a job coach or trainer is preferred.
• Experience in educational setting a plus.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and direction.
• Ability to understand and meet critical deadlines.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office components (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), e‑mail, and the internet is essential.
• Ability to consistently deliver superior customer service.

Must work both indoors and outdoors while supervising student interns using tools, supplies, and equipment relevant to the specific training. May include use of chemicals. Must provide documented evidence of current vaccinations and/or required tests.…