Project Search Program Coordinator

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

Responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of the Project SEARCH program which includes but is not limited to supervising, training and problem‑solving issues related to the interns and working diligently to ensure the successful completion of the program for each intern.

Monday – Friday (8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.)

• Provides direct supervision to assigned employees in order to enhance their job skill set.
• Provides on‑going support to employees to assure completion of job responsibilities.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the agency's policies, applicable laws and governmental regulatory agencies.
• Reviews employees' responsibilities to determine time frame and scope of authority, reviews employees' requirements and allotments of available resources.
• Evaluates employees' productivity and documentation of service delivery.
• Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Participates in recruitment, screening and orientation of all Project SEARCH interns.
• Performs travel training with interns when utilizing public transportation.
• Develops Project Search internship rotations.
• Works with business liaison and department managers to develop internship sites, write job descriptions, task lists, job analysis, and plan for necessary modifications for the internships and competitive jobs.
• Teaches the essential tasks/duties/core skills of the job to the intern.
• Provides individual support depending on each intern and job task needs.
• Learns the internship duties and makes modifications (label cabinets, simply written instructions, etc.) necessary to allow the student to successfully complete the job.
• Attends job orientation with the intern and clarifies information with the intern as necessary.
• Builds natural supports and reduces the amount of time spent with each intern as core skills are developed.
• Assesses student skills and gathers baseline data.
• Schedules and runs Project Search team and individual intern employment planning meetings.
• Completes necessary evaluations, reports and other documentation.
• Keeps Electronic Health Record up to date on interns' progress.
• Ensures accurate billing is completed on a weekly basis.
• Abides by and ensures all staff abides by DDD regulations at all times.
• Maintains Project Search portal; reviews at least monthly and updates accordingly.
• Attends monthly steering committee meetings.
• Completes all required (DDD and Relias) training in a timely manner.

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in the Human Services field and a minimum three (3) years of related experience.
• A valid driver's license with clean record.

North Jersey Friendship House is an Equal Opportunity Employer.