Skills Trainer - Project Search

Skills Trainer - Project Search

Position Type:

Support Staff/Para educator for Sped

Date Posted:

2/18/2025

Location:

Project SEARCH at Salina Regional Health Center

Date Available:

ASAP

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POSITION:
Skills Trainer for Project SEARCH -- To facilitate the training and integration of students with disabilities in a worksite rotation and /or competitive work environment

LOCATION:

Project SEARCH at Salina Regional Health Center

START DATE:

ASAP

REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma required. Experience working with people with disabilities and/or working in the industry/business field preferred. Other qualifications include enthusiasm, decision making skills, strong oral and written communication skills, productive team member, flexible, and collaboration skill. Must be professional and organized.

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DUTIES:

* Provide individualized support for student at the host business worksite rotation or competitive job which includes: job coaching, building natural supports, identifying job accommodations, assistive technology, etc.
* Perform specific job analysis, task analysis, and job matching activities.
* Train students in the areas of grooming, hygiene, communication, interviewing, and behavior as they relate to successful employment.
* Communicate with Project SEARCH instructor to make final decisions regarding any issues that may affect student success at a worksite rotation or competitive job site. These decisions may be related to continued job coaching, fading, behavior job tasks, etc.
* Attend training provided by school district personnel to become knowledgeable of strategies and current "best practices" in the field of supported employment.
* Communicate effectively with Project SEARCH Instructor, other job coaches, employers, co-workers, family members, school and agency personnel.

* Strong computer skills.