Project SEARCH Skills Trainer for the 2018-19 School Year:
TITLE: Project SEARCH Skills Trainer
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma, experience with youth and adults with disabilities preferred.
REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Secondary Special Services; Project SEARCH Program Instructor
JOB GOAL: To provide training and support for students, business co-workers, families, and district
personnel to ensure success during the worksite rotations and community interactions.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
KEY RESULT AREA: To facilitate the training and integration of a student with disabilities in a worksite rotation and/or competitive work environment.
- Provides individualized support for student at the host business worksite rotation which includes: job coaching, building natural supports, identifying job accommodations, assistive technology, etc.
- Communicates effectively with Project SEARCH Instructor, other job coaches, employers, co-workers, and school and agency personnel as it relates to the student being trained.
- Perform specific job analysis, task analysis, and job matching activities.
- Carries out steps of job coaching plan with students and other parties as appropriate.
- Work with consumers, employers, families, job placement specialist, agency personnel, affiliate school personnel and other appropriate parties to problem solve issues related to training and employment.
- Practice positive reinforcement techniques with students, co-workers, and other staff.
- Trains students in the areas of grooming, hygiene, communication, interviewing, and behavior as they relate to successful employment.
- Provides travel training to job site if necessary.
- Communicates 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.
- Attends training provided by school district personnel to become knowledgeable of strategies and current “best practices” in the field of supported employment.
- Participates in decision making process to identify and implement training strategies and/or services with other Project SEARCH staff and host business staff.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
KEY RESULT AREA: Responsible for performing those duties and activities that are conducive for an effective and efficient daily operation.
- Adheres to and promotes standards of the host business and/or competitive work site in order to promote job productivity and efficiency.
- Submits and completes appropriate job coaching paperwork.
- Recognizes and acts on the legal responsibilities concerning the safety and welfare of the consumers.
- Demonstrates daily work assignment responsibilities: is accountable for all hours assigned, is punctual and regular in attendance, and attends appropriate training activities.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
KEY RESULT AREA: Responsible for personal characteristics necessary to develop attributes consistent with the educational community.
- Participates in professional growth activities such as conferences, in-services, etc.
- Is an effective role model.
- Shows enthusiasm and a sense of humor.
- Exhibits an overall positive attitude.
- Utilizes sound judgment and decision-making skills.
- Uses Standard English in oral and written communication.
- Works as a productive team member with families, affiliate school and agency personnel.
- Is adaptable in dealing with individual and cultural differences.
- Protects the privacy of individuals and the confidentiality of information unless disclosure serves a professional purpose or is required by law.
- Avoids action that could result in conflicts of interest.
- Passes any background, fitness, drug/alcohol screen required by the school district and the host business.
NOTE: The Job Coach will be expected to perform other duties as deemed necessary
and appropriate by the host-business or school designee.
Application Procedure: Apply online https://westside.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
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