Part-Time Work Skills Trainer- Project SEARCH-Mercy

Work Skills Trainer- Project SEARCH-Mercy Department

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

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

Essential Job Functions:

• 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 participate in monthly partner meetings.
• Attends and participate in professional growth activities such as conferences and in-service meeting.
• Attends and participate 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• This position requires both possession of a valid Oklahoma Driver's license and the ability to independently drive to meetings, training locations, and other District campuses.
• The employee must also 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.

Working Conditions:

• This position requires working both indoors and outdoors while supervising student interns using tools, supplies, and equipment relevant to the specific training. This may include the use of chemicals.
• Must be able to provide documented evidence of current vaccinations and/or required tests as required.
• This position also begins and ends each workday on the Rockwell campus and requires daily transportation of students to offsite campuses, including but not limited to, Mercy and Integris Hospitals.
• Reliable, dependable, and punctual attendance is essential.

Organizational Relationship: Part-time, non-exempt personnel position assigned to the office of the Instructional Director of Skilled Trades.

Contract Details: Part-time, ten month, grant funded contract subject to annual renewal. Working days and hours are Monday through Friday, not exceeding 29 hours per week.

Benefits: Francis Tuttle offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employment to include paid health and dental insurance, monthly supplemental benefit compensation of $465, employee leave plan with family friendly work calendar and 100% contribution into Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System. The district will match up to 2% of monthly, base salary with a 403b or 457 retirement plan (base salary does not include stipends or extra duty).

Contact: Human Resources 12777 N. Rockwell Avenue Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73142 View phone number on click.appcast.io