Project Search Skills Trainer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

At employU, our culture is EPIC. It’s not just a buzzword; it’s how we show up every day for our team and the community we serve.  employU Values Statement — EPIC

Empowerment – We give every person the tools, support, and confidence to chart their own career path.

Passion – Energy and enthusiasm drive us to exceed expectations and change lives.

Integrity – Honesty, transparency, and ethical decision-making guide everything we do.

Commitment – We invest in long-term partnerships with clients, employers, and one another to ensure shared success.

 
Looking for meaningful work with a team that lives its values? You’ll fit right in at employU. Join our team!  

A flexible schedule, paid weekly, working in the community, making a difference, being surrounded by a great team, and maintaining work/life balance—this is what you can expect working at employU.  Our team works within the disability community to empower our customers with the knowledge, connections, and confidence required to achieve independence by establishing a sustainable career. Because we are always expanding, there is always an opportunity for growth for those seeking career advancement.  
Full-time employees are offered:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bonus Potential (eligible positions)
• Flexible work schedule for exceptional work/life balance
• Pet Insurance

Part-time employees may be offered:

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible work schedule for exceptional work/life balance
• Pet Insurance

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

• Reviews potential Project Search candidates with the committee and conducts interviews using the agreed upon rubric in the selection process. 
• Assists with the coordination of hospital tours for incoming interns, parents, and teachers to highlight the program to potential candidates. 
• Organizes annual student/parent orientation and graduation sessions with all stakeholders. 
• Prepares and conducts employment planning meetings with each intern, parent, supervisor and Project Search Team. 
• Leads the Project Search assessments conducted at the beginning of each cohort and submits them for billing in the CRM. 
• Ensures all client referrals are in place in regard to: vocational assessments, OJT rotations, and their placement upon completion of the Project SEARCH year. 
• Assesses student skills to create an accurate skills profile of the intern and internships that will allow the team to make meaningful matches for each student/intern. 
• Works with business liaison, department manager/mentors, instructors, and fellow skills trainers to develop internship sites, write job descriptions, task lists, job analysis and plan for necessary modifications for the internships and competitive jobs. 
• Works with manager/mentors and co-workers to educate on disability awareness and training techniques to reinforce employability skills and assists interns to understand and interpret work culture. 
• Assists in training interns in the interview process that is unique to each host business for interns to gain both internships and competitive positions. 
• Ensures all Project Search billing is submitted in a timely fashion and liaise with Vocationa Rehabilitation to ensure all approvals are in place. 
• Learns the internship duties and makes any modifications (label cabinets, simplify written instructions, etc.) necessary for the successful completion of the job. 
• Attends job orientation with the intern and clarifies information with the intern as necessary. 
• Teaches the essential tasks/duties/core skills of the job to the intern; provides individual support specific to each intern and job task needs during the job development phase. 
• Creates vocational profiles and individual career plans for individuals using Discovery methods. 
• Develops employment opportunities using customized, supported, or direct placement approaches. 
• Actively meets deadlines, takes notes, and writes detailed reports. 
• Assists individuals with résumé development, employment applications, interviewing, orientation, and training as agreed upon with individual and employer. 
• Communicates with family members and other providers to assist individuals in successfully gaining employment. 
• Develops relationships with community employers, completes situational interviews, offers consultation services to meet employer needs. 
• Develops natural supports in the workplace and community for individuals with disabilities. 
• Drives clients to various locations as needed. 
• Completes other required duties as assigned. 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS  

Competency Statement(s) 

Job Knowledge 

Training Skills 

Interpersonal Skills 

Relationship Building 

Business Development 

Communication 

Problem Solving/Analysis 

Organizational Skills 

Detail Oriented 

Time Management 

Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships and demonstrates sensitivity and respect for a diverse population. 

SKILLS & ABILITIES  

Required Education and Experience

A high school diploma is required. Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications:

• Four years of qualifying experience.
• Master’s degree in a qualifying field and one year of qualifying experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field and two years of qualifying experience.
• Associate degree in any field, or a bachelor’s or master’s degree in an unrelated field, and three years of qualifying experience.

Qualifying experience means working with individuals with disabilities in public vocational rehabilitation, workforce development, or both. Experience must include job coaching, job placement, and helping individuals build workforce skills and secure competitive integrated employment through active engagement, advocacy, and individualized support.

Qualifying fields include rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, exceptional education, human resources, business administration, and economics. A K–12 Exceptional Student Education (ESE) teaching certificate is also a qualifying credential. Degrees must be from an accredited college or university.

Résumé requirement
Your résumé must clearly show that you meet one of the qualifications above. Include employment dates, the setting where you worked, and your specific job coaching and job placement duties supporting individuals with disabilities.

Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Suite, Adobe and web-based database 

Systems; CRM experience preferred. 

Other Requirements: 

• Position typically works 8:00 am—4:00 pm, M-F, with occasional weekend work 
• Ability to pass a level 2 background check. 
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, auto registration, auto insurance minimum coverage of bodily injury $50,000 per person/$100,000 per accident. 
• Ideal candidates will have experience and knowledge of the business community as well as providing support to individuals with disabilities. 
• Must be creative, passionate and be successful in job placement. 
• Participates in professional development in the following areas: systematic instruction, learning work skills, training techniques and strategies and other appropriate training. 
• Must have own computer, printer, smartphone with data plan, and high-speed internet connection. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT  

These conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. 

Environment: Classroom setting in various hospital departments. 

Physical: Standing, walking, reaching and prolonged periods sitting while driving and 

working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds as needed. 

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read 

computer screens and printed documents. 

Hearing: Hear within the normal audio range with or without correction. 

Supervision: No supervisory responsibilities. 

Travel: Local travel required