Mercy Project SEARCH Skills Trainer

Job description

Description POSITION PURPOSE: Provide training and support for interns to ensure success during internship rotations and/or a competitive job. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & BASIC DUTIES: - Provides individualized support for interns at the host business worksite rotation or competitive job, 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, family members and agency personnel as it relates to the interns being trained. - Perform specific job analysis, task analysis and job matching activities. - Carries out steps of job coaching plan with interns and other parties as appropriate. - Work with interns, employers, families, job placement specialist, agency personnel and other appropriate parties to problem solve issues related to training and employment. - Practice positive reinforcement techniques with interns, co-workers, and other staff. - Trains interns in the areas of grooming, hygiene, communication, interviewing and behavior as they relate to successful employment. - Provides travel training to job site if necessary. - Co...