Mercy Project SEARCH Instructor Coordinator

Job description

Description POSITION PURPOSE: Directs and coordinates the daily instruction of Project SEARCH. Ensuring that interns are receiving the training and support that they need to gain competitive employment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & BASIC DUTIES: - Recruit appropriate interns with disabilities for Project SEARCH program (ages 18-35). - Attend IEP meetings, transition fairs and conferences to promote the program to possible applicants. - Oversee the interview and assessment process of new recruits. - Provide tours of Project SEARCH to promote the program. - Communicate with ACCESS marketing, local schools and other agencies. - Identify internship sites within the host business so that interns can participate in a variety of work experiences in order to build marketable, competitive skills which will lead to employment. - Develop sites that will increase job specific skills, work quality and productivity. - Plan with interns, families and agency personnel to determine career interests, specific job preferences (hours, location, etc.) skills and abilities to develop an individualized approach to placement. - Identify and create solutions for behavioral concerns that interfere with gaining and...