What are the responsibilities and job description for the Skills Trainer - Project Search position at Unified School District 305 Salina Public Schools?
Position Type :
Support Staff / Paraeducator for Sped
Date Posted : 8 / 11 / 2023
Location :
Project SEARCH at Salina Regional Health Center
Date Available : ASAP
POSITION : Skills Trainer for Project SEARCH To facilitate the training and integration of students with disabilities in a worksite rotation and / or competitive work environment
LOCATION : Project SEARCH at Salina Regional Health Center
START DATE : ASAP
REQUIREMENTS : High School diploma required. Experience working with people with disabilities and / or working in the industry / business field preferred. Other qualifications include enthusiasm, decision making skills, strong oral and written communication skills, productive team member, flexible, and collaboration skill. Must be professional and organized.
DUTIES :
- Provide individualized support for student at the host business worksite rotation or competitive job which includes : job coaching, building natural supports, identifying job accommodations, assistive technology, etc.
- Perform specific job analysis, task analysis, and job matching activities.
- Train students in the areas of grooming, hygiene, communication, interviewing, and behavior as they relate to successful employment.
- Communicate 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.
- Attend training provided by school district personnel to become knowledgeable of strategies and current "best practices" in the field of supported employment.
- Communicate effectively with Project SEARCH Instructor, other job coaches, employers, co-workers, family members, school and agency personnel.
- Strong computer skills.