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Hiring Staff for Project SEARCH

Ruth Poirier Posts: 13 3/2/2022	Ruth Poirier Posts: 13 Hi All, I was wondering if anyone had any advice as to how to best word a job posting for our agency to staff our Project SEARCH sites.
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Michelle Onstott Posts: 5 5/21/2022	Michelle Onstott Posts: 5 Hi Ruth! Did you ever get any responses to your question? I have the same question. Ruth Poirier wrote: Hi All, I was wondering if anyone had any advice as to how to best word a job posting for our agency to staff our Project SEARCH sites.
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Holly Opatick Posts: 99 5/22/2022	Holly Opatick Posts: 99 Hello Here is sample wording for a Project SEARCH Instructor job posting The instructor is the on-site coordinator and an integral part of the team. In most Project SEARCH programs the instructor’s role is similar to a case manager or program coordinator for the student interns. The duties include: Planning and teaching the Project SEARCH Employability Skills curriculum Assisting student interns with interviewing skills and resume and portfolio development Coordinating and implementing the Employment Planning meetings to be held at least twice during each internship Completing the Vocational Fit Assessment for the student interns and internships with the skills trainer(s), sharing the information with the team, and applying the results for meaningful internship selection and final job development Developing internship sites with the business liaison and skills trainer Ensuring that the student interns learn competitive, marketable, transferable skills and achieve maximum productivity and quality while on their internships Developing work accommodations and work aids with the skills trainer Evaluating each student intern’s progress and filling out required documentation for partners, funders, and the Project SEARCH database Providing employer education about disability awareness and supervising people with disabilities Recruiting student interns for the next Project SEARCH class and creating a pipeline of potential candidates Ensuring that student interns are eligible for VR, long-term support, SSI, and other appropriate community, state, and federal supports Advocating for and facilitating internal job development at the host business Developing relationships with potential community employers Marketing the program within the host business and to the wider community Interacting with the student interns’ family members/caregivers
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Holly Opatick Posts: 99 5/22/2022	Holly Opatick Posts: 99 Hi again The following is a sample description/posting for the Skills Trainer. The Skill Trainer is the on-site intern/host business support and an integral part of the team. In most Project SEARCH programs the skills trainer's role is similar, but not the same as a job coach as this role is designed to support and train student interns during the Project SEARCH year to prepare for competitive, integrated employment. Work time will be spent in a classroom, host business, and community settings. Mobility within the host business is required on a daily basis. EXPECTED GOALS/OUTCOMES Adheres to and promotes standards of the host business and/or competitive work site in order to promote performance, productivity, quality and efficiency. Submits and completes paperwork including, monthly skill instruction reports, case noting, and job skills metrics. Willingness to commit to the meetings that go above the standard work day (family involvement meetings, information night, committee meetings etc.) Ability to assist the instructor in teaching the Project SEARCH curriculum and having the ability to convey information in a manner that promotes understanding. Recognizes and acts concerning the safety and welfare of the interns. Demonstrates daily work assignment responsibilities: is accountable for all hours assigned, is punctual and regular in attendance, and attends appropriate training activities.
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Posts: 6/29/2022	Posts: Hi, I was wondering if the skills trainer is employed by the school or if they are employed by the agency? I am trying to look at our structure and fulfill hiring needs. Please let me know if anyone has any direction!
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Holly Opatick Posts: 99 7/1/2022	Holly Opatick Posts: 99 Hi again! Typically the skill strainers are hired by the CRP (agency), however we have seen some schools also hire or provide skills trainers. If you are attending the conference Peggy Chapman from NJ is presenting on a funding model that you might find helpful. If not, email me directly and I will put you in contact with her.
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