Skills Training Instructor- Etowah County
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2 Gadsden, AL Gadsden, AL Full-time Full-time From $17 an hour From $17 an hour 11 days ago 11 days ago 11 days ago Under the supervision of the Employment Coordinator, the Skills Training Instructor will be responsible for providing training and support for High School students to insure success during the worksite rotations and/or a competitive job.
The Skills Training Instructor will also be responsible, as assigned, to provide extended services to clients who have gained and retain community employment.
This position will include marketing of Project Search.
A.
RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1.
Provides individualized support for students at the host business worksite rotation or competitive job which includes:
job coaching, building natural supports, identifying job accommodations, assistive technology, etc.
2.
Communicates effectively with the Employment Coordinator, other job coaches, employers, co-workers, family members, and school and agency personnel as it relates to the participant being trained.
3.
Perform specific job analysis, task analysis, and job matching activities.
4.
Carries out steps of job coaching plan with students and other parties as appropriate.
5.
Work with students, employers, families, agency personnel, school personnel, Project Search team members and other appropriate parties to problem solve issues related to training and employment.
6.
Practice positive reinforcement techniques with students, co-workers, and other staff.
7.
Trains students in the areas of grooming, hygiene, communication, interviewing, and behavior as they relate to successful employment.
8.
Provides travel training to job site if necessary and/or transportation to students during job development.
9.
Communicates with Employment Coordinator to make final decisions regarding any issues that may affect participant success at a worksite rotation or competitive job site.
These decisions may be related continued job coaching, fading, behavior, job tasks, etc.
10.
Attends training, as appropriate, to become knowledgeable of strategies and current best practices in the field of supported employment.
11.
Students in decision making process to identify and implement training strategies and/or services with other Project Search staff and host business staff.
12.
Identify potential employers in the community for students for competitive employment.
13.
Assis and/or lead the effort in obtaining integrated employment for students/graduates.
14.
Travel to competitive worksites and access varying workspace as necessary.
D.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Depends on training site and skill being trained:
standing, sitting, bending, stooping, lifting, grasping and stretching.
Visual skills.
Vehicle travel and driving.
Fine motor dexterity.
E.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION 1.
High School Diploma or equivalent a must.
Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred but not required.
2.
Experience working with individuals who have developmental disabilities (or similar experience is strongly preferred.
3.
The ability to maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
4.
Valid Driver's license and proof of acceptable levels of automobile insurance.
5.
Ability to perform duties in a variety of settings, including professional situations, private homes, area businesses and other sites.
F.
SALARY Starting salary $17.
00/per hour.
Salary negotiable based on experience.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $17.
00 per hour Expected hours:
No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Schedule:
Monday to Friday License/Certification:
Driver's License (Preferred) Shift availability:
Day Shift (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
2 Gadsden, AL Gadsden, AL Full-time Full-time From $17 an hour From $17 an hour 11 days ago 11 days ago 11 days ago Under the supervision of the Employment Coordinator, the Skills Training Instructor will be responsible for providing training and support for High School students to insure success during the worksite rotations and/or a competitive job.
The Skills Training Instructor will also be responsible, as assigned, to provide extended services to clients who have gained and retain community employment.
This position will include marketing of Project Search.
A.
RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1.
Provides individualized support for students at the host business worksite rotation or competitive job which includes:
job coaching, building natural supports, identifying job accommodations, assistive technology, etc.
2.
Communicates effectively with the Employment Coordinator, other job coaches, employers, co-workers, family members, and school and agency personnel as it relates to the participant being trained.
3.
Perform specific job analysis, task analysis, and job matching activities.
4.
Carries out steps of job coaching plan with students and other parties as appropriate.
5.
Work with students, employers, families, agency personnel, school personnel, Project Search team members and other appropriate parties to problem solve issues related to training and employment.
6.
Practice positive reinforcement techniques with students, co-workers, and other staff.
7.
Trains students in the areas of grooming, hygiene, communication, interviewing, and behavior as they relate to successful employment.
8.
Provides travel training to job site if necessary and/or transportation to students during job development.
9.
Communicates with Employment Coordinator to make final decisions regarding any issues that may affect participant success at a worksite rotation or competitive job site.
These decisions may be related continued job coaching, fading, behavior, job tasks, etc.
10.
Attends training, as appropriate, to become knowledgeable of strategies and current best practices in the field of supported employment.
11.
Students in decision making process to identify and implement training strategies and/or services with other Project Search staff and host business staff.
12.
Identify potential employers in the community for students for competitive employment.
13.
Assis and/or lead the effort in obtaining integrated employment for students/graduates.
14.
Travel to competitive worksites and access varying workspace as necessary.
D.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Depends on training site and skill being trained:
standing, sitting, bending, stooping, lifting, grasping and stretching.
Visual skills.
Vehicle travel and driving.
Fine motor dexterity.
E.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION 1.
High School Diploma or equivalent a must.
Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred but not required.
2.
Experience working with individuals who have developmental disabilities (or similar experience is strongly preferred.
3.
The ability to maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
4.
Valid Driver's license and proof of acceptable levels of automobile insurance.
5.
Ability to perform duties in a variety of settings, including professional situations, private homes, area businesses and other sites.
F.
SALARY Starting salary $17.
00/per hour.
Salary negotiable based on experience.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $17.
00 per hour Expected hours:
No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Schedule:
Monday to Friday License/Certification:
Driver's License (Preferred) Shift availability:
Day Shift (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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