Project Search Skills Trainer

**Duties during School Session:** - Support interns in current Project SEARCH class during the school year (August-June). - Assist daily data collection on skills required for internships and “matching” between interns and departments. - At the start of each internship, systematically teach essential tasks/duties/core skills to the intern (check for accuracy in task completion, provide any accommodation that may be necessary). - Create visual or written task list for each intern outlining all job tasks required. - Complete a task analysis for each internship, breaking down tasks into individual steps. - Build natural support at the internship site to reduce the amount of time spent with each intern as core skills are developed. - Check-in and communicate regularly with department mentor/co-mentor regarding intern progress, work together to teach new skills as the intern masters essential job functions. - Collect quarterly data on student performance related to transition goals, vocational IEP goals, and DORS progress reports. - Assist with interview preparation (including mock interviews, job trials for internship matching etc.). - Assist Project SEARCH Manager to update and record notes on job development planning. document for each intern during all employment planning meetings. - Coordinate travel training with interns and apply for community-based transportation options to utilize after Project SEARCH. - Work with Project SEARCH staff to assess student skills and complete the Vocational Fit. - Assessment to create an accurate skills profile of the intern/job seeker (at beginning of school year for baseline data and during each internship). - Conduct job development and job search activities with interns, business tours etc. coordinated with Project SEARCH Manager. - Update resume with intern at the conclusion of each internship during workshop week. - Outreach to local employers to learn about business needs, describe support offered by the program and intern strengths relevant to the business. - If an intern is hired during the school year, assist with onboarding and new employee training/orientation. Duties during Non-School Session Hours: - Work collaboratively with Planning Specialists, Employment Manager, families and persons supported. - Utilize VR funding from DORS for job development (short-term job coaching, interviewing assistance etc.). - Develop positions for interns who are unemployed at the end of the program. - Provide follow-along support to interns who were hired during the school year. - Attend all PCP meetings and complete all required documentation related to implementation of the plan (i.e. monthly attendance, ICM documentation, etc.). - If competitive employment has not been secured before the start of DDA funding, transition the person supported to another Employment Specialist. - High School diploma or equivalent required. - Two or more years of related experience and/or training. - Excellent communication skills (oral and writing) and the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. - Comfortable in identifying and incorporating new technology solutions. - Calm under pressure, positive, team-oriented attitude. - Committed to The Arc of Howard County’s mission - Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.