HIRING IMMEDIATELY- Project Search Skills Trainer
The Arc Ontario of Canandaigua, NY, a Human Services Agency, is seeking to hire multiple part-time* Project Search Skills Trainers *to provide training and support for students, business co-workers, families, and district personnel to insure success during the worksite rotations and/or a competitive job.
What is Project SEARCH?
Project Search is a nationally-renowned program designed to support people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities as they seek employment in non-traditional jobs. Participants over the age of 21 develop job and work skills with the goal of shaping a career path with practical knowledge gained from working in several departments. Involvement in day-to-day operations offers an advantage when applying for long-term employment.
All COVID-19 safety requirements are strictly adhered to at The Arc Ontario and all PPE are provided for all employees. The safety of the individuals we support and the safety of our employees are both very important to The Arc Ontario. Training on all safety requirements will be provided during the onboarding process.
Our Story: Founded in 1954, The Arc Ontario is a resource for people with disabilities or other challenges and their families, providing services and support that encourage people to fulfill their potential. When you join our team, you'll be making a difference every day; in someone else's life and in your own.
Project Search Skills Trainer Responsibilities:

• Provides individualized support for intern during the internship rotation in order for the intern to acquire competitive and marketable skills. This could include: Systematic Instruction to teach and break down tasks, building natural supports, developing accommodations, identifying appropriate assistive technology, etc.
• Communicates effectively with Project SEARCH Instructor, other skills trainers, internship department managers /mentors, co-workers, family members, and school and agency personnel as it relates to the student being trained.
• Perform specific task analysis, especially when student is challenged to learn and perform tasks to a productive and quality level.
• Assist with completing the Vocational Fit Assessment to determine the abilities of the intern, the demands of the internship tasks and assist the team to make meaningful matches
• Carries out steps of job coaching plan with students and other parties as appropriate.
• Work with consumers, employers, families, job placement specialist, agency personnel, affiliate school personnel and other appropriate parties to problem solve issues related to training and employment.
• Practice positive reinforcement techniques with students, co-workers, and other staff.
• Trains students in the areas of grooming, hygiene, communication, interviewing, and behavior as they relate to successful employment.
• Provides travel training to the host business and job site when necessary.
• Communicates with Project SEARCH instructor to make final decisions regarding any issues that may affect student success at an internship or competitive job site. These decisions may be related to continued skills training, fading, behavior, job tasks, etc.
• Attends training provided by school district personnel to become knowledgeable of strategies and current "best practices" in the field of supported employment.
• Participates in decision making process to identify and implement training strategies and/or services with other Project SEARCH staff and host business staff.
• 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 appropriate paperwork.
• Recognizes and acts concerning the safety and welfare of the consumers.
• Demonstrates daily work assignment responsibilities: is accountable for all hours assigned, is punctual and regular in attendance, and attends appropriate training activities.
• Participates in professional growth activities such as conferences, in-services, etc.
• Is an effective role model, shows enthusiasm and a sense of humor, and exhibits an overall positive attitude.
• Utilizes sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Works as a productive team member with the instructor, families, affiliate school and all agency personnel as well as other stakeholders.
• Is adaptable in dealing with individual and cultural differences.
• Protects the privacy of individuals and the confidentiality of information unless disclosure services a professional purpose or is required by law.
• Avoids action that could result in conflicts of interest.
• May be required to perform duties with Pathway To Employment as deemed necessary and appropriate.

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday (be available between the hours of 9am-3pm) with flexibility to meet program needs. 25 hours per week. Tentative start of program is July 2021.
Work Location:
Finger Lakes Health, Geneva, NY.
Project Search Skills Trainer Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED and two years of related work experience working with students or adults with developmental and/or physical disabilities in a school-to-work transition or vocational capacity strongly preferred, or a combination of education and experience typically represented by an Associate's degree in a human service field.

The Arc Ontario Benefits for qualified positions:

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Long-term & Short-term Disability Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Retirement (up to 2%)
• Credit Union Access
• Educational Assistance
• Sick Leave & Sick Bank (for extended coverage)
• Holidays
• Benefit Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• FMLA Leave
• Leave of Absence Without Pay
• Phone Carrier Discounts
• Fitness Room Access & Mind & Body Classes
• Wellness Programs & Rewards

Apply now to join The Arc Ontario's team!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Work Location: One location

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