Skills Trainer
About The Position
Skills Trainer, Project SEARCH Part-Time | 15-18 Hours per Week Location: On-site at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Bronxville and/or White Plains Hospital Make a Difference in the Lives of Young Adults with Disabilities Are you passionate about helping individuals with disabilities achieve independence and success in the workplace? Join our team as a Skills Trainer for Project SEARCH, an innovative transition-to-work program that prepares young adults with disabilities for meaningful employment through real-world internship experiences. As a Skills Trainer, you will work alongside the Project SEARCH Instructor, business mentors, and employer partners to provide individualized support, workplace training, and coaching to student interns. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to empower young adults as they develop vocational skills, confidence, and pathways to competitive employment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred; OR High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of three years of experience working with high school-aged or young adult individuals with disabilities in community-based workplace settings.
- Experience supporting individuals with disabilities in educational, vocational, employment, or community environments.
- Ability to work collaboratively as a productive member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and person-centered supports.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to travel independently for off-site meetings and the annual Project SEARCH conference.
- Experience with job coaching, vocational rehabilitation, transition services, or supported employment programs.
Responsibilities
- Assists in providing individualized support for Project SEARCH interns within their internships at the host business
- Assists in identifying and implementing training strategies, natural supports, accommodation and/or task analysis in coordination with the Project SEARCH instructor and host business staff
- Support instructor in classroom set-up, curriculum, delivery and work site rotation planning and implementation
- Consult with host business department employees on tools and techniques that support intern learning and success
- Assist in identification and problem-solving of challenges that interfere with program implementation
- Assists Manager in data collection, assessment, and data-entry under direction of classroom instructor
- Assists Job Developer in development of resumes/portfolios for interns to document progress and skills
Benefits
- Paid Sick Time
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403B Retirement Plan
- Flexible schedules for work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
