Part-Time Skills Trainer - Project Search

Position Type:
Part-time Support
Date Posted:
11/8/2023
Location:
Off-Site Client LocationPosition Description:

• A minimum of three (3) years recent experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in a formal classroom setting preferred
• Provide individualized support for intern during the internship rotation 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.
• Communicate 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
• Carry 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.
• Provide instructional and employment training support to the instructor in the training of students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in a classroom and lab setting
• Practice positive reinforcement techniques with students, co-workers, and other staff.
• Train students in the areas of grooming, hygiene, communication, interviewing, and behavior as they relate to successful employment.
• Provide travel training for job placement when necessary.
• Communicate 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.
• Attend training provided by school district personnel to become knowledgeable of strategies and current "best practices" in the field of supported employment.
• Participate in decision making process to identify and implement training strategies and/or services with other Project SEARCH staff and host business staff.
• Adhere to and promote standards of the host business and/or competitive work site to promote performance, productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Submit and completes appropriate paperwork.
• Recognize and act concerning the safety and welfare of the consumers.
• Demonstrate daily work assignment responsibilities is accountable for all hours assigned, is punctual and regular in attendance, and attends appropriate training activities.
• Work as a productive team member with the instructor, families, affiliate school, all agency personnel, as well as other stakeholders.
• Protect the privacy of individuals and the confidentiality of information unless disclosure serves a professional purpose or is required by law.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, email, and the internet preferred.

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of and experience in the appropriate subject matter.
• Demonstrate effective people skills, communication skills and professionalism (i.e. - prepared, reliable, responsible, punctual, etc.)
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the mission and goals of Tulsa Tech's ACD program.
• Participate in professional development opportunities as required by the ACD department.
• Must be able to demonstrate attributes associated with a positive role model.
• Must be adaptable to working with individual and cultural differences.
• Responsible for performing those duties and activities that are conducive for an effective and efficient daily operation.
• Responsible for personal characteristics necessary to develop attributes consistent with the educational community.
• Avoid actions that could result in conflicts of interest.
• Show enthusiasm and a sense of humor.
• Exhibit an overall positive attitude.
• Utilize sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Use Standard English in oral and written communication.

Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Shift:
Days; 30 hours per week
Salary Schedule:
Standard rate schedule for non-regular (temporary, adjunct, substitute) and regular part-time employees
Hiring Range:
$17 per hour
Benefits:
N/A
Closing Date:
For maximum consideration, receipt of application material is November 30th. However, the position will remain open until filled.
NOTE:
TULSA TECH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER