Job Information
Jewish Federation of Southern NJ Project SEARCH Skills Trainer in Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Job Summary: The Project SEARCH Skills Trainer is responsible for providing on-site support to interns participating in the Project SEARCH program. Employee will assist interns with skill acquisition and support with interventions in learning necessary skills to prepare for work. Assist interns/graduates with identifying potential job opportunities, development of resumes and interviewing skills, and securing employment. Provide job coaching once employment secured.
Job Responsibilities:
Collaboration with team members
Provision of job skills training to student interns throughout internship rotations
Assistance with curriculum instruction
Completion of progress note documentation as required by stakeholders
Provide job coaching to student interns, develop task lists and worksite accommodations/modifications as needed
Coordination with instructor on internal job development
Assess intern skill set, support interns with job search, application completion, interview preparation and coaching once employment secured
Explore jobs at external businesses, for interns through ongoing job development and job lead follow up
Participate in scheduled meeting and report progress to Project SEARCH Manager
Attend Jewish Family and Children’s Service meetings, as indicated
Bachelor’s / Experience: Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred, networking and/or sales experience helpful, driver’s license, computer literacy
