Project Search Skills Trainer

Employu; Port Saint Lucie (FL); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Flexible work schedule

Descripción de la vacante

employU is seeking a Project Search coordinator to support interns with disabilities, guiding placement and employment planning. You will lead recruitment interactions, coordinate orientations, and ensure smooth onboarding for interns from diverse backgrounds.

The role requires collaboration with families, host employers, and Vocational Rehabilitation partners, offering opportunities for growth and a stable, community-focused career path.

Formación

• BA degree required in Behavioral or Social Science, Human Services, Business Administration, Psychology, or Sociology.
• Four years of experience in job placement, job coaching, or related vocational rehabilitation with persons with disabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Adobe and web-based databases; CRM experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Review potential Project Search candidates with the committee and conduct interviews.
• Coordinate hospital tours for interns, parents, and teachers to showcase the program.
• Organize annual student/parent orientation and graduation sessions with stakeholders.
• Lead internship planning meetings and develop vocational profiles and career plans.
• Develop internship sites and write job descriptions; liaise with employers to create meaningful matches.

Conocimientos

Communication

Time management

Organization

Educación

BA Degree in Behavioral or Social Science, Human Services, Business Administration, Psychology, Sociology

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Adobe

CRM

Descripción del empleo

Description

At employU, our culture is EPIC.It’s not just a buzzword; it’s how we show up every day for our team and the community we serve.employU Values Statement — EPIC

Empowerment – We give every person the tools, support, and confidence to chart their own career path.

Passion – Energy and enthusiasm drive us to exceed expectations and change lives.

Integrity – Honesty, transparency, and ethical decision-making guide everything we do.

Commitment – We invest in long-term partnerships with clients, employers, and one another to ensure shared success.

Looking for meaningful work with a team that lives its values? You’ll fit right in at employU. Join our team!

A flexible schedule, paid weekly, working in the community, making a difference, being surrounded by a great team, and maintaining work/life balance—this is what you can expect working at employU. Our team works within the disability community to empower our customers with the knowledge, connections, and confidence required to achieve independence by establishing a sustainable career. Because we are always expanding, there is always an opportunity for growth for those seeking career advancement.
Full-time employees are offered:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bonus Potential (eligible positions)
• Flexible work schedule for exceptional work/life balance
• Pet Insurance

Part-time employees may be offered:

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible work schedule for exceptional work/life balance
• Pet Insurance

Want to get a glimpse into the employU atmosphere? Watch this video: https://youtu.be/K6Hf9jusJlA

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reviews potential Project Search candidates with the committee and conducts interviews using the agreed upon rubric in the selection process.
• Assists with the coordination of hospital tours for incoming interns, parents, and teachers to highlight the program to potential candidates.
• Organizes annual student/parent orientation and graduation sessions with all stakeholders.
• Prepares and conducts employment planning meetings with each intern, parent, supervisor and Project Search Team.
• Leads the Project Search assessments conducted at the beginning of each cohort and submits them for billing in the CRM.
• Ensures all client referrals are in place in regard to: vocational assessments, OJT rotations, and their placement upon completion of the Project SEARCH year.
• Assesses student skills to create an accurate skills profile of the intern and internships that will allow the team to make meaningful matches for each student/intern.
• Works with business liaison, department manager/mentors, instructors, and fellow skills trainers to develop internship sites, write job descriptions, task lists, job analysis and plan for necessary modifications for the internships and competitive jobs.
• Works with manager/mentors and co-workers to educate on disability awareness and training techniques to reinforce employability skills and assists interns to understand and interpret work culture.
• Assists in training interns in the interview process that is unique to each host business for interns to gain both internships and competitive positions.
• Ensures all Project Search billing is submitted in a timely fashion and liaise with Vocationa Rehabilitation to ensure all approvals are in place.
• Learns the internship duties and makes any modifications (label cabinets, simplify written instructions, etc.) necessary for the successful completion of the job.
• Attends job orientation with the intern and clarifies information with the intern as necessary.
• Teaches the essential tasks/duties/core skills of the job to the intern; provides individual support specific to each intern and job task needs during the job development phase.
• Creates vocational profiles and individual career plans for individuals using Discovery methods.
• Develops employment opportunities using customized, supported, or direct placement approaches.
• Actively meets deadlines, takes notes, and writes detailed reports.
• Assists individuals with résumé development, employment applications, interviewing, orientation, and training as agreed upon with individual and employer.
• Communicates with family members and other providers to assist individuals in successfully gaining employment.
• Develops relationships with community employers, completes situational interviews, offers consultation services to meet employer needs.
• Develops natural supports in the workplace and community for individuals with disabilities.
• Drives clients to various locations as needed.
• Completes other required duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Job Knowledge

Training Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Relationship Building

Business Development

Communication

Problem Solving/Analysis

Organizational Skills

Detail Oriented

Time Management

Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships and demonstrates sensitivity and respect for a diverse population.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: BA Degree in Behavioral or Social Science, Human Services, Business Administration, Psychology, Sociology and one year of experience in job placement, job coaching, job training, job counseling or other vocational rehabilitation program working with persons with disabilities.

Experience: Individuals without a BA Degree, but has four years of experience in job placement, job coaching, job training or public vocational rehabilitation program working with persons with disabilities will be considered.

Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Suite, Adobe and web-based database

Systems; CRM experience preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Position typically works 8:00 am—4:00 pm, M-F, with occasional weekend work
• Ability to pass a level 2 background check.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, auto registration, auto insurance minimum coverage of bodily injury $50,000 per person/$100,000 per accident.
• Ideal candidates will have experience and knowledge of the business community as well as providing support to individuals with disabilities.
• Must be creative, passionate and be successful in job placement.
• Participates in professional development in the following areas: systematic instruction, learning work skills, training techniques and strategies and other appropriate training.
• Must have own computer, printer, smartphone with data plan, and high-speed internet connection.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

These conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Classroom setting in various hospital departments.

Physical: Standing, walking, reaching and prolonged periods sitting while driving and

working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds as needed.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read

computer screens and printed documents.

Hearing: Hear within the normal audio range with or without correction.

Supervision: No supervisory responsibilities.

Travel: Local travel required