Project SEARCH Skills Trainer for Young Adults

Goodwill; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill SWPA is seeking a Project SEARCH Skills Trainer to provide vocational training for student interns in the Project Life programming at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. The role involves learning multiple entry-level job skills within the Goodwill Donated Goods Retail network and collaborating with community partners.

The position is regular, full-time and non-exempt with a Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Teaching or related field AND 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting learning for teens and young adults with disabilities.
• Requires valid driver’s license, active insurance, and reliable transportation for local travel.
• Background checks including National Criminal Background check, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprints and PATCH are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide training on proper work techniques and socialization skills through worksite tasks and task analysis.
• Implement necessary educational, behavioral, and developmental supports, including assistive technology.
• Build natural supports within the work environment; identify and implement job modifications.
• Instruct and assess student learning of job skills in the work environment at a ratio of no more than 1:5.
• Communicate individual progress and provide feedback to the team in writing and verbally.
• Provide coverage for other Transition Services Team members as assigned.

Skills

Disability support

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

1 year of relevant experience

Job description

Goodwill SWPA is seeking a Project SEARCH Skills Trainer to provide vocational training for student interns in the Project Life programming at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. The role involves learning multiple entry-level job skills within the Goodwill Donated Goods Retail network and collaborating with community partners.

The position is regular, full-time and non-exempt with a Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM schedule.