Skills Trainer - Transition to Work Interns

Westchester-Institute-For-Human-Development; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program

403B Retirement Plan

Job summary

Westchester Institute for Human Development in White Plains, NY, seeks a Skills Trainer for Project SEARCH to support interns and host employers. You will coordinate with instructors, mentors, and teams to provide individualized training, coaching, and workplace readiness in on-site settings at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Bronxville and White Plains Hospital.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree preferred or a high school diploma with three years working with young adults with

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Coaching

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High School Diploma/GED + 3 years with disabilities experience

Job description

Westchester Institute for Human Development in White Plains, NY, seeks a Skills Trainer for Project SEARCH to support interns and host employers. You will coordinate with instructors, mentors, and teams to provide individualized training, coaching, and workplace readiness in on-site settings at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Bronxville and White Plains Hospital.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree preferred or a high school diploma with three years working with young adults with