Instructor, Project SEARCH

Division Overview

The Human Services division is responsible for enhancing people’s dignity and quality of life by strengthening communities and helping those with barriers to employment reach their full potential through workforce education and support.

The Disability Services department within Human Services is integral to achieving this mission. It provides high-quality, outcome-oriented services for program participants through a comprehensive service delivery model that covers a broad array of social programs. Programs include workforce development, community integration, and specialized services for individuals with mental health issues and intellectual disabilities.

Position Summary

The Instructor for Project SEARCH will plan, direct, and coordinate job readiness and related transition services, including facilitation of job readiness workshops, coordination of work experiences, and management of key stakeholder relations.

This role works as part of a team with service providers, agency staff, host business staff, and school districts to implement Project SEARCH at the host site. The Instructor also ensures implementation of individual students' transition plans and works with the host business and industry to identify and build work site rotations that meet their competitive employment needs.

Responsibilities

• Daily Operations
• Perform duties and activities that are conducive to effective and efficient daily operations, including but not limited to supply management, facility and equipment maintenance, and safety compliance.
• Relationship Management
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and develop relationships with program partners and sites (hospitals, schools, family members, etc.) to meet the needs of individual students, including but not limited to physical, social, cultural and other livelihood needs.
• Adhere to and promote standards of the host business and/or competitive work site in order to promote job productivity and efficiency.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports, such as participation data, or other information needed to gauge effectiveness of services.
• Communicate with host business to ensure adequate work sites so that students will participate in 3 rotations over the course of the school year to build marketable, competitive skills.
• Service Delivery
• Develop service plan, support plan implementation, and ensure all applicable regulations, requirements, laws, policies, etc. are followed.
• Evaluate participant skills and abilities to ensure appropriate job matching; monitor progress and make necessary adjustments to plan as needed to ensure a quality experience and goal attainment.
• Provide direct service and support to participants, such as training on employment, employability, self-sufficiency or related topics issues; support services referrals; identification of workplace accommodations or adaptations; conducting needs evaluations, or resolving related issues, as needed and requested by participant or host site, to meet their individual needs.
• Evaluate available resources to ensure that opportunities are of appropriate quality and that resources are used effectively.

Qualifications

• Education and Years of Experience: Bachelors degree in Education or other related field AND 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Required Experience: working with individuals who experience barriers to employment.
• PREFERRED Experience: with transitional services and/or youth.
• Teaching certification, or, Special Education certification.

Qualified candidates must have a valid driver's license, active insurance policy, and reliable transportation for local travel. Candidates are expected to complete background checks assigned by Goodwill SWPA, including a National Criminal Background check, prior to their first day of employment. Candidates are expected to provide current, valid clearances (Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprints Clearance, and PATCH) prior to their first day of employment. Tuberculosis testing series required within 90 days of hire.