Vocational Program Assistant

About the role

The Project SEARCH program is a 10-month employment training initiative designed for young students or seniors in their last year of high school to prepare for competitive employment and a successful adult life.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing relationships for new jobs and internship sites on campus and within the community.
• Assess students’ vocational strengths and opportunities for growth to identify the appropriate work settings and groups.
• Provide students with job training and develop skills for specific job tasks.

Requirements

• One of the following combinations of education and experience:
  • Associate degree in a mental health related field and 1 year of related work experience.
  • High school diploma or GED and 3 years of related work experience.
• Must meet Sheppard Pratt’s requirements to operate a company vehicle:
  • Be 18 years old with at least 2 years of driving experience.
  • Have a valid driver’s license.
  • Driving record with 2 points or less for the 3 most recent years of driving history.

Benefits

• Comprehensive retirement, medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid-time-off and flexible scheduling.
• Complimentary employee assistance program.
• Commitment to ongoing training and education, including a robust tuition reimbursement program.
• Continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and career development programs.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm

In-person