Project SEARCH is an international program focused on providing education and training for high school seniors with autism, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities within a business setting. The program goal is competitive employment. Participants will receive on the job training via internship experiences within a business setting at UPMC Jameson We are seeking one full-time skills trainer/job coach to provide the following: analyses of essential job functions accommodations to up to 10 interns, as needed collaboration with department heads/mentors within the business setting, steering committee members, and businesses within the community job coaching services within the business setting and following program completion identify and contact potential employers for job placement develop and assure intern adherence to Project SEARCH and business setting policies and procedures Serve as a member of the monthly steering committee meeting Minimum qualifications: Must be a self-starter, multi-tasker, collaborator and be enthusiastic about helping others obtain and maintain competitive employment AND Must have a valid driver's license, vehicle and auto insurance AND A minimum of a high school diploma AND one of the following: 2 years of experience in job placement or employment support services, which may include paid or unpaid experience and may be cumulative; OR 24 college credit hours; The Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) Basic Employment Certificate or Professional Employment Certificate; OR The Association for People Supporting Employment First (APSE) Certified Employment Support Professional credential; OR The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC)

Benefits:

1. Salary 2. Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 3. Aflac 4. Paid time off 5. 401k

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person