Project Search Program Coordinator

Paramus, NJ - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 23 - 25

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS INCLUDE: Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Project SEARCH program which includes but is not limited to supervising training and problem-solving issues related to the interns and working diligently to ensure the successful completion of the program for each intern.

HOURS: Monday - Friday (8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides direct supervision to assigned employees in order to enhance their job skill set.

Provides on-going support to employees to assure completion of job responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the agencys policies applicable laws and governmental regulatory agencies

Reviews employees responsibilities to determine time frame and scope of authority reviews employees requirements and allotments of available resources

Evaluates employees productivity and documentation of service delivery

Responsibilities include training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

Participates in recruitment screening and orientation of all Project SEARCH interns.

Performs travel training with interns when utilizing public transportation

Develops Project Search internship rotations.

Works with business liaison and department managers to develop internship sites write job descriptions task lists job analysis and plan for necessary modifications for the internships and competitive jobs.

Teaches the essential tasks/duties/core skills of the job to the intern.

Provide individual support depending on each intern and job task needs.

Learns the internship duties and make modification (label cabinets simply written instructions etc.) necessary to allow the student to successfully complete the job.

Attends job orientation with the intern and clarifies information with the intern as necessary.

Builds natural supports and reduce the amount of time spent with each intern as core skills are developed.

Assess student skills and gather baseline data.

Schedules and runs Project Search team and individual intern employment planning meetings.

Completes necessary evaluations reports and other documentation.

Keeps Electronic Health Record up to date on interns progress.

Ensures accurate billing is completed on a weekly basis.

Abides by and ensures all staff abides by DDD regulations at all times.

Maintains Project Search portal; review at least monthly and update accordingly.

Attends monthly steering committee meetings.

Completes all required (DDD and Relias) trainings in a timely manner.

REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelors degree from an accredited college in the Human Services field and a minimum three (3) years of related experience.

A valid drivers license with clean record.

North Jersey Friendship House is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Experience:

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