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2026-Project SEARCH Intern - Freeport, TX

Freeport, TX · On-site

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

Project SEARCH is a combined education and internship program for students with moderate intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who are enrolled in a post-secondary program. The purpose of ...

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Skills Trainer - Project Search - Rhinelander

Goodwill NCW Jobs

Rhinelander, WI

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Who We Are:

Goodwill NCW is a nonprofit organization with28 retail stores across north-centralWisconsin.We are proud of the life-transforming impact we make in our communities and to our planet with the help of our donors and shoppers.Together,webring our values to life,power our mission of elevating people byeliminatingbarriers to employmentandtransformlives through skill building for sustained employment and improved financial stability.Our unwavering commitment to addressing the unique needs of our communities drives us to continuously evolve.

WhatYou'llGetToDo:

  • Assistsin the intake, creation, and oversight ofparticipant'sparticipation in the Project SEARCH program to ensure individualized services are consistently delivered with all partners following best practices and funding source requirements.

  • Assistsparticipants inidentifyingjob goals and implementing goal plans to help them obtain,maintain, and elevate employment.

  • Cultivates andmaintainsa positive, collaborative relationship with educational partners, host businessleadershipand support staff todetermineneeds and adapt service delivery to meet the individual needs of the participants.Ensurespartners involved in the internships are following or adapting to the Project SEARCH model.

  • Identifiesand develops internship sites and offers a variety of opportunities to build marketable, competitive skills that lead to employment.

  • Providescoaching services and assesses individuals' progress towards independence todeterminelevelof coaching needed.

  • Communicates with all those involved to ensureskillsinstruction support meets the specific needs of each participant and discusses any urgent concerns, changes in job duties or employer/participant feedback that requires immediate attention.

  • Assistswith job preparation services and completion oftimelyreports.

  • Identifiesneeds for workplace accommodations and referrals foradditionalservices.

  • Develops and implements job aides to help the individual become independent.

  • Completesaccurateandtimelydocumentation, reports, and data entry, in collaboration with partner instructor for participant files according to funding sources, Goodwill NCW, CARF, and Project SEARCH requirements.

  • Other duties as assigned.

WhatWe NeedFromYou:

  • High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

  • 1+year(s)ofpreviousexperience workingwith individuals with barriers in a workplace setting in the community is preferred.

  • Excellent communication, customer service skills, and strong attention to detail.

  • Excellent time management and prioritization skillsandthe ability to manage multiple projects under time constraints simultaneously.

  • Knowledge and experience with Case Management Systems (CMS) is preferred.

  • Ability tomaintainconfidentiality.

  • A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and the ability to travel to other locations arerequired.

  • At least an intermediate level of competency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook.

  • Ability toworka flexible schedule, including holidays, evenings, and weekends, with regular andtimelyattendancein accordance withthe assigned work schedule.

Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform thekeyfunctions of this job.Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.

  • Work is performed in various environments with extensive team member contact and frequent interruptions.

  • Primary function requires sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in varying settings; to sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, twist, lift, carry,pushand/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight.

  • Ability to drive andoperatea motor vehicle.

  • Verbally communicate to exchange information.

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