Westchester Institute for Human Development·Bronxville, New York
The Instructor implements the Project SEARCH curriculum to provide employability skills training for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They collaborate with hospital departments to identify internship placements and document student progress toward competitive employment.
Part Time: 24 Hours per Week / 10 Months Per Year
WIHD is recruiting for a part-time Project SEARCH Instructor.
The Instructor will help develop and implement the Project SEARCH program and provide instruction for individuals enrolled.
The Project SEARCH instructor delivers the employability skills curriculum and works with each intern’s team to reach the goal of competitive employment.
The instruction works collaboratively and supports the job coaches and job developer.
The instructor provides classroom instruction consistent with OPWDD prevocational standards, NYS CDOS standards and Work Based Learning Skills Objectives, as part of the Project SEARCH team at NY Presbyterian Hospital, Bronxville and/or White Plains Hospital.
Project SEARCH is a ten-month employment training program that leads to acquisition of competitive skills & continuous improvement, with the outcome being integrated, competitive, entry level employment. This program serves young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the OPWDD system as well as students who are in their last year of high school who can benefit from personalized support in an intensive year of career development and internship experience. The program is a collaborative partnership and it is a community based, employment training program and is business focused.
WIHD is committed to fostering a workplace culture that values respect, fairness, and equal opportunity. Employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, experience, and business needs. We comply with all applicable laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.
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