Hourly compensation range for this role is $18.00 - 20.00/hourVarying schedule between school and summer monthsAbout QuestQuest, Inc. empowers Central Floridians with developmental disabilities by offering opportunities to live, learn, work and play.BenefitsQuest provides medical, dental, prescription drug, flexible spending accounts, vision, 401K, PTO, life insurance and EAP.General Overview of Role: Provide job coaching support to young adults learning job skills, assist teaching staff in classroom portions of program, manage relationships with host site staff to create opportunities for interns and complete progress notes.ResponsibilitiesParticipate in the selection of internsProvide travel training to new interns and actively participate in their orientation/onboarding to Project SEARCHDevelop the lead relationship with the host business and its department managers to learn all aspects of specific job(s) and what is expected from the employer and the interns. Provide guidance regarding these expectations to other on-site team membersProvide hands on training and support to the interns in a variety of job settings, ensuring the interns acquisition and retention of the required job dutiesBe creative, developing alternative ways to adapt the interns’ “abilities” to the job/rotation requirementsProvide documentation of the interns’ job performance, progress on the day-to-day interaction, and any other reports as necessary or mandated by funding sourceContinuously seek out new rotations at the host site and employment opportunities, either at the host site or out in the communityCoordinate and provide progress reports to Quest management, Orange/Seminole/Osceola County staff, host site’s department managers, and business liaison outlining specific needs of placed interns. Function as the key liaison for the host siteFacilitate the transition of the interns’ rotation with the objective to competitive employment (job offer)Manage difficult and/or emotional interns’ situations resulting in a positive outcomeAssist the OCPS/SCPS/Osceola teacher, as needed, in providing employability skills during the classroom phase of an intern’s dayPromote and share Project SEARCH philosophy (competitive employment) throughout the host business and in the communityProfessionally communicate, verbally or in writing, with, but not limited to the Vocational Rehabilitation counselors, support coordinators, parents (guardians), department managers, and business liaisons as requiredComplete all required training from Quest Inc., funders, and host business – including any intern required training resulting from a competitive job offerFollow all Quest Inc. and host business policies and proceduresWork flexible hours to accommodate the needs of the job duties/organizationPerforms other duties as requested/requiredQualificationsMust possess an Associate degree OR/ four years of successful experience and employment in counseling, job placement, job coaching or public vocational rehabilitation program.Florida Driver’s License in good standing requiredAble to work in the US and not require Visa Sponsorship from our company now or in the futureSupervise others and communicate effectively, both verbally and writtenAdapt to a variety of work environmentsWork a flexible schedule, which could include weekends and holidaysTeach, train, and educate all components of specific skills/jobsWork independently and complete tasks in a timely mannerEqual Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans