Project Search - Program Coordinator

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. with a 45-minute unpaid lunch)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 agency's 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 problemsESSENTIAL 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 Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in the Human Services field and a minimum three (3) years of related experience.
• A valid driver's license with clean record.North Jersey Friendship House is an Equal Opportunity Employer.