Instructor (Project SEARCH) - INSTR004719

Position Title: Instructor (Project SEARCH) Job Category: Human Services Requisition Number: INSTR004719 Full-Time Pittsburgh, PA 15201, USA PROGRAM SUMMARY: The Project SEARCH Transition-to-Work Program is a unique, one-year, workplace-based employment preparation program designed for young adults ages 18--22 with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Hosted at UPMC, the program provides an immersive, hands-on experience where participants build real-world skills through three job training rotations while receiving classroom instruction, career exploration, and individualized job development support. With a focus on high expectations and competitive employment, participants develop essential workplace, social, interviewing, and job-readiness skills while gaining meaningful experience in a professional environment. Project SEARCH empowers young adults to build confidence, discover their strengths, and take the next step toward successful employment. POSITION SUMMARY: The Instructor for Project SEARCH will plan, direct, and coordinate job readiness and related transition services, including facilitation of job readiness workshops, coordination of work experiences, and management of key stakeholder relations. This role works as part of a team with service providers, agency staff, host business staff and school districts to implement Project SEARCH at the host site. The Instructor also ensures implementation of individual students' transition plan and works with the host business, and industry to identify and build work site rotations that meet their competitive employment needs. Status: Regular, Full-time, Non-exempt. Location: UPMC Passavant Hospital - 9100 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. External Hiring Range: $20.83 - $23.94. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Travel: Local travel may be required. RESPONSIBILITIES: Included but not limited to: Daily Operations: Perform duties and activities that are conducive to effective and efficient daily operations, including but not limited to supply management, facility and equipment maintenance, and safety compliance. Relationship Management Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and develop relationships with program partners and sites (hospitals, schools, family members, etc.) to meet the needs of individual students, including but not limited to physical, social, cultural and other livelihood (such as transportation, food, housing needs). Adhere to and promote standards of the host View the full job description on the employer's website. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI287382015 / 25-9031.00 Instructional Coordinators