Instructor/Program Coordinator for Project SEARCH

Who we are:

Community Partners is dedicated to providing quality developmental and mental health services to meet the needs of families and individuals in Strafford County. From comprehensive mental health care to individualized services for individuals with developmental disabilities, to family education and support services, we are here to help. If this resonates with you and sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, we want to hear from you!

The Role:

Project SEARCH is a 9-10 month school-to-work transition program that empowers young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through total workplace immersion, participants build critical skills and independence to secure competitive, integrated employment.

The Instructor and Program Coordinator for Project SEARCH will be based out of Portsmouth Regional Hospital. This role is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating curriculum that complies with standards set by accrediting or professional agencies; develops work accommodations and work aids for the job coach; ensures that student interns learn competitive, marketable, transferable skills and achieve maximum productivity and quality while working in their internship placement. The Instructor and Program Coordinator works to develop internship sites with the business liaison and Project Manager.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree from a recognized college or university with a major study in hospitality, home economics, social science, occupational education or education.
• Three years professional or paraprofessional experience in business, hospitality, education, direct service delivery, planning or program evaluaiton.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use technology provided to perform requirements of the job.
• Ability to understand and interpret the functional interrelationship of policy, regulations and procedures and to evaluate the impact on programs.
• Ability to detect and define problem areas and causes to create and develop solutions.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision making.
• Ability to work independently to develop new or alternative approaches to meet changing variable conditions.
• Must maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties
• Must have a valid driver's license, proof of adequate automobile liability insurance and safe, reliable transportation required.

Tell me about the benefits!

While working for an incredible non-profit organization with a great mission and fabulous culture, you’ll be contributing to innovative community and social change. With your amazing co-workers and clients that inspire you, the difference you make each day will not go unnoticed.

In addition to a wonderful working environment, we offer:

• Competitive Wages.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Health, Dental and Vision 
• FSA Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 403(b)

Background checks which include, but are not limited to, criminal, OIG, BEAS, DCYF and motor vehicle records are required.