Project SEARCH

Length of Program: 1-Year

Program Instructor: Ms. Mary Jo Altstaetter  maltstaetter@ohp.k12.oh.us

Program Highlights:

  • Modeled after a highly successful program developed at Children’s Medical Hospital in Cincinnati in 1995
  • Designed for students with disabilities who wish to develop employability skills before entering the workforce
  • Interns work beside professionals in a business setting
  • Interns have the opportunity to experience various careers and work environments
  • Interns may have up to four rotations in departments including
    • Activities
    • Beauty Shop
    • Central Supply
    • Dietary
    • Environmental Services
    • Hospitality
    • Housekeeping
    • Laundry
    • Office Assistant
    • Therapy
  • Job Coaching is available
  • RTC Employment Services continues to provide job coaching when the intern enters community employment

Job Possibilities:

  • Project SEARCH teaches employability skills to prepare for jobs in the community that match an intern’s interests and skills
  • Previous interns have gained employment with
    • Aries Medical Center
    • Bob Evans Restaurant
    • Chattan Loch
    • Goodwill
    • Heartland of Bellefontaine
    • Logan Acres Care Center
    • Logan County Court House
    • RTC Employment Services

Business Partnerships:

  • Logan Acres Care Center
  • RTC Employment Services
  • Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation
  • County Boards of Developmental Disabilities
Academic Preparation Needed Before Entering the Program
  • Must complete all high school requirements
Worker Traits Needed to be Successful in this Program
  • Communication skills
  • Appropriate grooming and hygiene
  • Work independently
  • Work as a team player
  • Follow directions in verbal, written and/or diagram format
  • Accept constructive criticism
  • Ability to adjust to working in business setting
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Etiquette for the workplace
  • Desire to work in the community upon completion of the program

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