What is Project SEARCH?

 What Does a Good Project SEARCH 

Candidate Look Like?

• MUST HAVE A STRONG DESIRE TO WORK!

• Should be finished with their high school credit requirements for graduation, certification, or completion so that they will be able to focus their entire day on gaining competitive and marketable work skills.  Agree to exit high school after successful completion of the program

• Must be between 18-21 years old and eligible for Special Education Services.

• Must be eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation through MS Department of Rehabilitation Services 

• Must have good attendance record

• Should have caregiver/family support to participate in planning meetings

• Should have a positive attitude

• Basic and effective communication skills (verbal or supported by technology)

• Basic reading and writing skills

• Ability to manage their own self-care (to include appropriate social, grooming and hygiene skills)

• Able to pass drug screening and background check

• Must complete TB testing

• Must be prepared to make arrangements for transportation for employment upon completion of the program

• Maintain appropriate behavior in the workplace (absent of excessive behavioral reports) 

• Have the ability to take directions and change behavior when needed

• Ability to self-manage health needs while at the program

• Must have the ability to understand safety

• Should have the ability to understand CONFIDENTIALITY. (Should have the ability to respect the privacy of others to include not listening to other people’s conversations either on the phone or in person, not trying to look at other people’s computer screens while at work)

• There is a 45-day probationary period