project search application

Project SEARCH Application

Thank you for your interest in Project SEARCH!

Project SEARCH is a transition to work program that lasts for 9 months. The program serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities that need an intensive year of career development, internship experience, and support to reach their goals.

To apply you must be:

  • 18-50 years old
  • Not enrolled in high school
  • Eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services
  • Eligible for long-term support services

There are 4 steps to the process.

Step One:

Complete and submit this application as soon as possible.

Step Two:

The Project SEARCH Selection Team will:

  • Gather documents and information from any school and agency contacts listed.
  • Review these and consider your strengths, needs, and eligibility.
  • Decide if you can move forward in the process.
  • Inform you and your guardian (if applicable) of next steps.

Step Three:

If you are eligible to move forward, you must participate in the Skills Assessment Day.

  • We will give you more details about this later.

Step Four:

The Selection Team will:

  • Review the Assessment Day and prior information, and then select the interns for the next year.
  • Contact you and your guardian (if applicable) to let you know if you were accepted.

Please fill out this form. Your parent / guardian / a support person can help you if needed. Before you fill out this form, please attend an information session, tour the program, and watch this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8juNYG6nP1U).

Contact Information

Applicant:

Parent / Guardian / Support Person:

Parent / Guardian / Support Person:

Is someone helping you fill out this form? *

Guardian

Are you your own legal guardian? *

Education and Work Information

Are you currently in a college program, day program, or pre-employment program? *
Have you had any volunteer work, non-paid training, or paid work? *

The goal of Project SEARCH is for you to get a job where you:

  • Work in an integrated setting. This means you work with people with and without disabilities.
  • Are paid the typical wage for the job.
  • Work at least 16 hours each week
Are you willing to work 16 or more hours a week in an integrated setting after you finish Project SEARCH? *
Does your family / guardian / support person support your work goals? *

Eligibility for Other Services

Have you been approved for services with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)? *

If you have not applied, contact VR at 384 NE Norton Lane, McMinnville, OR 97128. Phone 503-472-2116

Have you been approved for long term adult support? *

Personal Statement (Answer the Questions Below)

(If this section is scribed, please write the exact words used by the applicant. Use as much space as needed.)

Release of Information

After looking at this form, the Selection Team will reach out to any school and / or agency contacts. They will ask for other information to get to know you better.

This may include:

  • Education documents such as: Evaluation Team Report (ETR), Individualized Education Program (IEP), attendance and health records, assessments
  • VR documents such as: Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE), other assessments
  • Long term support documents such as: a functional screen
You and your guardian (if applicable) will need to sign the accompanying “Release of Information” form. Do you have any concerns about signing this release of information? *

Project SEARCH Intern Agreement

You and your guardian (if applicable) will need to sign this agreement if you are accepted into the program.

I understand that if I am accepted into the Project SEARCH program

  • I will complete at least 3 unpaid internships at Friendsview Retirement Community.
  • I will attend the program every day from 8:30 am- 3:00 pm (this is subject to change).
  • I will follow the dress code and arrive looking clean and neat.
  • I will contact my instructor and mentor when I am absent or tardy.
  • I will make up any assignments I miss if I am absent.
  • I will follow all the rules of Friendsview Retirement Community and of the Project SEARCH program.
  • I will attend all meetings with my counselor, parent / guardian, teacher, skills trainers, and business staff.
  • I will participate in and discuss any issues at my meetings.
  • I will actively look for a job that is 16 hours a week or more in an integrated setting.
Do you or your guardian (if applicable) have any concerns with needing to sign this if you are accepted? *