Vocational Enrichment Instructor

Division

EMPLOY, INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD

Dept of Health and Human Services

Community Employment Program Specialist (S)

NC06

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

This position is located in Wayne County at the Work Source East Training Facility in Goldsboro, NC.

The primary purpose of this position is to prepare individuals with disabilities for the workforce by addressing specific academic needs/deficits and providing skills training that will increase their employability including academic, social, interpersonal and basic life management skills. Develop curriculum and training methods, identify tasks and write objectives for the class.

• Provide quality instruction and appropriate learning strategies to teach basic academic skills (math and reading), social, interpersonal, and basic life management skills.
• Develop and provide accommodations as needed.
• Ensure students meet goals and progress at a satisfactory rate.
• Maintain a safe and orderly instructional environment in the classroom.
• Model professional behaviors in the classroom.
• Keep accurate student records and complete required documentation.
• Provide feedback to case managers on client behavior/progress as needed.
• Maintain accurate records on students’ grades and attendance.
• Give tests and other assignments to judge students’ progress and additional needs.
• Develop objectives and instructional activities for the class; continually assess/revise as needed to meet the needs of the students.
• Collaborate with instructors in each vocational training area to determine the needs of students and create relevant training objectives.
• Coordinate and lead student activities including Student Council, PRIME and other miscellaneous events that promote student interaction, advocacy and positive behaviors.

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Knowledge of teaching methods in an academic setting.
• Knowledge of basic academic skills (math and reading), social, interpersonal, and basic life management skills.

$35,596 - $62,294

$35,596 - $52,000

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at talent acquisition.gov.