Vocational Training Instructor I

Job Opportunity

This time limited position is with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation within the Community Rehabilitation Program. Incumbents perform a variety of instruction and training to individuals with disabilities who are receiving services in our Community Rehabilitation Program - Ability Works. Incumbents work under the general supervision of the Facility Manager (Vocational Training Supervisor). Examples of work performed in this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides instruction, training, supervision and behavior modification services to consumers with disabilities to facilitate self-sufficiency;
• Utilizes skills and techniques which address consumers' learning abilities;
• Simulates work environment utilizing behavior management techniques and promotes positive work traits;
• Guides individualized training programs for clients with supervisory review based on Evaluator assessments;
• Provides feedback to consumers relative to his/her behavior and performance;
• Observes, records, and completes written reports of client's progress on a regular basis;
• Ensures client's safety by demonstrating the safe use of machinery and equipment and provides constant client observation;
• Provides basic skills training and simulated work activities;
• Maintains equipment, supplies, and material inventories;
• Completes required electronic data entry paper forms and reports as assigned and in accordance with established procedures and timelines;
• Ensures facility and client safety standards are met;
• Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.

What you'll need to be successful:

• The ability to work with minimal supervision by identifying issues and solving problems as they arise in a professional and respectful manner;
• The ability to adapt and change as new information or unexpected obstacles are encountered;
• The ability to effectively deal with difficult issues and people by exercising sound reasoning and judgment;
• The ability to ensure that all problems encountered are addressed at the appropriate level and the ability to communicate all relevant information in a timely manner with accuracy and completeness.

Preferred Qualifications:

Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency and/or relevant certifications/licenses and 0-2 years of related experience.