Rehabilitation Workshop Instructor Ii

Job Requisition : 52186

Opening Date: 12/29/2025

Closing Date: 01/12/2026

Agency: Department of Human Services

Class

Title:

REHAB WORKSHOP INSTRUC II - 38193

Skill Option: None

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,395 - $5,964 per month ($52,740 - $71,568 per year)

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC009 Institutional Employees, AFSCME

Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

While not required, a Resume/Curricular Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license, or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license, and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the  website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Rehabilitation Workshop Instructor II for the Ludeman Developmental Center located in Park Forest, Illinois to train and direct individuals in a workshop operation setting. Instructs individuals in proper work attitudes, habits and work-related social skills; plans work tasks. Observes and evaluates learning patterns and work performance of individuals; provides guidance and direction to supporting mental health technicians.

Travels in performance of job duties.

• Trains and directs individuals in a workshop operation setting at the Ludeman Developmental Center.
• Assists in planning lessons in state approved curricula.
• Monitors work performance to ensure that quality standards and delivery of services are met.
• Instructs individuals and mental health technicians on basic operation and proper use of equipment.
• Records and reports daily training data for individual attendance and production.
• Attends and actively participates in training.
• Assists in selecting and obtaining supplies for the vocational/educational program.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of two years (2) of college with courses in rehabilitation, psychology, sociology or related field
• OR
• Four years (4) high school and two years’ (2) experience in a rehabilitation workshop or related field

• Three (3) years of professional experience in a rehabilitation workshop for a private or public organization.
• Two (2) years of professional experience providing instruction in an approved curriculum, including proper work methods, attitudes and habits.
• Two (2) years of professional experience planning lessons for a program in work-related social behavior and work-related self-help skills.
• Two (2) years of professional experience training staff in vocational techniques.
• Two (2) years of professional experience documenting performance, attendance and therapeutic progress.

• Requires the ability to successfully complete Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training within the probationary period
• Requires the ability to complete restraint training within the probationary period.
• Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires…