Vocational Instructor; A​/B

Job Overview

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational Vocational Instructor A/B to work at the Wrentham Developmental Center providing guidance to individuals with intellectual disabilities, maximizing each person’s potential.

• Assign individualized objectives and appropriate work assignments created for various employment programs.
• Work alongside individuals at various work sites providing direction and support.
• Assess consumer’s needs along with the instructional needs of individuals and determine the methods of instruction to be used.
• Ensure engagement of meaningful activities to meet individual’s vocational and day program goals.
• Participate in data collection and documentation on progress; track and complete assessment data on production and attendance as necessary.
• Develop programs based on individual assessments and Individual Service Plan data.
• Facilitate pre‑vocational skill groups and instruct participants in job development skills through curriculum and group activities.

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Prior experience working in a vocational program setting.
• Experience with assessments and documentation.

Full Time – 40 hours per week.

Working:
Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Days Off:
Saturday and Sunday. Flexibility required to operate pre‑vocational groups during non‑work hours.

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must possess a current and valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Requirements:

• One year of full‑time (or equivalent part‑time) experience working with individuals with mental retardation, developmental disabilities, mental illness, and/or blindness in vocational or industrial training or instruction.
• Associate’s degree or higher in industrial arts or vocational education may be substituted for the required experience based on two years of education for one year of experience.
• One year of education equals 30 semester hours. Education toward degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
• Based on assignment, travel may be required; a valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator’s license or equivalent from another state is required.

An Equal Opportunity / affirmative action employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

US $55,561.74 – 75,049.00 per year.