Clerical and Retail Instructor - Work Readiness - Vocational Services

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc.•Bethpage, NY

44d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clerical and Retail Instructor at The Rehabilitation Institute (TRI), is responsible for instructing consumers according to established curriculum in their designated specialty area. This includes office and clerical skills and computerized stock inventory/retail. The Instructor will also be responsible for developing other means of instructing consumers who need special assistance, while teaching consumers the necessary skills to obtain a position in their designated work readiness field.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in one of the following areas is required: special education vocational training, work readiness training, teaching, and/or human services field experience.
Functional proficiency in spoken and written English
Proficient writing skills with a grasp of basic grammar and spelling
Strong computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite required
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keeping others informed and anticipating needs is essential
Must be efficient, well organized, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Valid driver's license and satisfy criteria to be an agency driver required.
Ability in work in other work readiness training programs, if needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Previous experience working with adolescents or adults with disabilities preferred

Responsibilities

Provides direct instructional support to students within the Work Readiness program.
Develops, maintains, and adheres to a curriculum which will be within the limits of the trainees’ abilities.
Re-evaluates the needs and limits of clients and updates curriculum accordingly; keeps up with new developments in respective fields.
Orders program specific supplies and maintains accurate inventory.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment in compliance with Department of Health regulations.
Assists in the development of forms and procedures within the designated training area.
Assists with updating and maintaining billing records.
Assists DVE staff in identifying and selecting individuals for the Work Readiness training program.
Delivers instructions on basic mathematical concepts and the use of common business forms.
Utilizes Microsoft applications to support training activities and documentation.
Prepares and completes progress reports for students enrolled in TRI’s program.
Ensures that all required documentation (paper and electronic) is completed/processed appropriately, in a timely manner, and meets quality and compliance thresholds.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Always communicates in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community.
Complies fully with FREE’s confidentiality policies by holding in strictest confidence all information pertaining to members, residents, the people we support and their families, clients, providers, contractors, and employees.
Meets all safety training requirements; adheres to all safety policies and reports any and all unsafe conditions; takes measures to prevent accidents and/or eliminate conditions that pose a safety or health risk.
Coordinates, supports, attends and participates in all required events/ meetings/ reviews/ committees, including ones outside of standard working hours.
Meets all job requirements and stays in compliance.
Adheres to FREE’s standard of ethical behavior as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct as well as applicable laws and regulations.