IDD Vocational Center Instructor

RHA Health Services • Hendersonville, NC

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About The Position

RHA Health Services is hiring a regular IDD Vocational Center Instructor to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and individuals facing mental health or substance use challenges. The role performs administrative, documentation, program implementation, and monitoring functions under the supervision and direction of the Vocational Program Manager. Supervisory responsibilities may range from none to overseeing up to two direct reports. The instructor must be willing to work at both vocational centers in Burnsville and Fletcher.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and experience working with the population supported. An associate degree is preferred. Starting pay is $19 per hour, and the position offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus. Pre-employment screening may include criminal background and registry checks, drug testing, education verification, credentialing, and employment history or reference verification. Driving-related documentation may be required if transportation is part of the role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Valid driver's license and automotive insurance.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Willingness to work at both vocational centers in Burnsville and Fletcher.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• CPR, first aid, NCI, and/or role-specific certification.
• American Sign Language (ASL).

Responsibilities

• Identify and establish performance measurement workstations in accordance with Department of Labor standards, and oversee the quality of contract products or services.
• Maintain a safe, clean, neat, and healthy workplace for people supported and employees, including orderly and attractive work and storage areas.
• Implement and monitor formal training programs in workshops and classrooms, and ensure clients are exposed to the people supported handbook.
• Conduct time and cost studies of products to determine piece or hourly pay rates and assist with community wage surveys.
• Obtain and inventory raw materials, supplies, and materials needed for contract work and finished products; design or construct jobs to facilitate work.
• Document work progress and maintain records verifying production quantity and quality.
• Document client start and stop times, daily work schedules, rates of pay, six-month re-verification of performance measurement stations, and incident reports.
• Assist in obtaining community job contracts by visiting job sites, conducting job surveys, developing criteria for people supported involvement, and serving as liaison with community and business representatives.
• When assigned supervisory duties, interview prospective employees, train employees, plan and direct work, motivate staff, address discipline, and promote team performance.

Benefits

• Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid time off for full-time employees.
• Health insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing programs.
• Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees.
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED