VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR II OPS - 60955496

State of Florida•Macclenny, FL

28d•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency. Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders. Northeast Florida State Hospital (NEFSH) is a 613-bed, licensed mental health treatment facility that provides person-centered services to adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. The hospital, located in Macclenny, was established in 1959 and is the largest state operated civil treatment facility. This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as a Vocational Instructor II - OPS within the Recovery Unit. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
Knowledge of a skilled vocation such as industrial arts, shoe repair or general maintenance.
Skill in performing a skilled vocation such as industrial arts, shoe repair or general maintenance.
Ability to work in a training capacity with people in individual and group settings.
Ability to collect, record and evaluate data relating to the training of individuals.
Ability to prepare and maintain records and other instructional materials.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to speak clearly and correctly to individuals and groups.
Ability to listen effectively.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to vocational instruction.
A high school diploma or its equivalent and two years of experience in the occupational area being taught, as defined by the employing agency.
College education from an accredited institution or vocational/technical training in the occupational area being taught, as defined by the employing agency, can substitute at the rate of 30 semester, 45 quarter or 720 classroom hours for each year of the required experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with supported employment.
Experience in conducting vocational skill training programs.

Responsibilities

This position functions as a job coach and provides skilled instructional work in planning, organizing and conducting a Vocational Work Program primarily in wood working, in a wood shop environment.
To provide treatment excellence, the incumbent will serve as a job coach and provide instruction, supervision, intervention, skills training and feedback.
Transports the people we serve to various work sites by means of a passenger vehicle or golf cart.
Provides specific job instruction to individuals assigned to the program.
To ensure treatment excellence, the incumbent will conduct wage and hour evaluations in accordance with the Department of Labor Standards.
Collects attendance, task and work skill data.
Provides input for development of task analysis.
Prepares and submits vocational reports.
To ensure cost efficiency the incumbent will assist with worksite budgets, conduct inventories, and submit requests for supplies and equipment.
To implement an outcome oriented management system, the incumbent will attend meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required.
Participates in on-going in-service education for professional development.
Assists in the escort and monitoring of the people we serve.
Performs other duties as assigned.