Vocational Trainer 2025-02789

State of Wyoming•Lusk, WY

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About The Position

Wyoming Department of Corrections Women's Center in Lusk is seeking aVocational Trainerwho will supervise a group of inmate workers. This position provides daily training and instruction for Correctional Industries, Cost Accounting Centers, and Specialty Products at the Women's Center. The qualified candidate is responsible for the general oversight of the shop and its operations, which may include manufacturing quality sewn products to meet customer needs in accordance with established deadlines. This position is also responsible for projecting, ordering, and managing the inventory of raw materials and finished goods. Hiring and training inmate workers, assisting with other account centers, and performing accounting functions as needed. Why Choose a Career with the Wyoming Department of Corrections? Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance State Retirement plan forLaw Enforcementand additional savings opportunities Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays For additional information regarding the benefits package, please click here Human Resource [email protected] or 307-777-6136

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Education)
0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Vocational Training Technician
Knowledge of concepts, principles, methods, and techniques of a vocational trade.
Knowledge of basic principles of education, psychology, human development, and counseling techniques.
Knowledge of job coaching techniques, record keeping and data collection, employment counseling and direction, and quality assurance.
Knowledge of quality control standards.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to those with 2-4 years of experience in industrial production,industrial manufacturing, a supervisory role, and knowledge in textile manufacturing, embroidering, sewing, or manufacturingindustries.
Preference may be given to an individual with experience in finance and accounting.

Responsibilities

Administers and interprets vocational and pre-vocational evaluations.
Provides meaningful and productive hands-on classroom training on a vocation or trade.
Develops training objectives, standards, lesson guides, study materials, checklists, and other essential items to ensure quality training meeting the needs of students/inmates.
Facilitates workshops and other meetings to evaluate department policies and procedures.
Through research, develop new training manuals for the department.
Supervises and provides training for tutors.
Administers testing for students/inmates.
Maintains inmate files, following departmental regulations.
Instructs clients and staff in training program methods and data collection.
Attends professional development related to subject areas.
Utilizes quality control processes to ensure the finished goods meet specifications.
Tracks and monitors floor production.
Works within established budgets and monitors revenues and expenses for the cost account center.
Completes and tracks production-related reports, weekly reports, production scheduling, inventory usage, and monthly inventories, and tracks items being shipped.
Participate in WBI Sales, make sales calls, customer contacts, and deliver products.
Adheres to state, facility, and federal guidelines related to student/inmate education programs.
Assist with financial data entry, inmate payroll, budget monitoring, expenses, and other accounting functions.