Vocational Training Instructor (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities)

Region 8 MH-MR•Brookhaven, MS

7d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibilities include the preparation of daily living/work activities and other duties providing for a smooth work training environment for developmentally disabled adults. This role represents Region 8 and Region 8 Administration positively, leads by example, and maintains documentation according to program requirements and Department of Mental Health Operational Standards. The instructor provides supervision, training, instruction, and assistance to consumers with intellectual and developmental disabilities in areas of living skills, pre-vocational skills, and work training. Responsibilities also include inspecting and maintaining equipment, estimating time and materials, transporting consumers, and performing routine paperwork.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalency required.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Must have a valid MS Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Represents Region 8 and Region 8 Administration in a positive manner at all times both internally and externally.
Leads by example and is a positive role model for coworkers.
Maintains documentation as evidence that all duties are completed in accordance with program requirements contained in the Department of Mental Health Operational Standards.
Maintains proper training, continuing education, qualifications, and other certifications required for this position as written in the Department of Mental Health Operational Standards.
Provides supervision, training, instruction and assistance to consumers with intellectual and developmental disabilities on a daily basis in areas of living skills, pre-vocational skills and work training.
Inspects, inventories and maintains equipment and supplies used in assigned areas.
Makes estimates of time and materials required for assigned work area.
Transports consumers with intellectual and developmental disabilities to and from the center to home and planned activities as needed.
Performs routine paperwork and documentation as assigned.
All other duties as assigned by Supervisors.