Work Readiness Instructor - Vocational Services

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc • Oakdale, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Work Readiness Instructor is responsible for instructing consumers according to established curriculum in their designated specialty area. This could include: Office and Clerical Skills, Building Maintenance, Computerized Stock Inventory/Retail, and Food Service. The instructor will also be responsible to devise 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 required
• 2+ years of experience in designated work readiness specialty, special education vocational training, work readiness training, teaching, and/or human services field experience.
• 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 communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s 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.
• Consistently re-evaluates needs and limits of clients and updates curriculum accordingly.
• Keeps up with new developments in respective field.
• Responsible for ordering specific program supplies and maintaining accurate inventory.
• Cleans and maintains a safe work environment in compliance with Department of Health regulations.
• Assists in development of forms and procedure within the training area.
• Assists with updating and maintaining billing records.
• 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.
• Responsible for managing the catering and Work Readiness businesses.
• Assists DVE staff in identifying potential trainees for Work Readiness training.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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