IDD Vocational Center Instructor

RHA Health Services, LLC; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is seeking an IDD Vocational Center Instructor to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at our Fletcher and Burnsville locations. The role involves hands‑on program implementation, documentation, and time/cost analysis under supervision of the Vocational Program Manager.

Starting pay is $19 per hour with a $2,000 sign‑on bonus; candidates must be willing to work at both centers and pass pre‑employment screenings.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED; Associate degree preferred.
• 2 years’ experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license and automotive insurance.
• CPR, first aid, and role-specific certification a plus.
• American Sign Language (ASL) preferred.
• Pre-employment screening and background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and establish performance measurement workstations per Department of Labor standards.
• Monitor environment to promote a safe, clean, neat, and healthy workplace.
• Implement and monitor training programs for people supported in workshops/classrooms.
• Record start/stop times, schedules, and rate of pay; verify PM stations every 6 months.
• Document production progress and maintain related records for quantity and quality.
• Coordinate with community partners for job contract opportunities and liaison with the vocational center.

Skills

Experience with IDD population

Valid driver’s license & auto-ins

CPR/First Aid/ Certifications

ASL (preferred)

Background check & drug screen

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

We are hiring for:IDD Vocational Center InstructorType:RegularIf you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!Performs a variety of administrative, documentation, program implementation, and monitoring functions by performing time and performance. Relies on supervision and direction from the Vocational Program Manager to accomplish tasks.Role may include supervisory aspects which may vary from no supervision requirements to supervising up to two direct reports. Education, Licensure, and Experience required for the position include: Requires a high school diploma or GED and experience with the population supported.Pay: Starting at $19 an hourSign on bonus: $2,000Requirements: Must be willing to spend time at both of our Voc Centers. (Burnsville and Fletcher)Job ResponsibilitiesIdentifying and establishing performance measurement workstations with Department of Labor Standard; overseeing quality of contract product and/or servicesPaying particular attention to the environment as a means to promote a safe, clean, neat and healthy workplace for both people supported and employees; ensuring clean, orderly & attractive work and storage areas at all timesImplementing and monitoring formal people supported training programs within the workshop/classrooms, ensuring clients are exposed to the people supported handbookPerforming actual time and cost of product studies to determine rate of pay for piece or hourly work, assisting with community wage surveysObtaining and inventorying raw materials, needed supplies and materials for performing contract work for finished products, designing/constructing various jobs to facilitate workDocumenting progress of work and maintaining related records to verify production quantity and qualityDocumenting client start and stop times, daily work schedules, rate of pay, re-verification of PM station every 6 months, documenting incident reportsAssisting in the procurement of community job contracts by visiting job sites, conducting job surveys, developing criteria for people supported involvement and serving as liaison between the vocational center and community/business representativesSupervisory responsibilities include pre-employment interviewing, employee training, planning, assigning, and directing work, motivating, disciplining and promoting team performanceRequirementHigh School degree or GED required; Associate degree preferred2 years’ experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesValid drivers’ license and automotive insuranceAbility to pass background check and drug screenCPR, first aid, NCI and/or role specific certification, a plusAmerican Sign Language (ASL) (preferred)Pre-employment screening:Complete criminal backgroundName checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)Drug testingEducation verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.Proof of employment history or references (if required)Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.We offer the following benefits to employees:Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)401(k) retirement savings programWellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and FinancialChronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefitsEEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.About RHA:At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.