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

Employee perks & discounts

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

401(k)

Wellbeing programs

Free CPR training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring for an IDD Vocational Center Instructor in Fletcher, NC. Regular position. Pay starts at $19 per hour with a $2,000 sign-on bonus. Must be willing to spend time at Burnsville and Fletcher Voc Centers.

The role covers administrative and program tasks, with supervision from the Vocational Program Manager. It may include supervisory duties and interaction with clients and staff to promote a safe, productive workplace.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and experience with the population supported.
• High School degree or GED required; Associate degree preferred; 2 years’ experience with people with IDs.
• Valid driver’s license and automotive insurance.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen.
• CPR, first aid, NCI and/or role-specific certification preferred.
• ASL preferred.
• Pre-employment screening including background checks and credential verification.
• Proof of driving license, insurance, and vehicle if driving is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and establish performance measurement workstations per DOLE standards; ensure clean, safe workplace.
• Implement and monitor training programs for people supported; use the people supported handbook.
• Perform time and cost studies; assist with wage surveys for tasks.
• Obtain and inventory materials; design jobs to facilitate work.
• Document progress and maintain related records for quantity and quality.
• Document client times, schedules, pay, and PM verification; file incident reports.
• Assist in procuring community job contracts; liaise with centers and community representatives.
• Supervise: pre-employment interviewing, training, planning, and directing work as needed.

Skills

ASL

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

CPR certification

First aid

NCI certification

Background check & drug screen

Job description

We are hiring for: IDD Vocational Center Instructor

Type: Regular

Pay: Starting at $19 an hour. Sign on bonus: $2,000.

Must be willing to spend time at both of our Voc Centers (Burnsville and Fletcher).

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support.

Performing 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Identifying and establishing performance measurement workstations with Department of Labor Standard; overseeing quality of contract product and/or services paying 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 times
• Implementing and monitoring formal people supported training programs within the workshop/classrooms, ensuring clients are exposed to the people supported handbook
• Performing actual time and cost of product studies to determine rate of pay for piece or hourly work, assisting with community wage surveys
• Obtaining and inventorying raw materials, needed supplies and materials for performing contract work for finished products, designing/constructing various jobs to facilitate work
• Documenting progress of work and maintaining related records to verify production quantity and quality
• Documenting client start and stop times, daily work schedules, rate of pay, re-verification of PM station every 6 months, documenting incident reports
• Assisting 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 representatives
• Supervisory responsibilities include pre-employment interviewing, employee training, planning, assigning, and directing work, motivating, disciplining and promoting team performance

Qualifications and Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and experience with the population supported.
• High School degree or GED required; Associate degree preferred 2 years’ experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Valid drivers’ license and automotive insurance
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen
• CPR, first aid, NCI and/or role specific certification, a plus
• American Sign Language (ASL) (preferred)
• Pre-employment screening: Complete criminal background Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities) Drug testing Education 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.

Benefits

• 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 program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial Chronic 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 benefits

EEO 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. Our services include behavioral health services to support people with mental health and substance use needs and providing services for those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Since 1989, we have partnered with and celebrated people achieving their personal goals, building meaningful connections, experiencing positive outcomes in health and wellness, and more. If you share our passion, there is a place for you at RHA Health Services. From inpatient care to community-based services, from in‑home support to facilities of all sizes, RHA offers a range of settings where you can apply your unique skillset. Many of our employees also experience opportunities for career growth and continued education. RHA is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Council on Quality and Leadership, and we are committed to providing the highest quality of care. At RHA, we believe we all deserve the chance to live our best possible lives. We want you to join our team of compassionate professionals.

To learn more, visit rhahealth.org or email us at [e-mail].

RHA Health Services – Where Compassion Meets Career.