IDD Vocational Center Instructor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Training

Job summary

RHA Health Services is hiring an IDD Vocational Center Instructor – Regular. The role supports individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and related mental health and substance use needs, performing administrative and program duties under supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience, and may involve supervisory tasks. Must be willing to work across Burnsville and Fletcher Vocational Centers with a starting pay of $19/hour and a

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and experience with the population supported.
• 2 years’ experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• CPR, first aid, NCI and/or role specific certification, a plus American Sign Language (ASL) (preferred)
• Pre-employment screening: background checks and drug screen

Responsibilities

• Identify and establish performance measurement workstations with Department of Labor Standards.
• Oversee quality of contract product and services.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy workplace for clients and staff.
• Implement and monitor client training programs within workshops/classrooms.
• Document progress and verify production quantity and quality.
• Maintain client start/stop times, daily schedules, and incident reports.
• Assist in community job contracts by visiting sites and gathering criteria.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

CPR/First Aid/NCI

ASL (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Valid driver's license

Job description

Job Title

IDD Vocational Center Instructor – Type: Regular

Job Summary

We are hiring for: IDD Vocational Center Instructor – Type: Regular. If 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.

Locations

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

Pay

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

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

• 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. Throughout Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, we provide high-quality care to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. In North Carolina and Pennsylvania, we also provide behavioral health services to support people with mental health and substance use needs and provide 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. 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.

RHA Health Services – Where Compassion Meets Career.