IDD Vocational Trainer & Life Skills Coach

Region8mhs; Brandon (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Region 8 Vocational Training is seeking a Vocational Training Instructor (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) for a Monday–Friday schedule 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Brandon, Mississippi.

The role focuses on preparing daily living and work activities for adults with developmental disabilities and ensuring a smooth training environment. You will uphold program standards, supervise and train participants, maintain documentation, and coordinate transportation to activities.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Always 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.

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalency

Job description

Region 8 Vocational Training is seeking a Vocational Training Instructor (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) for a Monday–Friday schedule 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Brandon, Mississippi.

The role focuses on preparing daily living and work activities for adults with developmental disabilities and ensuring a smooth training environment. You will uphold program standards, supervise and train participants, maintain documentation, and coordinate transportation to activities.