Production Supervisor/Job Coach

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days vacation

11 paid holidays

14 sick days

$0 premium employee health insurance

Paid parental leave

Retirement plan 6% match

Reduced tuition in-state

Job summary

South Dakota State Government's SD Developmental Center seeks a Vocational Production Supervisor/Job Coach to lead teams in community-based job settings and volunteer opportunities. This role helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities grow, gain confidence, and achieve success while ensuring quality outcomes for partners.

You will provide on-site direction, coaching, and tailored vocational programs, build relationships with community employers, coordinate daily work

Qualifications

• Experience working with clients who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Ability to obtain Serve Safe Certification.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site direction, coaching, and support to individuals in off-campus job placements and volunteer roles.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment that encourages growth and self-esteem.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with community employers and partners.
• Assess individuals’ production capabilities and help develop tailored vocational programs.
• Coordinate daily work schedules, prioritize tasks, and adapt workflows to meet evolving needs.
• Modify equipment and workspaces to accommodate individual abilities and enhance productivity.
• Ensure timely and high-quality completion of jobs, including special requests for priority customers.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance processes across all production stages.
• Monitor and evaluate product quality, job flow, and overall performance, making adjustments as needed.

Skills

ID/DD experience

Diversity inclusion

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

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Job ID: 37979

Agency: SD Developmental Center

Location: Redfield, SD

Salary: $20.47-$24.08 Hourly, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: F

Closing Date: 10/21/26

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the SD Developmental Center. For more information on the SD Developmental Center, please visit https://dhs.sd.gov/en/south-dakota-developmental-center .

About SDDC

The mission of the South Dakota Developmental Center is to provide comprehensive specialized services designed to enhance quality of life and community inclusion for people with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Developmental Disabilities.

SDDC strives to create an environment where employees are inspired and challenged to create excellence, grow their skills, discover advancement opportunities, and are rewarded for their contributions. Join our team as we focus on helping our fellow human beings overcome diversity and reach their full potential. Our benefits include:

• 15 days/120 hours of vacation leave.
• 14 days/112 hours of sick leave.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Employee health insurance plan with a $0 premium for employee only coverage.
• Paid parental and family medical leave (FMLA)
• 6% fully matched retirement plan.
• Reduced tuition for in-State colleges/universities

Job Summary

Are you passionate about empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to grow and thrive in meaningful work? Our division is seeking a compassionate and skilled Vocational Production Supervisor/Job Coach to lead and support teams in community-based job settings and volunteer opportunities. This role plays a vital part in helping individuals build confidence, develop skills, and achieve personal success-while ensuring quality outcomes for our partners.

What You’ll Do

• Provide on-site direction, coaching, and support to individuals in off-campus job placements and volunteer roles.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment that encourages growth and self-esteem.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with community employers and partners.
• Assess individuals’ production capabilities and help develop tailored vocational programs.
• Coordinate daily work schedules, prioritize tasks, and adapt workflows to meet evolving needs.
• Modify equipment and workspaces to accommodate individual abilities and enhance productivity.
• Ensure timely and high-quality completion of jobs, including special requests for priority customers.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance processes across all production stages.
• Monitor and evaluate product quality, job flow, and overall performance, making adjustments as needed.

*Varied work schedule based on the needs of SDDC.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• experience working with clients who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities;
• the ability to obtain Serve Safe Certification;
• the ability to work with a diverse population.

Knowledge of

• work processes and practices pertaining to a professional subject area;
• effectively support clients’ vocational opportunities;
• provide exceptional customer service;
• proper sanitation practices;
• team collaboration.

Skill to

• independently implements work processes and develops procedures for assigned work within the limits set by the policies and procedures of SDDC;
• informs, directs the work and trains clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Canteen, while educating the clients about the guidelines that are to be followed within the Canteen;
• maintains positive working relationships with all customers and clients;
• maintains inventories of supplies, recommends products, works with suppliers and resolves vendor problems;
• schedules repetitive activities into daily program routines;
• monitors processes to ensure all required steps and documentation are completed in compliance with program guidelines;
• coordinates jobs, establishes and adjusts priorities, identifies and deals with obstacles, and re-evaluates and modifies the production process;
• adjusts production to respond to the needs of SDDC;
• Initiates internal budget processes, compiles budget data, and monitors deadlines;
• recording statistics,(keeping track of sales, broken down by times and days) compiling data for required reports (inventory weekly, monthly and annually), monitoring deadlines and other time factors, monitoring compliance with program guidelines, updating technical tools(cash register, various appliances that are used in the Canteen);
• adapts equipment and work areas to meet the particular needs of SDDC;
• determines production techniques and implements;
• assesses client production capabilities and develops vocational programs;
• inspects product quality and the entire production process;
• reviews the flow of that particular job through production;
• performs other work as assigned.

Ability to

• interpret and comprehend program guidelines and procedures;
• communicate effectively;
• gather, interpret, report, and use information concerning assigned activities;
• assess process effectiveness and develop changes or alternatives;
• train and provide guidance to staff and service users;
• use computers and software;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff/community and client

Additional Requirements

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.

Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

An Equal Opportunity Employer