Rehabilitation Instructor

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a dedicated educator to teach vocational and related subjects within a DJJ facility in Mayfield, KY. The role emphasizes developing youths’ social and career skills for successful re-entry into their communities.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and one year of teaching or recreational therapy experience, with substitute options as described in the minimum requirements. OT eligibility and a probationary period are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for consideration.
• Graduate study in a related field may substitute for the required experience.
• Paraprofessional experience in teaching or related activities may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Teaches vocational, pre-vocational, communications, mobility, daily living activities and related subjects within a DJJ facility.
• Provides vocational assessments and plans and develops pre-vocational instructions.
• Teaches assigned areas such as daily living, independent living, career readiness, keyboarding and financial literacy.

Skills

Teaching experience

Recreational therapy experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Pay Grade

12

Salary

$36,426.00 - $54,639.12 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice

Location

3179 State Route 45 South
Mayfield, KY 42066 USA

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Description

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of theCommonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunitiesfor sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip themfor re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriateplacement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changingservices resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.

For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice, please visit: https://djj.ky.gov

This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected toperform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrateleadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position thatrequires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged throughtraining and mentoring opportunities.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.

If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact foradditional information.

• Teaches vocational, pre-vocational, communications, mobility, daily living activities, independent living activities and related subjects within a DJJ facility.
• Provides vocational assessments.
• Plans and develops pre-vocational instructions; teaches assignedareas i.e., daily living, independent living, career readiness, keyboarding, career options, financialliteracy, etc. and, or, other related subjects within DJJ.
• Interprets vocational policies and procedures.
• Advises superintendent and other management staff of change in vocational policies and procedures.
• Responds to inquiries from DJJ community, facility or other agencies concerning the facility's vocational program.
• Provides in-service training on vocational programs.
• Attends professional, tradecouncil, civic meetings and other meetings to gather and disseminate information as it relates to vocationalprograms.
• Logs observations of youth's educational seat hours.
• Attends individual treatment planning conferenceand treatment team meetings.
• Communicates observations with treatment team.
• Prepares status reports on vocational programs for supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of teaching experience or recreational therapy experience (some types of experience might include teaching people with sight disabilities to use a cane, a therapeutic recreation leader, teaching daily living skills, or how to communicate).
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study in a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Paraprofessional experience in teaching people with disabilities vocational, pre-vocational, communications, mobility, daily living skills, or related activities will substitute for the required education on a year- for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for- year basis.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in a patient rehabilitation setting.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Azurdee Garland at [e-mail] or 502-782-1536.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D