Vocational Instructor

ProBerco; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ProBerco is seeking an Instructor to provide direct support and employment consultation to program participants. You will supervise participants, deliver on-the-job training, and ensure a safe, productive environment both in-program and in the community.

The role emphasizes guiding participants, maintaining records, and coordinating transportation and site trainings as needed. A HS diploma and driver’s license are required, with potential evening/weekend opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; some college preferred.
• One year work experience in industry or rehabilitation; customer service-oriented industry experience.
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide a supportive, safe, clean environment and attend to individual needs; support growth and independence.
• Direct supervision of program participants during work time, breaks, and scheduling.
• Provide training to participants; monitor production and quality; count, inspect, package, and wrap items.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Mathematics

Oral communication

Written communications

Planning and organizing

Quality control

Adaptability

Punctuality

Accept feedback

Ask for assistance

Education

High school diploma

Some college preferred

Job description

Description

Schedule

Monday-Friday: 8am-3:30pm

POSSIBLE EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS IF NEEDED

POSITION SUMMARY

The Instructor is responsible for providing direct support and employment consultation to program participants. The Instructor will provide ongoing support and training in accordance with production detail in addition to providing a safe and effective work environment whether in the program or in the community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide a supportive, caring, safe, and clean environment by attending to individual needs, respecting differences, and supporting growth and independence.
2. Provide ongoing, direct supervision of program participants during work time, including breaks, lunch, and before and after scheduled program time.
3. Provide training to program participants as needed; monitor work production and quality; count, inspect, package and skid/wrap completed work.
4. Assist program participants in developing good work habits and attitudes by simulating a work atmosphere that is compatible with industry.
5. Maintain appropriate level of contract supplies to program participants.
6. Communicate effectively, accurately, and constructively, relating pertinent information as required in a timely manner.
7. Safe operation of industrial equipment.
8. Work cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve goals and contribute to a positive team atmosphere.
9. Materials handling, including loading and unloading of trucks when assigned.
10. Assist in keeping accurate records such as production records (tally sheets, timecards, behavior charting, goal documentation, and inventory).
11. Provide transportation for program participants as necessary.
12. Train and coach program participants at community job sites and community volunteer sites.
13. Serve as ambassador for program participants and the corporation. Promote the mission at all times.
14. Assist program participant with identification of and maintenance of natural supports.
15. Maximize opportunities for choice and decision making.
16. Attend team meetings.
17. Obtain 24 hours (min) of training each (July-June).
18. Adhere to all corporate policies and procedures.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma or general education development certificate; some college preferred.
2. One year work experience in industry or rehabilitation; experience in customer service-oriented industry.
3. Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.

COMPETENCIES

• Problem solving – identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, and gather and analyze information skillfully.
• Interpersonal skills – maintain confidentiality, remain open to others’ ideas, and exhibit willingness to try new things. Support the competence of other members of the corporation in all situations.
• Mathematics – Have an understanding of basic mathematical principles.
• Oral communication – speak clearly and persuasively in positive as well as negative situations.
• Written communications – edit work for spelling and grammar, present numerical data effectively, create, read and interpret written information.
• Planning and organizing – prioritize and plan work activities and community activities and use time efficiently.
• Quality control – demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability – adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands; and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Punctuality – attend work as scheduled.
• Be able to accept feedback.
• Be able to ask for assistance when needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Instructor’s job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position.
• Safety precautions are observed in order to reduce incidents of risk factors for typical office environment which are adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. Example: avoiding trips and falls, back care, and observing fire regulations.
• May need to sit or stand. May sit for a prolonged period of time with intense concentration. May be required to walk on a level surface periodically throughout the day. May be required to reach above the shoulder, below the waist or lift documents or materials throughout the work day. Proper lifting techniques are required for occasional lifting/moving up to 50 pounds. May be required to walk up and down stairs periodically throughout the day. Finger dexterity and close vision ability are required.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
• Ability to move in and around personal work space and to and from other areas of the office or building to deliver/retrieve material, attend meetings, or other activities outside of personal work space with reasonable accommodations, if necessary, to perform essential job functions successfully.
• May be exposed to typical weather conditions according to the season of the year.