Vocational Instructor (C)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Baldwinville (GA); On-site; USD 62,095 - 84,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

COVID-19 vaccination support

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is looking for a Vocational Instructor in Baldwinville to provide job coaching and support for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, delivering training on employable skills, and supporting work programs.

This full-time position offers a salary range of $62,095.28 to $84,208.02 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package. Travel within the Central/West Region may be required.

Qualifications

• At least two years of full-time vocational or industrial training experience.
• MAP certification is preferred but not required.
• Education will be verified according to HR guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide job coaching and support to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and reports.
• Assist in the planning and development of work programs.

Skills

Vocational or industrial training experience

Teaching employable skills

Operational knowledge of outdoor equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial arts/vocational education

Job description

Vocational Instructor (C) - 26000478

The Vocational Instructor C works with individuals to provide job coaching and support and is engaged in teaching a variety of employable skills to individuals in group-supported worksites. The instructor participates actively in the Individual Support Plan (ISP)/ Life Plan process, collaborates with team members, service providers, and families, and attends support meetings and trainings to help individuals with intellectual disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, choose career goals. They follow business-related procedures and support other TCS day and work programs, including group-supported and individualized worksites.

Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate financial records and reports, performing monetary transactions, compiling required data, producing daily written documentation, completing progress notes and incident reports, recording daily attendance and timesheets, and assisting in the planning and development of work programs. The instructor may provide functional supervision to Vocational Instructor A/B's in the worksite and may provide 1-1 support to individuals served in day or work programs. Experience operating and maintaining outdoor equipment safely is desired; MAP certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

Minimum entrance requirements: At least two years of full-time (or equivalent part-time) experience in vocational or industrial training or instruction.

Substitutions: A bachelor's or higher degree in industrial arts or vocational education may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

Substitutions: One year of education equals 30 semester hours. Education toward a degree will be prorated based on the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

• Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.
• Recommended candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment screening that includes a criminal background check (CORI) in compliance with regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services.
• Vaccination requirement: Candidates must provide proof of COVID-19 and influenza vaccination or have taken required mitigation measures.

Schedule

Full-time, day shift. Work hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Days off: Sunday and Saturday. Travel within the Central/West Region as required.

Location

Baldwinville, Massachusetts (travel throughout Central/West Region).

Salary

$62,095.28 - $84,208.02 annually.

Benefits

Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that supports workers, their families, and future plans.

EEO Statement

Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and influenza vaccination, or to have taken required mitigation measures.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.