Vocational Training Instructor

Region8mhs; Brandon (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Region 8 is seeking a dedicated coordinator to support adults with developmental disabilities in a structured training environment. The role emphasizes daily living and work training, documentation, and adherence to program standards.

You will supervise and train consumers, maintain equipment, and coordinate transportation to activities as required, while performing routine paperwork and reporting duties.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must have a valid Mississippi Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintains documentation showing duties are completed per program requirements.
• Keeps training, qualifications, and certifications current per MDH Operational Standards.
• Represents Region 8 and Region 8 Administration positively at all times.

Skills

Supervision

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK

The primary responsibilities include the preparation of daily living/work activities and other duties providing for a smooth work training environment for developmentally disabled adults.

EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains documentation as evidence that all duties are completed in accordance with program requirements contained in the Mississippi Department of Mental Health Operational Standards.
• Maintains proper training, continuing education, qualifications, and other certifications required for this position as written in the Mississippi Department of Mental Health Operational Standards.
• 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.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or General Education Development equivalency required.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must have a valid Mississippi Driver’s license.

REPORTING SUPERVISOR

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Site Coordinator, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Coordinator, Clinical Directors

POSITIONS SUPERVISED

None