Vocational Training Instructor (IDD/SE) (Part-Time)

Region; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Region is seeking a Vocational Training Instructor (Part-Time) to prepare and lead daily living and work activities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and supportive guidance in a training environment.

Responsibilities include supervising participants, transporting as needed, and maintaining required records. Must pass a background check and hold a Mississippi driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalency required.
• Criminal background check required.
• Must have a valid MS Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living/work skills training to adults with IDD.
• Maintain documentation per program requirements.
• Transport consumers to and from the center.
• Supervise and assist consumers with living and pre-vocational skills.
• Perform routine paperwork and other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalency

Criminal background check

MS Driver’s license

Job description

VOCATIONAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR

(Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities /Supported Employment) (Part-Time)

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 Department of Mental Health Operational Standards.
• Maintains proper training, continuing education, qualifications, and other certifications required for this position as written in the 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 GED equivalency required.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must have a valid MS Driver’s license.

REPORTING SUPERVISOR

IDD Site Coordinator, IDD Coordinator, Clinical Directors

POSITIONS SUPERVISED

None