Vocational Training Instructor (Part Time)
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Region 8 Mental Health
Brandon, MS, US
Summary
The instructor provides supervision, training, and assistance to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living and pre-vocational skills. Responsibilities also include maintaining program documentation and transporting consumers to and from the center.
Job Description
Description
VOCATIONAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) (M-F 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Region 8 Mental Health is a Community Mental Health Center serving five counties in central Mississippi. With offices in Copiah, Lincoln, Madison, Rankin and Simpson Counties, Region 8 provides a full array of mental health, intellectual / developmental disability, and alcohol and drug services.
Region 8 provides services without regard to national origin, race, age, sex, handicap, sexual orientation, political or religious beliefs. Our services are offered with respect for the dignity of all individuals, family members, significant others, professional and community members, in the most efficient, cost effective manner possible.
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
Brandon, Mississippi
Region 8 Mental Health is a Community Mental Health Center serving five counties in central Mississippi. With offices in Copiah, Lincoln, Madison, Rankin and Simpson Counties, Region 8 provides a full array of mental health, intellectual / developmental disability, and alcohol and drug services.
Region 8 provides services without regard to national origin, race, age, sex, handicap, sexual orientation, political or religious beliefs. Our services are offered with respect for the dignity of all individuals, family members, significant others, professional and community members, in the most efficient, cost effective manner possible.
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
Brandon, Mississippi