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Vocational Training Instructor (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities)

Region 8 Mental Health

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#Vocational Training#Social Services#Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities#IDD#Operational Standards#Consumer Care#Department of Mental Health
#Pre-vocational Skills
#Living Skills
Part TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted Just now

Location

Brandon, Mississippi

Quick overview

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.

Requirements summary

A high school diploma or GED equivalency is required for this position. Candidates must also possess a valid Mississippi driver's license and pass a criminal background check.

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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

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Region 8 Mental Health

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...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeGovernment Agency
Size201-500 employees
HQBrandon, Mississippi

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