Region 8 Mental Health·Brandon, Mississippi
The instructor provides daily supervision, training, and assistance to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living and pre-vocational skills. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and managing equipment and supplies according to operational standards.
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.
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
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency and a valid Mississippi driver's license. Additionally, applicants are required to pass a criminal background check.
Market context
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