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Vocational Training Instructor

Region 8 Mental Health·Canton, Mississippi

Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 day ago
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Vocational Training Instructor

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  • 35 similar openings in Mississippi

About the role

The instructor provides daily supervision, training, and assistance to developmentally disabled adults in living and pre-vocational skills. They are also responsible for maintaining program documentation and managing equipment and supplies.

Description VOCATIONAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR

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

Positions supervised none

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and a valid Mississippi driver's license. A criminal background check is required for all applicants.

  • high school
  • Documentation
  • Compliance
  • Training
  • Supervision
  • Transportation
  • Instruction
  • Record keeping
  • Inventory management

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Canton, Mississippi
Posted
Aug 29, 2026
Application
Employer website
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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...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeGovernment Agency
Size201-500 employees
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