Vocational Enrichment Instructor

About the role

This position is located in Wayne County at the WorkSource East Training Facility in Goldsboro, NC. The primary purpose of this position is to prepare individuals with disabilities for the workforce by addressing specific academic needs/deficits and providing skills training that will increase their employability including academic, social, interpersonal and basic life management skills.

Job Duties

• Provide quality instruction and appropriate learning strategies to teach basic academic skills (math and reading), social, interpersonal, and basic life management skills.
• Develop and provide accommodations as needed.
• Ensure students meet goals and progress at a satisfactory rate.
• Maintain a safe and orderly instructional environment in the classroom.
• Model professional behaviors in the classroom.
• Keep accurate student records and complete required documentation.
• Provide feedback to case managers on client behavior/progress as needed.
• Maintain accurate records on students’ grades and attendance.
• Give tests and other assignments to judge students’ progress and additional needs.
• Develop objectives and instructional activities for the class; continually assess/revise as needed to meet the needs of the students.
• Collaborate with instructors in each vocational training area to determine the needs of students and create relevant training objectives.
• Cook/manage meals for students.
• Cook/manage meals for staff.
• Coordinate and lead student activities including Student Council, PRIME and other miscellaneous events that promote student interaction, advocacy and positive behaviors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Knowledge of teaching methods in an academic setting. Knowledge of basic academic skills (math and reading), social, interpersonal, and basic life management skills.

Compensation & Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

About Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD)

The DHHS Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) promotes employment and independence for people with disabilities through customer partnership and community leadership. EIPD helps people with disabilities achieve their goals for competitive employment and more independent living in communities statewide. To learn more about EIPD: https://youtu.be/4QUy2w9B6AU.