Vocational Instructor (C)

About the role

The Vocational Instructor C works with individuals to provide job coaching and support and are engaged in teaching a variety of employable skills to individuals in group-supported worksites. The Vocational Instructor C participates actively in the Individual Support Plan (ISP)/Life Plan process. This position requires the ability to work collaboratively with team members, service providers, and family members to provide direction to individuals with intellectual disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, and attend support meetings and trainings to properly assist the individuals in choosing career goals.

Responsibilities

• Follow business-related procedures and assist with covering a variety of other TCS day and work programs as needed, including group-supported and individualized worksites
• Maintain accurate financial records and reports, perform monetary transactions, compile required data, produce daily written documentation, complete progress notes and incident reports, record daily attendance and/or timesheets
• Assist in the planning and development of work programs
• Provide functional supervision to Vocational Instructor A/B's in the worksite
• Communicate and interact professionally with the public
• Be sensitive to the social/emotional needs of individuals being served, while following specific behavioral plans, mobility/dietary guidelines, and be mindful of varying medical needs
• Perform 1:1 support to individuals served in the day or work programs as required

Qualifications

• At least two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in vocational or industrial training or vocational or industrial instruction

Substitutions: A Bachelor's or higher degree in industrial arts or vocational education may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience. One year of education equals 30 semester hours. Education toward degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with team members, service providers, and family members
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records and reports
• Ability to communicate and interact professionally with the public
• Ability to follow specific behavioral plans, mobility/dietary guidelines, and be mindful of varying medical needs

Schedule

7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, with days off Sunday and Saturday, and flexibility required to meet the needs of the program.

Location

This position is based in Baldwinville, MA and will require travelling throughout the Central/West Region as required. Travel may be required based on assignment; employees who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operators license or the equivalent.

Pay

Salary: $63,337.30. Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package, supporting you, your loved ones, and your future.

About the Department of Developmental Services

The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members. DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7B+ operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.