VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR II OPS - 60955496

Agency: Children and Families, Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking, and public assistance. Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program Office is the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services.

Northeast Florida State Hospital (NEFSH) is a 613-bed, licensed mental health treatment facility providing person-centered services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. The hospital, located in Macclenny, is the largest state-operated civil treatment facility.

About the role

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as a Vocational Instructor II within the Recovery Unit. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires independent judgment, a proactive approach, and exceptional attention to detail.

The position functions as a job coach and provides skilled instructional work in planning, organizing, and conducting a Vocational Work Program, primarily in woodworking within a wood shop environment. The incumbent will serve as a job coach, providing instruction, supervision, intervention, skills training, and feedback to individuals served by the program.

Responsibilities

• Transport individuals served to various work sites using a passenger vehicle or golf cart.
• Provide specific job instruction to individuals assigned to the program.
• Conduct wage and hour evaluations in accordance with Department of Labor Standards.
• Collect attendance, task, and work skill data; provide input for development of task analysis.
• Prepare and submit vocational reports.
• Assist with worksite budgets, conduct inventories, and submit requests for supplies and equipment.
• Attend meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required for professional development.
• Participate in ongoing in-service education.
• Assist in the escort and monitoring of individuals served.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Knowledge of a skilled vocation such as industrial arts, shoe repair, or general maintenance.
• Skill in performing a skilled vocation such as industrial arts, shoe repair, or general maintenance.
• Ability to work in a training capacity with individuals and groups.
• Ability to collect, record, and evaluate data relating to training.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and instructional materials.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to speak clearly and correctly to individuals and groups.
• Ability to listen effectively.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to vocational instruction.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or its equivalent and two years of experience in the occupational area being taught, as defined by the employing agency. College education from an accredited institution or vocational/technical training in the occupational area can substitute at the rate of 30 semester, 45 quarter, or 720 classroom hours for each year of the required experience.

Preference will be given to applicants who have:

• Experience with supported employment.
• Experience in conducting vocational skill training programs.

Pay

$18 per hour.

Benefits

Working for the State of Florida includes a highly competitive set of employee benefits. For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.