Vocational Instructor II OPS - 60955496

VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR II OPS - 60955496

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as a Vocational Instructor II - OPS 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 the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• This position functions as a job coach and provides skilled instructional work in planning, organizing and conducting a Vocational Work Program primarily in wood working, in a wood shop environment.
• To provide treatment excellence, the incumbent will serve as a job coach and provide instruction, supervision, intervention, skills training and feedback.
• Transports the people we serve to various work sites by means of a passenger vehicle or golf cart.
• Provides specific job instruction to individuals assigned to the program.
• To ensure treatment excellence, the incumbent will conduct wage and hour evaluations in accordance with the Department of Labor Standards.
• Collects attendance, task and work skill data.
• Provides input for development of task analysis.
• Prepares and submits vocational reports.
• To ensure cost efficiency the incumbent will assist with worksite budgets, conduct inventories, and submit requests for supplies and equipment.
• To implement an outcome oriented management system, the incumbent will attend meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required.
• Participates in on-going in-service education for professional development.
• Assists in the escort and monitoring of the people we serve.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position:

• 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 people in individual and group settings.
• Ability to collect, record and evaluate data relating to the training of individuals.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and other 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 with others.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to vocational instruction.

Minimum 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 being taught, as defined by the employing agency, 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.

Candidate profile (application) requirements:

• Work history - entered with the most recent/current listed first: Any and all State of Florida jobs Any and all Florida University jobs All periods of employment Periods of unemployment Gaps 3 months or more* Education Volunteer Experience Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment. Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps. Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. If claiming Right to First Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.