Vocational Instructor (C)

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. This position requires the Vocational Instructor to 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.

Potential candidates must have the ability to 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, as well as assist in the planning and development of work programs. The Vocational Instructor C may also provide functional supervision to Vocational Instructor A/B’s in the worksite. They must also have the ability to 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. Candidates may also be required to perform 1:1 support to individuals served in the day or work programs.

Please Note:

This position is based in Baldwinville, MA and will be travelling throughout the Central/West Region, as required.

Schedule: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Days Off: Sunday/Saturday

With flexibility required to meet the needs of the program.

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.

Pre-Hire Process:

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

• Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes:

• Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search:  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dppc-abuser-registry
• Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services.  http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori 
• National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based check. https://www.mass.gov/lists/dds-fingerprint-background-checks

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