VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR (OPTION C - GENERAL/MULTIPLE AREAS)

Agency: Department of Human Services

Job Role: VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR - 48200

Skills Code/Option: General/Multiple Areas (G1)

Bilingual Code: None (00)

Opening Date: 10/07/2024
Closing Date/Time: 10/21/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary $4,412-$5,991/month ($52,944-$71,892/year)  
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC028

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number  41569

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Vocational Instructor for the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center located in Anna, Illinois to provide vocational/occupational instruction/training related to the assessed needs of intellectually disabled individuals. Conducts day training/vocational training programs, time studies and assists in obtaining job sites. Evaluates progress of individuals in classroom and work settings. Serves as job coach for individuals.

Essential Functions

• Provides vocational/occupational instruction/training related to the assessed needs of intellectually disabled individuals.
• Evaluates progress of individuals in classroom and work settings.
• Serves as job coach for individuals.
• Attends and participates in program meetings and conferences with other professional disciplines for planning, coordinating, and evaluating the instructional and treatment needs of the individuals.
• Requisitions and stores vocational supplies and equipment.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.  

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires two (2) years of practical journey level experience in the trade or occupational area for which instruction is given.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of professional experience providing occupational/training for a private or public organization.
• One (1) year of professional experience coordinating classroom instruction to develop practical job skills and knowledge in students.
• One (1) year of professional experience preparing reports and evaluating training progress using suitable performance measures. 
• One (1) year of professional experience developing job opportunities in the community utilizing job coaching and other employment support systems.
• One (1) year of professional experience instructing individuals in interview skills and techniques.
• One (1) year of experience communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
• Requires the ability to work afte