Vocational Instructor - # 43376

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Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Anna, IL, US, 62906-1652

Job Requisition ID: 43376

Opening Date: 12/18/2024

Closing Date: 01/02/2025

Salary:  Anticipated Salary $4,412-$5,991/month ($52,944-$71,892/year)

Job Type: Salaried Full Time  

County: Union

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: RC028

 

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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. 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 43376

Why Work for Illinois?

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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.

 

Job Responsibilities

• Provides vocational/occupational instruction/training related to the assessed needs of intellectually disabled and/or mentally ill individuals residing at Choate Center.
• 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 after business hours, weekends and holidays.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

 

Work Hours:  Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm; 1 hour unpaid lunch
Work Location: 1000 N Main St, Anna, Illinois, 62906-1652

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Choate Mental Health & Developmental Center

Rehabilitation Services - DDS/MHS
Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Job Family: Education; Social Services

 

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

 

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

A Pension Program

Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance

3 Paid Personal Business Days annually

12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)

10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)

*Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years

Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)

10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan

Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)

Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

 

For more information about our benefits please follow this link:  https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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