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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Vocational Training Instructor III

24 - HARRISON COUNTY, MS

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$34K/yr - $41K/yr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is a company that supports the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) in providing services to individuals with disabilities. The Vocational Training Instructor III will instruct blind and visually disabled clients, developing tailored rehabilitation plans and instructional materials to enhance their skills and independence.

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Responsibilities

Instructs blind, visually impaired, and disabled clients in the development of knowledge, skills and abilities to enhance their overall rehabilitation

Manages case record information in accordance with Independent Living Skills and Personal Adjustment Skills guidelines set by the agency, state, and federal regulations

Establishes and maintains support, referral networks and community resources

Utilizes evaluative and analytical techniques of identifying needs of individual clients in the instructor's area and establishes goals and plans to meet those needs

Plans and develops courses of instruction based on the specific needs of the blind or visually disabled client to facilitate their adjustment

Devises instructional material, methods, and aids to assist in the rehabilitation process

Instructs client in the area of specialty to ensure development of knowledge; skills and abilities which will enhance total rehabilitation

Prepares and submits comprehensive evaluations of clients' achievements within the area of specialty

Develops schedules, programs, etc. for the area of specialty as required

Initiates research appropriate in his/her department

Contributes to the department's curriculum planning, development and upgrading, utilizing expertise derived from experience and/or education

Instructs the client in the use of tactile and kinesthetic senses; traveling locally; safety in travel; cane techniques in travel, including negotiating steps; optical detection; and other techniques

Instructs the client in traveling in adverse conditions, use of public transportation, and the availability of other means of travel such as sighted guides and guide dogs

Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned

Qualification

Vocational assessmentJob placement techniquesAssistive technologyCounseling techniquesEmpathyCommunicationProblem-solvingTime managementCreativity

Required

Knowledge of counseling techniques, vocational assessment, job placement and interviewing techniques, and community resources

Ability to provide proper and adequate instructions

Excellent communication, creativity, problem-solving, evaluation of services and time management skills

Ability to be flexible, handle multiple tasks, maintain a professional demeanor, and show empathy

Preferred

Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency and 3+ years of relevant experience/education and/or relevant certifications/licenses

A Bachelor's Degree in Rehabilitation Teaching or Orientation & Mobility, or a Bachelor's degree in a disability-related field from an accredited college/university and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in the use of assistive technology for individuals who are blind, low vision, deaf, hard of hearing, and/or deaf/blind

A Master's Degree in a disability-related field, a Teaching Certificate with certification/endorsement in Visual Impairment, and/or a Teaching Certificate with a certification/endorsement in Special Education