Vocational Training Instructor I
Salary
$28,274.84 - $30,254.08 Annually
Location
34 - JONES COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9355-0331-20260617JNS
Department
0331 - DRS-OFFICE OF VOC REHABILITATION
Opening Date
06/17/2026
Closing Date
6/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$28,274.84
Agency Maximum Salary
$30,254.08
About the Agency
The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) is a state agency dedicated to helping Mississippians with disabilities live and work independently. MDRS serves through four major programs: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind (VRB), Office of Special Disability Programs (OSDP), and Disability Determination Services (DDS). Services also include support through Assistive Technology, the Office of Business Development, and much more. It is the mission of MDRS to provide appropriate and comprehensive services in a timely and effective manner. Programs and services assist individuals with disabilities in gaining employment, retaining employment, and living independently. MDRS is always looking for qualified and passionate employees to help fulfill its mission. To inquire about this position, please email careers@mdrs.ms.gov.
About the Position
This Time-Limited position is with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation within the Community Rehabilitation Program. Incumbents perform a variety of instruction and training to individuals with disabilities who are receiving services in our Community Rehabilitation Program - AbilityWorks. Incumbents work under the general supervision of the Facility Manager (Vocational Training Supervisor). - Examples of work performed in this position include, but are not limited to, the following: • Provides instruction, training, supervision, and behavior modification services to consumers with disabilities to facilitate self-sufficiency; • Utilizes skills and techniques that address consumers' learning abilities; • Simulates work environment utilizing behavior management techniques and promotes positive work traits; • Guides individualized training programs for clients with supervisory review based on Evaluator assessments; • Provides feedback to consumers relative to his/her behavior and performance; • Observes, records, and completes written reports of the clients progress on a regular basis; • Ensures clients safety by demonstrating the safe use of machinery and equipment and provides constant client observation; • Provides basic skills training and simulated work activities; • Maintains equipment, supplies, and material inventories; • Completes required electronic data entry paper forms and reports as assigned and in accordance with established procedures and timelines; • Ensures facility and client safety standards are met; • Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.
What youll need to be Successful
The ability to work with minimal supervision by identifying issues and solving problems as they arise in a professional and respectful manner; The ability to adapt and change as new information or unexpected obstacles are encountered; The ability to effectively deal with difficult issues and people by exercising sound reasoning and judgment; The ability to ensure that all problems encountered are addressed at the appropriate level and the ability to communicate all relevant information in a timely manner with accuracy and completeness.
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency and/or relevant certifications/licenses and 0-2 years of experience.
No available description
Health/Prescription Insurance
Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?
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Do you possess relevant certifications/licenses and 0-2 years of experience?
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Employer State of Mississippi
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone 601-359-1406
601-359-1406