Vocational Instructor
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Job Location:
Madison, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 4747 - 6733
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:54694
Opening Date: 04/14/2026
Closing Date: 04/27/2026
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR - 48200
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: (Effective 7/1/26) $4747 - $6733 per month ($56964 - $80796 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Madison
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC028 Paraprofessional Human Services Employees AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Vocational Instructor for the Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton Illinois. Under general supervision of the Rehabilitation Services Manager provides occupational instruction for patients living in forensic units at the Alton Mental Health Center. Develops job leads in the community for patients evaluates patients progress both in class and in work settings. Prepares relevant attendance and program reports.
Essential Functions
- Conducts occupational instruction to forensic patients in such areas as food service commercial housekeeping horticulture and industrial print shop and/or other approved vocational programming.
- Develops job opportunities in the community utilizing job coaching and other employment support systems which will lead directly to placement of vocational patients in supported or competitive jobs.
- Develops program and patient evaluative measures and reports.
- Organizes and stores instructional materials to ensure a systematic and safe presentation.
- Assists professional staff in the design and development of program courses.
- Collects data required by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Education for Employment (EFE) 580 system to record patients progress.
- 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
- Two (2) years of professional experience working with the practices methods tools and materials of food service commercial housekeeping horticulture industrial print shop and/or other approved vocational programming.
- Two (2) years of professional experience preparing reports and evaluating training progress using suitable performance measures.
- Two (2) years of professional experience coordinating occupational instruction and preparing lesson plans.
- Two (2) years of professional experience preparing lesson plans and using effective competency-based teaching techniques instructional materials and media support to conduct classroom lecture course work and laboratory projects.
- Two (2) years of professional experience assembling equipment and organizing instructional materials and teaching aids needed for special education of the patients.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment including personal computers.
- Requires the ability to physically restrain patients as necessary to prevent injury to patient or others.
- Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
- Requires the ability to pass Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training.
- Requires the ability to access various work sites throughout the hospital and the ability to respond to facility-wide emergencies.
- Requires the ability to lift and carry moderate loads up to 25 pounds.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
*Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
Work Hours:Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Headquarter Location:4500 College Ave Alton Illinois 62002
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
Alton Mental Health Center
Medical Services Rehabilitation Services Forensic
Work County:Madison
Posting Group:Education; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy safe and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion Accessibility Responsibility and Equity.
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 & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI BillTraining/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: INSTRUCTIONS
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