Vocational Training Instructor I

State of Mississippi

Agency: State of Mississippi
Location: MS
Salary: $28K - $30K
Type: full-time
Work arrangement: onsite
Posted: 2026-07-28

Job Description

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Vocational Training Instructor I

Salary

$28,274.84 - $30,254.08 Annually

Location

34 - JONES COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

9355-0331-20260717Js

Department

0331 - DRS-OFFICE OF VOC REHABILITATION

Opening Date

07/17/2026

Closing Date

7/30/2026 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 to 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 to gain employment, retain employment, and to live 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 which 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 client's progress on a regular basis;
• Ensures client's 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 you'll 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