Instructor Jobs in Jackson, MS

Salary : $34,272.00 - $43,343.47 Annually

Location : 24 - HARRISON COUNTY, MS

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 9357-0653-20250121HRR

Department : 0653 - DRS-VOC REHAB FOR THE BLIND

Opening Date : 01 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 7 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary : $34,272.00

Agency Maximum Salary : $43,343.47

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 [email protected].

About the Position : The position is with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind (OVRB) and will function as the Home Management Instructor at Mississippi EMERGE Center located in Long Beach, Mississippi. We are seeking a dedicated and confident Home Management Instructor to teach and guide blind and visually disabled clients in mastering essential daily living activities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in cooking, cleaning, and other practical skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively and maintain organized records. This role includes teaching, classroom management, and collaborative work within a rehabilitation center environment. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :

• Maintain a well-organized classroom dedicated to teaching daily living skills, including cooking, cleaning, and budgeting.
• Monitor and manage kitchen supplies, submitting receipts for bookkeeping purposes.
• Teach students essential skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, doing laundry, ironing, etc.
• Maintain weekly journals of students' assignments and classwork.
• Prepare and submit monthly progress reports for students' rehabilitation counselors.
• Lead groups during cultural events.
• Support other instructors and serve as a substitute when needed.
• Act as apartment manager on a rotating basis.
• Attend and lead seminars as required.
• Employee will complete eight weeks of immersion training with full visual occlusion in the center within the first six months of employment. Prior center training equal to the same amount of time may be considered as a substitute.

What you'll need to be Successful : 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 Qualifications : Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency and 3+ years of relevant experience / education and / or relevant certifications / licenses.Hiring Agency prefers : A Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of experience in fields related to cooking and / or daily living skills.

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Minimum Qualifications

Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency :

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relevant certifications / licenses.

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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