Tennessee Department of Human Services · 1 day ago
DHS VOCATIONAL TRAINING ASSISTANT - 02032026-74911
Rutherford County, TN
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Entry Level
$2,896/mo - $3,614/mo
1+ years expThe Tennessee Department of Human Services is seeking a Vocational Training Assistant to provide vocational support services to students and faculty. The role involves tutoring students, assisting in planning training activities, and monitoring students during internships and other academic activities.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Supports vocational trainers in various areas of study and behavioral, soft skill, and employment development skill classes. May train students using instructor-provided lesson plans during instructor absences
Tutors students in areas of study and skill development to promote student academical success
Provides accommodations to assist students in overcoming or working around their disability to promote academic achievement
Assists in planning and preparation for Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) activities and trainings. Monitors and supports youth and adult recipients through job exploration counseling, work- based learning experiences, postsecondary counseling, workplace readiness, and self-advocacy
Conducts orientation for students during internships. May transport and accompany students to the internship site to provide job coaching
Monitors students on campus. Engages and interacts with students to identify safety concerns and encourage participation in academic activities. Evacuates students in emergency situations and conducts roll call
Accompanies and transports students to off-campus locations for interviews, internships, vocational training, Pre-ETS activities, medical appointments, and other needs as necessary
Provides documentation to case managers and instructors on student observations, progress, and academic activities
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
One year of full-time experience in teaching/instruction, teaching assistance, training, social services, or in providing services to individuals with disabilities
Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license
Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority
Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority
Supply a fingerprint sample prescribed by the TBI based criminal history records check
Submit to a review of their status on the Department of Health's vulnerable persons registry
Preferred
Additional qualifying college coursework in education, social or behavioral science, business management, or other related field may be substituted for the required experience
Company
Tennessee Department of Human Services
The Tennessee Department of Human Services offers an extensive range of social services to a diverse group of almost two million Tennesseans across 95 rural and urban counties in our state.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Melisa Hucks
Deputy Commissioner of Operations-COO
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