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Vocational Trainer

Vocational Trainer

State of WyomingLusk, Wyoming, USA
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Wyoming Department of Corrections Womens Center in Lusk is seeking a Vocational Trainer who will supervise a group of inmate workers. This position provides daily training and instruction for Correctional Industries Cost Accounting Centers and Specialty Products at the Womens Center. The qualified candidate is responsible for the general oversight of the shop and its operations which may include manufacturing quality sewn products to meet customer needs in accordance with established deadlines. This position is also responsible for projecting ordering and managing the inventory of raw materials and finished goods. Hiring and training inmate workers assisting with other account centers and performing accounting functions as needed.

Why Choose a Career with the Wyoming Department of Corrections

  • Culture of public service and a commitment to work / life balance
  • Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Health Dental and Vision Insurance
  • State Retirement plan for Law Enforcement and additional savings opportunities
  • Paid vacation sick leave and holidays
  • For additional information regarding the benefits package please click here

Human Resource or

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

  • Administers and interprets vocational and pre-vocational evaluations.
  • Provides meaningful and productive hands-on classroom training on a vocation or trade.
  • Develops training objectives standards lesson guides study materials checklists and other essential items to ensure quality training meeting the needs of students / inmates.
  • Facilitates workshops and other meetings to evaluate department policies and procedures.
  • Through research develop new training manuals for the department.
  • Supervises and provides training for tutors.
  • Administers testing for students / inmates.
  • Maintains inmate files following departmental regulations.
  • Instructs clients and staff in training program methods and data collection.
  • Attends professional development related to subject areas.
  • Utilizes quality control processes to ensure the finished goods meet specifications.

    Tracks and monitors floor production.

    Works within established budgets and monitors revenues and expenses for the cost account center.

    Completes and tracks production-related reports weekly reports production scheduling inventory usage and monthly inventories and tracks items being shipped.

    Participate in WBI Sales make sales calls customer contacts and deliver products.

    Attends professional development related to subject areas.

  • Adheres to state facility and federal guidelines related to student / inmate education programs.
  • Assist with financial data entry inmate payroll budget monitoring expenses and other accounting functions.
  • Qualifications

    PREFERENCES :

    Preference may be given to those with 2-4 years of experience in industrial production industrial manufacturing a supervisory role and knowledge in textile manufacturing embroidering sewing or manufacturing industries. Preference may be given to an individual with experience in finance and accounting.

    KNOWLEDGE :

  • Knowledge of concepts principles methods and techniques of a vocational trade.
  • Knowledge of basic principles of education psychology human development and counseling techniques.
  • Knowledge of job coaching techniques record keeping and data collection employment counseling and direction and quality assurance.
  • Knowledge of quality control standards.
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

    Education :

    Bachelors Degree (typically in Education)

    Experience :

    0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Vocational Training Technician

    OR

    Education & ExperienceSubstitution :

    3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Vocational Training Technician

    Certificates Licenses Registrations :

    None

    Necessary Special Requirements

    PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS :

  • Must be able to stand and walk on a concrete floor for extended periods of time.
  • May be required to lift items in excess of 20 pounds.
  • Must be able to lift or retrieve items move materials and boxes from overhead locations or shelves onto or off of vehicles in and out of storage areas outside the main building.
  • This position involves some travel.
  • NOTES :

  • FLSA : Non-Exempt
  • The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
  • The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. All staff are subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC. The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace and prohibits the taking carrying possessing or introducing of smoking materials smokeless tobacco or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.
  • The Wyoming Department of Corrections is in compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates / offenders from personal abuse corporal punishment personal injury disease property damage harassment and the elimination of prison rape.
  • Successful Applicants for employment must pass a background / reference check and drug test prior to appointment.
  • WDOC has a strict dress code policy to includes standards for facial hair body art and piercings / gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
  • WDOC offers a competitive benefits package including medical dental and life insurance paid vacation and sick leave paid holidays a tuition reimbursement program Wyoming State Retirement and 457 Deferred Compensation Program longevity pay and opportunities for advancement.
  • Please visit our website at : Information

    Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

    URL : State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

    Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

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    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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