Class Code: 01037

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

HUMAN RESOURCES ENTERPRISE

CERTIFIED VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR

DEFINITION

Develops lesson plans and instructs residents in a vocational area offered in a state institutional vocational program certified by the Iowa Department of Education; performs related work as required.

The Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.

WORK EXAMPLES

Conducts classroom or on-the-job training in the principles or techniques of a trade such as auto mechanics or printing to prepare clients for outside employment.

Instructs clients in acceptable social, work, and interpersonal behaviors to facilitate clients' ability to be successful in a work environment, by encouraging, modeling appropriate behavior, and giving negative reinforcement for inappropriate behavior, maintains discipline among clients and intervenes during disruptive behavior.

Places clients in work situations within the institution to enable them to learn a vocation, explains the work and behavior required, and informs supervisors of special needs and problems of clients that might affect their work.

Administers interest inventories, standardized reading tests, standardized work tasks, academic achievement tests, and vocational aptitude tests to clients and gathers other information to assess clients' vocational skill level and interest.

Writes individual vocational case plans for clients to insure that their vocational needs are met.

Writes lesson plans to prepare for classes by researching, summarizing and sequencing the material to be presented.

Writes progress notes, periodic reviews of individual cases, and other reports in approved formats to provide the necessary information to others involved in the cases.

Attends meetings as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team to coordinate therapy efforts with other staff.

Provides services to employing institution in the occupation of expertise, such as auto servicing or printing.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Knowledge of the principles and accepted practices of the trade or occupation taught to clients such as automotive mechanics, institutional cooking, welding, etc.

Knowledge of acceptable social, work and interpersonal behavior.

Knowledge of the principles of behavior modification as applied to maintaining control of clients so that negative behavior does not interfere with learning.

Knowledge of classroom teaching principles and techniques.

Knowledge of counseling theories and techniques useful in facilitating the rehabilitation of disabled clients.

Knowledge of the basic principles and theories of psychology.

Knowledge of the effects of mental retardation, mental illness, or physical disabilities on the vocational development and functioning level of clients.

Ability to interact with clients to gain and maintain their confidence.

Ability to make oral presentations to clients in a classroom setting.

Ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Ability to read and write English at the level necessary for completing the required case records.

Ability to empathize with disabled clients.

Ability to interact with staff in a manner that establishes and maintains effective work relationships.

Ability to determine the skills required to perform a variety of jobs.

Ability to lead group discussions with clients for instructional purposes.

Ability to maintain discipline and communicate with low-functioning clients.

Ability to evaluate level of disabled clients' vocational functioning using information from client interviews, case records and input from other staff.

Ability to interpret and apply results from standardized measurement instruments such as interest, aptitude, achievement and dexterity tests.

Ability to evaluate progress of clients toward their vocational goals.

Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest or unethical behavior.

Works and communicates with internal and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service.

Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.

Responds appropriately to supervision. Makes an effort to follow policy and cooperate with supervisors.

Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals of the organization.

Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity. Fosters commitment and team spirit.

Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Certification as a Vocational Instructor by the Iowa Department of Education in an occupational area offered at a state institutional vocational program* shall be considered as qualifying.

* Occupational areas offered at state institutional vocational programs are listed below in the selective certification section.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION

For all positions the Appointing Authority, with Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise approval, may request those applicants possessing a minimum of twelve semester hours of education or six months of experience or a combination thereof in one of the following areas:

006 agriculture

019 auto body

020 auto mechanics

021 auto servicing

050 baking

059 building maintenance

060 building trades (brick and block laying, cement work, carpentry, etc.)

105 cooking

125 computer service (repair)

177 electricity

278 household repairs (e.g., window glazing, minor plumbing & electrical work)

279 housekeeping

288 horticulture

390 machine tools (e.g., lathe, drill, etc.

520 painting and decorating

532 printing

654 small engine repair

711 computer programming

765 welding

766 woodworking (i.e., staining, varnishing, finishing, etc.)

Applicants wishing to be considered for these positions must list applicable coursework, experience, or certificate on the application.

Effective Date: 3/00 DGL