The Vermont Department of Corrections is looking for a Corrections Vocational Instructor at the Northwest State Correctional Facility in St. Albans.

Corrections Vocational Instructors help with career training and skills development for incarcerated individuals in a variety of career paths. You'll be working with individuals in a shop setting with direct hands-on learning or in a classroom to help earn Industry Recognized Credentials (IRC) such as:

• OSHA 10 Requirements
• NCCER requirements
• ServSafe Requirements

As a Corrections Vocational Instructor, you'll assist with the delivery of the ACT WorkKeys assessment, give technical instruction and education individuals in various career fields including but not limited to welding, carpentry, electrical, maintenance and more. The State of Vermont DOC uses FOCUS software for attendance, grading, and progress notes on individuals. You will also assist with facility enrichment events related to employment and other community services.

Qualified candidates should have previous experience in vocational services delivery or have extensive knowledge in career trades. Ie; electrical, plumbing, welding, etc.

Hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm, with some travel required outside of NWSCF.

Corrections Vocational Instructor report to the Workforce Development coordinator.

This position, Corrections Vocational Instructor (Job Requisition #49765), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact .

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Work is performed in an institutional setting with constant exposure to and interaction with Incarcerated Individuals residents. Incumbents must be able to operate shop machinery, lift and carry moderately heavy equipment, and supervise correctional facility inmates. An incumbent should possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

High school graduation AND five (5) years or more experience at an apprenticeship level in trades

OR

High school graduation and experience work with a vocational training program, experience in delivering vocational training AND one (1) year or more of experience as described above. Certified in training i.e. NCCER.

Experienced vocational instructors with a proven track record.

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information. Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete. The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

Conviction History Requirements: Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment. You may access the application and corresponding documents . Once you have completed the application, please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.