What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehabilitation Instructor position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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10/26/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2605483
Rehabilitation Instructor
Pay Grade 12
Salary
$36,426.00 - $54,639.12 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice
Location
3179 State Route 45 South
Mayfield, KY 42066 USA
Description
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.
For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice, please visit: https://djj.ky.gov
This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.
Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.
If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of teaching experience or recreational therapy experience (some types of experience might include teaching people with sight disabilities to use a cane, a therapeutic recreation leader, teaching daily living skills, or how to communicate).
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study in a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Paraprofessional experience in teaching people with disabilities vocational, pre-vocational, communications, mobility, daily living skills, or related activities will substitute for the required education on a year- for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for- year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in a patient rehabilitation setting.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Azurdee Garland at AzurdeeM.Garland@ky.gov or 502-782-1536.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
10/26/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2605483
Rehabilitation Instructor
Pay Grade 12
Salary
$36,426.00 - $54,639.12 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice
Location
3179 State Route 45 South
Mayfield, KY 42066 USA
Description
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.
For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice, please visit: https://djj.ky.gov
This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.
Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.
If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
- Teaches vocational, pre-vocational, communications, mobility, daily living activities, independent living activities and related subjects within a DJJ facility.
- Provides vocational assessments.
- Plans and develops pre-vocational instructions; teaches assigned areas i.e., daily living, independent living, career readiness, keyboarding, career options, financial literacy, etc. and, or, other related subjects within DJJ.
- Interprets vocational policies and procedures.
- Advises superintendent and other management staff of change in vocational policies and procedures.
- Responds to inquiries from DJJ community, facility or other agencies concerning the facility's vocational program.
- Provides in-service training on vocational programs.
- Attends professional, trade council, civic meetings and other meetings to gather and disseminate information as it relates to vocational programs.
- Logs observations of youth's educational seat hours.
- Attends individual treatment planning conference and treatment team meetings.
- Communicates observations with treatment team.
- Prepares status reports on vocational programs for supervisor.
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of teaching experience or recreational therapy experience (some types of experience might include teaching people with sight disabilities to use a cane, a therapeutic recreation leader, teaching daily living skills, or how to communicate).
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study in a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Paraprofessional experience in teaching people with disabilities vocational, pre-vocational, communications, mobility, daily living skills, or related activities will substitute for the required education on a year- for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for- year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in a patient rehabilitation setting.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Azurdee Garland at AzurdeeM.Garland@ky.gov or 502-782-1536.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $36,426 - $54,639