Rehabilitation Technician Instructor

Odle Management – A subsidiary of Eckerd Connects

Reports to the CTT Manager and is a salaried, exempt position. The Rehab Tech Instructor provides instruction in rehabilitation techniques and practices in both classroom and hands-on settings. This role focuses on preparing students for a career in Rehabilitation Technology by demonstrating, mentoring, and promoting professional standards and the Career Success Standards: workplace relations, ethics, information management, communication, multicultural awareness, personal growth, and development.

Annual Salary Range: $42,000 to $45,000

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and abides by Odle Core Values and operating principles.
• Promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to ensure maximum student motivation.
• Meets SMART Goals established by management every Program Year.
• Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom setting in order to ensure maximum learning.
• Instructs on the Rehabilitation Technician curriculum in accordance with the Job Corps requirements and program specifications.
• Counsels and motivates students regarding behavior, training, personal and/or study habits and problems.
• Develops and prepares supplemental lessons and recommends curricula changes.
• Individualizes the Rehabilitation Technician curriculum to fit the students’ choice of vocation and maintains contact with vocational counselors and instructors.
• Responsible for building and equipment in seeing that security measures are taken, and equipment and supplies are cared for.
• Prepares reports such as student/staff hours, requisitions, and monthly student evaluations.
• Maintains classroom environment (behavior and surroundings) conductive to learning.
• Attends required staff training sessions.
• Adheres to all aspects of Odle’s Quality Assurance Plan.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Cultivates and maintains a climate on center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
• Identify possible new Work Based Learning (WBL) site partners and provide recommendations points-of-contact to BCL-WBL Coordinator.
• Meets monthly with Career Counselors, BCL-WBL Coordinator and trainees on their evaluations.
• Ability to navigate the Microsoft Suite of Applications.
• Assists and prepares students to obtain Industry Recognized Credentials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.

Qualifications:

• Certified, licensed, or accredited in the state where the center is located or accredited by a recognized professional trade organization. (A waiver may be available if the center cannot hire certified or licensed instructors, but candidates must pursue certification.)
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Comprehensive knowledge of rehabilitation technology and the ability to transfer knowledge to meet specific learning objectives.
• Ability to compose descriptive reports and utilize appropriate techniques for program implementation.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students and relate effectively to the trainee population.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Relay Services Dial 711. Submit Request: https://eckerd.org/about-us/contact-us/

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Odle Management is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Odle Management is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.

The employer of record for this position is Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. DBA Eckerd Connects which assigns employees to Odle Management Group, LLC