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Career Vocational Training Instructor

Company:
Upstate Cerebral Palsy
Location:
Utica, NY, 13502
Posted:
December 09, 2025
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Description:

Description

The Career Vocational Training Instructor, with minimal supervision, works in conjunction with the agency’s Director of Employment to develop and implement Career-Specific Vocational Training (CSVT) for persons with intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the area of Janitorial Services and/or Food Service. Responsibilities will include participating in the development of curriculum and classroom instruction. Training will be delivered in a small group setting with additional support provided as necessary.

Join the Upstate Caring Partners Team as a Career Vocational Training Instructor - Starting Pay $21.97 an hour!

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and Implement training curriculum

Work in conjunction with other member providers to develop and implement Career-Specific Vocational Training (CSVT) in the area of Janitorial Services and/or Food Service.

Create and follow lesson plans which allow for on-time completion of the training program

Provide training to classes of 3-12 individuals with Sessions scheduling 2-5 hours per class, operating 1 to 4 days per week, totaling 75-100 hours of training to each class.

Facilitate community vocational experiences to incorporate hands-on skills experience for program participants, using locations and resources available

Collaborate with Member Provider

Participate in CSVT – related meetings with member providers to assess program performance and ongoing needs

Work with member providers to ensure eligible participants have access to the training program

Utilize resources from other member providers and offer UCP resources to other providers as needed to enhance CSVT experiences for program participants

Develop relationships with referral sources

Offer informational presentations to eligible individuals, care coordinators, and vocational counselors who may refer to CSVT

Assist with the assignment of trainings

Function as liaison with other member providers to coordinate CSVT program and ensure efficient placement of referred individuals

Coordinate all intake and admission for CSVT

Maintain statistical data

Develop and implement evaluation process to assess trainee performance

Utilize applicable data to adjust training program as needed to meet the needs of participants

Collect data on training participation, including but not limited to program completion rate and successful referrals to vocational services.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED required, Associates degree in human service field preferred.

1-year experience working with people with a developmental disability or mental health diagnosis required.

One or more years of training presentation experience required.

Position requires good verbal and written communicational skills, and public speaking skills.

Must be able to demonstrate teamwork and professionalism.

Basic word processing, power point, and e-mail skills are required.

BENEFITS

Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.

Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision

Direct Deposit

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement Plan 403(b)

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)

Tuition Reimbursement

Service Awards

Employee Appreciation Events

Employee Discounts

Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career.

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