VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR II- F/C - 67055949 PATHWAYS MARIANNA, FL

Requisition No: 871334 

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR II- F/C - 67055949 PATHWAYS MARIANNA, FL

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 67055949 

Salary:  $1,386.00- $1,536.69 BIWEEKLY 

Posting Closing Date: 03/18/2026 

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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

 POSITION: Vocational Instructor II- Career Service

POSITION NUMBER: 67055949

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

This advertisement may be used to fill multiple positions

SALARY RANGE: $1,386.00- $1,536.69 BIWEEKLY

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for eligible employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits, including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.
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Position Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to provide vocational instruction and supervision in a forensic setting to assist persons served in increasing their knowledge and acquisition of vocational skills.

Supervises and instructs APD/DDDP Work program residents in the development of vocational skills acquisition to refine or retrain individuals in personal vocational development. Ensuring safety, supervision, and security of residents through instructional direction, tracking and monitoring, and adherence to safety guidelines and protocol. Provides continuous monitoring of participants and escorts to related vocational activities. Provides emergency response and reporting of unusual or significant events or behaviors. Monitors the appropriate use of tools, supplies, and equipment to maximize safety and security, and inventory items after every use. Maintains tool control for all work sites.

Provides classroom instruction related to increasing knowledge of vocational skills and safety measures. Provides information to assist individuals with disabilities in making informed choices regarding services, service providers, employment opportunities, and employment outcomes.  

Evaluates job performance and progress. Models and teaches behavior appropriate to the occupation/vocation, including safety, health, and social skills.

Maintains and conducts inventory of vocational equipment, tools, and supplies. Ensures supplies are ordered as needed and requests replacement or repair of damaged or outdated tools and equipment.

Check equipment routinely for preventive maintenance, safety, and sanitation, and maintains a safe and organized environment.

Conducts time studies and other assessments to identify vocational interests, skills, and abilities of residents in the work program.

Plans and develops individualized vocational programs. Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

Prepares necessary paperwork such as individual progress reports, program data sheets, timesheets, skills assessments, and other reports as needed. Complete monthly inventory reports.

Attends all staff meetings and/or professional development courses. Maintains all required training. 

Other duties as required. 

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or its equivalent and two years of experience in the occupational area being taught, as defined by the employing agency.

College education from an accredited institution or vocational/technical training in the occupational area being taught, as defined by the employing agency, can substitute at the rate of 30 semester, 45 quarter or 720 classroom hours for each year of the required experience.

Experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

      A valid driver’s license.

Responses to the qualifying questions are required and must be verifiable based on your submitted application.

Knowledge, skills and abilities for the position:

•           Knowledge of the principles and practices of one of the allied health field disciplines or one of the rehabilitative sciences.

•           Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.

•           Knowledge of a skilled vocation such as industrial arts, shoe repair or general maintenance.

•           Skill in performing a skilled vocation such as industrial arts, shoe repair or general maintenance.

•           Ability to work in a training capacity with people in individual and group settings.

•           Ability to collect, record and evaluate data relating to the training of individuals.

•           Ability to prepare and maintain records and other instructional materials.

•           Ability to work independently.

•           Ability to speak clearly and correctly to individuals and groups.

•           Ability to listen effectively.

•           Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

•           Ability to communicate effectively.

•           Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

•           Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to vocational instruction.   

Other job-related requirements for this position:

Certification in the agency-approved crisis prevention and intervention program is required.  Incumbent is required to submit to pre-employment TB screening and on an annual on-going basis as prescribed by DDDP.

Maintain confidentiality of employee and/or resident information.  This specific standard is mission-critical as the Agency is entrusted with information about employees and residents, which is protected by HIPAA and other federal and state laws.  The Agency’s ability to maintain and protect confidential information has a direct relationship with our ability to gain and sustain the public trust.

Based on the duties and essential functions of this position, incumbents will be required to spend a minimum of 75% of work time performing duties that involve direct contact with residents in a secure forensic facility.  This position requires lifting, pulling, and squatting.

To support the goal of establishing APD as the most sought-after place to work in Florida, the employee will create an environment that cultivates people and transforms teams by increasing transparency and providing opportunities for professional development. The employee actively works to demonstrate the qualities of being humble, hungry, and smart, and leads others to embody the same. The team member lacks excessive ego, shares credit, is self-motivating, and exercises good judgment and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics.

Our campus and facilities are tobacco-free.   

 Recruiting Contact:        

Jodi NeSmith        

Recruitment Manager- Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program & Pathways    

Agency for Persons with Disabilities        

Telephone: (850) 793-7075 

Email: jodi.nesmith@apdcares.org       

 Direct Deposit Program – As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in State government is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program.  

 BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT- It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.   

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION INCLUDING FINGERPRINTING, PURSUANT TO S. 110.1127(1), FLORIDA STATUTES.   

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE:  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.    

 WE HIRE ONLY U.S. CITIZENS AND THOSE LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S. APD PARTICIPATES IN THE U.S. GOVERNMENT’S EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PROGRAM (E-VERIFY).  E-VERIFY IS A PROGRAM THAT ELECTRONICALLY CONFIRMS AN EMPLOYEE’S ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES AFTER COMPLETION OF THE EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION FORM (I-9).   

ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD COMPLETE THE ON-LINE APPLICATION PROCESS.  IF ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE CALL THE PEOPLE FIRST SERVICE CENTER AT 1-877-562-7287. RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. ANSWERS TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.