DHS VOCATIONAL TRAINING ASSISTANT - State of Tennessee : Job Details

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time 08/05/2025 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 08/18/2025 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $2,867.00 - $3,578.00 Salary (Annually) $34,404.00 - $42,936.00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Smyrna, TN Department Human Services

LOCATION OF (2) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, REHABILITATION SERVICES DIVISION, RUTHERFORD COUNTYFor more information, visit the link below: This is an on-site positionThis position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent and one year of full-time experience in teaching/instruction, teaching assistance, training, social services, or in providing services to individuals with disabilities.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional qualifying college coursework in education, social or behavioral science, business management, or other related field may be substituted for the required experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:

Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;

Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority;

Supply a fingerprint sample prescribed by the TBI based criminal history records check;

Submit to a review of their status on the Department of Health's vulnerable persons registry.

Overview

This classification performs vocational support services work of average difficulty. An employee in this class is responsible for providing training support to students and faculty and supervising student activities within the classroom. This classification performs responsibilities at the entry level under general supervision. This class differs from the DHS Campus Life Assistant in that incumbents of the latter are responsible for assisting students with adjusting to campus life, providing support for learning and training opportunities, and monitoring the health and wellness of the students.

Responsibilities

Supports vocational trainers in various areas of study and behavioral, soft skill, and employment development skill classes. May train students using instructor-provided lesson plans during instructor absences.

Tutors students in areas of study and skill development to promote student academical success.

Provides accommodations to assist students in overcoming or working around their disability to promote academic achievement.

Assists in planning and preparation for Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) activities and trainings. Monitors and supports youth and adult recipients through job exploration counseling, work- based learning experiences, postsecondary counseling, workplace readiness, and self-advocacy.

Conducts orientation for students during internships. May transport and accompany students to the internship site to provide job coaching.

Monitors students on campus. Engages and interacts with students to identify safety concerns and encourage participation in academic activities. Evacuates students in emergency situations and conducts roll call.

Accompanies and transports students to off-campus locations for interviews, internships, vocational training, Pre-ETS activities, medical appointments, and other needs as necessary.

Provides documentation to case managers and instructors on student observations, progress, and academic activities.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

Decision Quality

Customer Focus

Resourcefulness

Communicates Effectively

Instills Trust

Knowledges:

Customer and Personal Service

Skills:

Active Learning and Listening

Complex Problem Solving

Writing

Mathematics

Time Management

Abilities:

Deductive Reasoning

Inductive Reasoning

Problem Sensitivity

Written Comprehension

Tools & Equipment

General Office Equipment

Motor Vehicle

Cell Phone

Adaptive Technology

Interactive whiteboards and displays

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.