Clerical and Retail Instructor - Work Readiness - Vocational Services

Clerical and Retail Instructor - Work Readiness - Vocational Services Bethpage, NY, USA Job Description Posted Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:00 AM

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clerical and Retail Instructor at The Rehabilitation Institute (TRI) is responsible for instructing consumers according to established curriculum in their designated specialty area. This includes office and clerical skills and computerized stock inventory/retail. The Instructor will also develop alternative methods to instruct consumers who need special assistance while teaching the necessary skills to obtain a position in their designated work readiness field.

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides direct instructional support to students within the Work Readiness program. Develops, maintains, and adheres to a curriculum that fits the trainees’ abilities. Re-evaluates the needs and limits of clients and updates curriculum accordingly; keeps up with new developments in respective fields. Orders program‑specific supplies and maintains accurate inventory. Maintains a clean and safe work environment in compliance with Department of Health regulations. Assists in the development of forms and procedures within the designated training area. Assists with updating and maintaining billing records. Assists DVE staff in identifying and selecting individuals for the Work Readiness training program. Delivers instructions on basic mathematical concepts and the use of common business forms. Utilizes Microsoft applications to support training activities and documentation. Prepares and completes progress reports for students enrolled in TRI’s program. Ensures that all required documentation (paper and electronic) is completed/processed appropriately, in a timely manner, and meets quality and compliance thresholds. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities of All FREE/TRI Employees Always communicates in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community. Complies fully with FREE’s confidentiality policies by holding all information pertaining to members, residents, the people we support and their families, clients, providers, contractors, and employees in strictest confidence. Meets all safety training requirements; adheres to all safety policies and reports any unsafe conditions; takes measures to prevent accidents and eliminate conditions that pose a safety or health risk. Coordinates, supports, attends and participates in all required events/meetings/reviews/committees, including those outside of standard working hours. Meets all job requirements and stays in compliance. Adheres to FREE’s standard of ethical behavior as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct as well as applicable laws and regulations. Please note the above duties, responsibilities, and essential functions are a non‑exhaustive list and may be changed by FREE at any time, with or without notice to the employee.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of experience in one of the following areas is required: special education vocational training, work readiness training, teaching, and/or human services field experience. Previous experience working with adolescents or adults with disabilities preferred. Specialized Training, Licenses, Certifications: Not required; training will be provided upon hire as needed. Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities: Functional proficiency in spoken and written English. Proficient writing skills with a grasp of basic grammar and spelling. Strong computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite required. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keeping others informed and anticipating needs. Must be efficient, well organized, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license and satisfaction of criteria to be an agency driver required. Ability to work in other work readiness training programs, if needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role is performed in-person with some travel between company and community locations required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Employee is required to sit, walk and stand for prolonged periods of time (at least 8 hours). Employee is required to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Employee is required to operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, fax and filing cabinets. Employee is required to reach with hands and arms. Employee is required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or stand on a stool as needed. Employee might be required to move/lift light items. Notwithstanding the above listed physical requirements of this position, FREE will provide reasonable accommodations to allow employees to perform the essential functions of the position, provided such reasonable accommodations do not cause undue hardship on FREE. FREE is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. In addition to federal law requirements, FREE complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in all of its locations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Family Residences and Essential Enterprises’ affirmative action efforts related to protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are set out and described in our affirmative action plan for protected veterans and individuals with a disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Family-Residences-and-Essential-Enterprises,-Inc