Instructor - Education jobs in Saint Louis, MO

Job Location: This position will be located at 1010 West Columbia Street Farmington, MO 63640

Why you’ll love this position:

The State of Missouri, Department of Mental Health at Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center is looking for an positive, energetic, and caring Recreation/Music Therapist to provide services as part of one of our innovative interdisciplinary treatment teams to mentally ill forensic clients in a high security setting. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate compassion and an ability to work in a trauma informed and recovery based environment.

This is a vocational teaching position accountable for supervising and instructing clients in basic and advanced career or technical occupational skills (e.g. plumbing, welding, carpentry, automotive mechanics, electrical wiring, metalworking, computer repair, food service, cosmetology); preparing reports based on client attendance, performance, progress, and skills assimilation; and assisting in the development, planning, and preparation of course outline and content.

• Knowledge of skilled or technical occupation in which instruction is presented. Ability to provide instruction in a state correctional, youth, and/or mental health facility.

  Typical qualifications

  High School diploma or equivalency and 2 or more years of relevant experience, certification, or licenses. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact: Human Resources @ 573-218-6800.