Manual Arts Instructor-Benchwork-Oregon State Hospital
Core
Provide vocational training and on-the-job instruction in benchwork skills (assembly, packaging, kit building) to patients in a forensic mental health program to support their transition to competitive employment.
Role type
Vocational training instructor (manual arts/benchwork)
Builds
Consumer kits (automotive, camping, retail), packaged components, and work readiness skills for patients
Domain
Mental health services / Vocational rehabilitation
Required skills
Assembly and benchwork techniques, heat packaging, kit building, tool usage, group instruction, work adjustment strategies
Preferred skills
Experience with severe mental health challenges, crisis de-escalation, high-security facility operations, landscaping knowledge
Responsibilities
Assembling parts for consumer use, heat packaging items, building kits, packaging screw packs for auto kits, teaching specific benchwork tasks to patients
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC