Appendix A - Position Description.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 6100066150
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- Dauphin County, Camp Hill Borough, Pennsylvania
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This is a position description document for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, seeking a full-time Dental Laboratory Technician Instructor for the Correctional Industries program at SCI Cambridge Springs located at 451 Fullerton Ave, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403. The instructor will provide hands-on vocational training to incarcerated individuals in dental laboratory procedures, including impressions, model fabrication, waxing, casting, finishing, and digital workflows. The role encompasses curriculum development aligned with industry standards (NADL, ADA), quality control of dental appliances, safety and compliance management including OSHA and infection control protocols, and production management to meet CI contracts and customer deadlines. The position operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM and requires the instructor to mentor incarcerated workers in employability skills, professionalism, and workplace ethics while collaborating with correctional staff and external partners.
The position requires a minimum of 3-5 years of dental laboratory technician experience in removable prosthetics, with comprehensive knowledge of dental materials, equipment, and fabrication processes. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach and coach learners with diverse skill levels and maintain strong communication and documentation skills. Preferred qualifications include Certified Dental Technician (CDT) credential, prior adult education or vocational training experience, familiarity with digital dentistry technologies (CAD/CAM, 3D printing, scanning), and knowledge of trauma-informed teaching and reentry-focused workforce development. The work environment is a secure correctional facility with production-oriented dental lab operations involving exposure to dust, chemicals, and equipment noise, requiring candidates to stand for extended periods and perform fine motor tasks. The program supports the Commonwealth's correctional mission by providing marketable skills that improve post-release employment outcomes, reducing recidivism, and producing high-quality dental products for CI customers.
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Dental Laboratory Technician Instructor – Correctional Industries Program
Location: Cambridge Springs/PCI New Dental Lab
Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Position Summary
The Dental Laboratory Technician Instructor provides hands-on vocational training to incarcerated individuals within a Correctional Industries (CI) program. This role combines technical expertise in dental laboratory procedures with instructional skill, workplace coaching, and a commitment to rehabilitation. The instructor oversees daily lab operations, teaches industry-standard techniques, ensures product quality, and prepares participants for successful employment upon release.
Key Responsibilities
Vocational Instruction — Deliver structured training in dental lab skills including impressions, model fabrication, waxing, casting, finishing, and digital workflows.
Curriculum Development — Create lesson plans, competency checklists, and training modules aligned with industry standards (NADL, ADA).
Hands-On Training — Demonstrate proper use of equipment, tools, and materials;
supervise participants as they practice and complete production tasks.
Quality Control — Inspect work products for accuracy, fit, and finish; ensure all dental appliances meet commercial and clinical specifications.
Safety & Compliance — Enforce OSHA, infection control, and facility safety protocols;
maintain secure tool and material inventories.
Production Management — Coordinate workflow, meet production deadlines, and maintain documentation for CI contracts and customers.
Participant Development — Mentor incarcerated workers in employability skills, professionalism, teamwork, and workplace ethics.
Collaboration — Work with correctional staff, CI supervisors, and external partners to support program goals.
Required Qualifications
Dental Laboratory Technician experience (typically 3–5 years) in areas such as removable prosthetics.
Knowledge of dental materials, equipment, and fabrication processes.
Ability to teach, coach, and evaluate learners with diverse skill levels.
Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
Ability to work in a correctional environment and follow all facility rules.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Dental Technician (CDT) credential.
Prior experience in adult education, vocational training, or correctional education.
Experience with digital dentistry (CAD/CAM, 3D printing, scanning)- Optional
Familiarity with trauma-informed teaching and reentry-focused workforce development.
Work Environment
Secure correctional facility setting with daily interaction with incarcerated individuals.
Production-oriented dental lab environment with exposure to dust, chemicals, and equipment noise.
Requires standing for extended periods and performing fine motor tasks.
Program Impact
This role directly supports the mission of Correctional Industries by:
Providing marketable skills that improve post-release employment.
Reducing recidivism through structured vocational training.
Producing high-quality dental products for CI customers.
Modeling professionalism, accountability, and positive workplace culture.
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