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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Services Specialist for the Blind 2/Generalist in Des Moines, Iowa
Services Specialist for the Blind 2/Generalist
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Services Specialist for the Blind 2/Generalist
Salary
$50,252.80 - $76,336.00 Annually
Location
Des Moines - 50309 - Polk County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
25-00926
Agency
131 Iowa Department for the Blind
Opening Date
10/16/2024
Closing Date
10/27/2024 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-DNP
Point of Contact
Karly.Prinds@blind.state.ia.us
To Apply
Persons who wish to be considered for this position must submit a resume and letter of application to: Emily Wharton, Director, Iowa Department for the Blind Via Email at: Karly.Prinds@blind.state.ia.us Program Administrator, Iowa Department for the Blind
Description
Benefits
Job Description
This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department of Blind. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking applicants for the position ofServices Specialist for the Blind 2/Generalistin the Blindness Empowerment and Independence Center.
This person provides small group instruction in non-visual skills in all subject areas. This person would fill in and teach classes as assigned and plan confidence building activities. This position works with students during some evenings and weekends at their apartments and out in the community to reinforce non-visual skills training.
We are looking for someone who will bring a fun and enthusiastic energy to our team! Persons in this position will participate fully in center activities and challenge students to grow and reach their fullest potential. Our programs are based on a positive attitude toward blindness and a belief in the normality and competency of blind people. We know that with proper training and opportunity, blind people can live full, happy, and successful lives.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Provide individualized, non-visual instruction to adults in all center classes, including, Home Management, Braille, Technology, Cane Travel, and Wood Shop.
Provide instruction to several students in a small group format.
Assist Home Management Instructor in teaching skills of daily living, organizing training area, and obtaining groceries. Substitute for other class areas as needed.
Provide assistance to training center students at student apartments. Assist students in preparing meals, learning non-visual techniques for cooking, cleaning, and organizing. Assist new students in grocery shopping, learning to travel to and from the center, the bank, post office, and other daily living errands.
Serve as point person during some evenings and weekends for any student needs that may arise.
Demonstrate and promote a positive attitude toward blindness amongst center students.
Evaluate student progress, set goals, and write progress reports within the case management system.
Plan and participate fully in all center activities; some weekend student activities required.
Purchase and maintain classroom supplies.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Possesses efficient written and oral communication skills.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the agency's philosophy of blindness and the ability to implement this philosophy in work duties.
We have a great total compensation package for all of our full-time employees, including:
Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
Retirement Investors Club (RIC)
Flexible Working Environment- Work from Home Opportunities
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct background checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited college or university and experience equal to one year of full-time professional or paraprofessional work in human service fields such as: social services; nursing; personnel; vocational rehabilitation; education; psychology; or intangible sales, interviewing, recruiting, and promotion; recreation, public information, volunteer service for public or private organizations, fund raising, or ministry in a recognized faith or denomination;
OR
graduation from an accredited college university with a major emphasis in library science or liberal arts and at least one year of library work experience;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting the equivalent of one year of full-time work experience (as listed above) for each year of the required education to a maximum substitution of four years
For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/ServicesSpecialistfortheBlind2-41120.pdf)
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Agency
State of Iowa
Agency
131 Iowa Department for the Blind
Address
524 4th St
Des Moines, Iowa, 50309
Website
https://blind.iowa.gov/
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