[Job-Listings] Job Posting - Youth Service Worker Summer Staff Iowa
David Andrews
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Tue Dec 14 02:57:58 UTC 2021
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>Youth Service Worker Summer Staff
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>Salary: $17.24- $25.19 Hourly
>Location: Des Moines
>Job Type: Temporary
>Agency: 131 Iowa Department for the Blind
>Job Number: 22-01739
>Closing: January 9, 2022 at 11:59 PM Central
>LinkedIn Tag: #LI-DNP
>Point of Contact: <mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us>Helen Stevens
>To Apply: For consideration applicants must
>send a cover letter and resume to: Helen Stevens
>Education and Training Director Iowa Department
>for the Blind 524 Fourth Street Des Moines, IA
>50309 <mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us>helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us
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>This is a non-merit position with the Iowa
>Department for the Blind . Candidates must
>follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.
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>Positions in this class are exempt from the
>screening and referral requirements of the Iowa
>Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
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>Job Description:
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>Temporary Summer Youth Counselors will support
>the mission, vision and values of the Iowa
>Department for the Blind. Counselors will mentor
>youth ages 14-21 during IDBâs two-month
>residential summer program. Roles will be
>assigned based on staff skills and student
>needs, but will include teaching alternative
>techniques of blindness through daily classes
>such as braille, cane travel, access technology,
>home and personal management, as well as
>teaching alternative techniques of blindness
>through assisting students in their apartments
>and during evening and weekend activities.
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>Strong candidates will possess solid
>communication skills, maturity, the ability to
>follow directions and ask questions as needed,
>as well as a strong belief in the abilities of
>blind persons and a commitment to helping
>students grow toward their potential. Housing is
>available for employees who live outside the Des Moines area.
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>Duties:
>Support student learning through braille,
>technology, personal management, cane travel, and money management instruction.
>Provide instruction in social skills, appropriate etiquette and self-advocacy.
>Reinforce blindness skills learning through
>assisting students with daily living tasks, meal
>planning and preparation, grocery shopping,
>laundry, and cleaning and organizing apartments.
>Assist students in traveling to and
>participating in activities in the community
>such as eating at restaurants, bowling and rock climbing.
>Reinforce proper cane technique and other
>nonvisual skills during these activities.
>Serve as a role model for students in the use of
>nonvisual techniques and problem-solving skills.
>Ensure safety of students by monitoring student
>behavior and the student living areas.
>Communicate with other summer program staff
>regarding student needs and progress. Document
>student progress including written student reports at the end of the summer.
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>Essential functions of this position:
>Demonstrate and promote a positive philosophy of blindness
>Actively monitor student behavior and living areas
>Communicate regularly with program leaders
>regarding student needs and concerns
>Document student progress through detailed written reports
>Demonstrate proper use of the long white cane
>Read and write braille to support students in developing their braille skills
>Actively participate in all summer program activities
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>Work Schedule:
>Initial staff training will be held via Zoom the weekend of March 25-27.
>Additional remote training will be scheduled
>with employees during April and May.
>The primary time of employment, in person in Des
>Moines, will be June 1 August 19, 2021.
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