[Job-Listings] FW: Job Posting - Youth Services Worker Iowa

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Youth Services Worker

Education and Training Division

Location: Des Moines, IA 
Salary: $36,254.40 Annually
Job Type:  Full-time
Agency:  131 Iowa Department for the Blind
Job Number: 23-02365
Post Close Date:  February 27, 2023
Point of Contact:   <mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us> Helen Mejia

To Apply: All applications must be submitted through this site. For further
information, contact Helen Mejia, 515-829-7411 or
<mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us> helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us

Job Description

The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking an energetic and
passionate Youth Services Worker for its Young Adult Transition Program for
blind youth. The greatest reward in this position is watching youth learn to
do more for themselves and increase in their independence and
self-determination. Ideal candidates will possess a belief in the capacity
of blind persons, a strong work ethic, patients, and the ability to connect
with and motivate youth. IDB can provide training in the specific blindness
skills areas listed if needed. New Youth Services Workers typically start at
the listed salary minimum.

Applications will be primarily evaluated based on the content of uploaded
resumes and cover letters and how they outline applicant's interest in and
qualification for the position.

The Young Adult Transition Program is a school-year-based residential
program for youth who have finished high school, but who need additional
instruction in order to participate in post-secondary learning and
employment opportunities. Youth Services workers will primarily work with
students on their personal care, cooking/cleaning, and social skills in the
IDB dorms, during community activities, and during volunteer and paid work
experiences. During the summer, Youth Services Workers work with IDB's
summer program for youth ages 14-21.

Initial staff training and other agency meetings will take place during
regular business hours Monday through Friday. Individual Youth Services
Worker's schedules will then be set with the Program Administrator to
provide appropriate coverage to meet students' needs. While total coverage
is split between all Youth Services Workers so exact schedules vary, work
hours will generally consist of early morning, evening, and weekend hours to
work with students outside of classes. Youth Services Workers must be
comfortable with working primarily outside of business hours.

Duties and responsibilities to include the following:

*	Provide Workplace Readiness, Self Advocacy and Disability-Related
skills training to blind youth in comprehensive residential training
programs such as the Young Adult Transition Program and LEAP Program.
*	Work with students on increasing their independent living skills in
areas such as developing and managing their morning and evening routines,
managing personal hygiene, maintaining clean and organized living spaces,
completing laundry and other common household tasks, shopping for groceries
and other needed items and planning and preparing their own meals.
*	Support student learning through providing supplemental braille,
technology, cane travel and money management instruction, in particular by
working with students to utilize these skills in their daily lives outside
the classroom. 
*	Facilitate students' development of age-appropriate social skills
through activities on and off campus. Assist students in traveling to and
participating in activities in the community for recreation, volunteering
and employment. 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.
*	Monitor student behavior and the students' living areas. Provide
appropriate supervision to ensure student safety.
*	Document student progress through monthly and end of program
reports. Collaborate with program staff and supervisor to address student
needs and concerns.
*	Promote a positive philosophy of blindness through involvement in
trainings and community outreach events for parents, educators and other
service providers as directed.

Essential functions of this position:

*	Demonstrate and Promote a positive philosophy of blindness
*	Actively participate in program activities
*	Communicate regularly with program leaders regarding student needs
and concerns
*	Document student progress through regular written reports
*	Actively monitor student behavior and living areas
*	Clearly document incidents related to students' health and safety
*	Travel using the long white cane under sleepshades in order to
provide appropriate guidance and instruction to students when traveling
*	Read and write contracted braille to provide guidance and feedback
to students developing their braille skills

It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct background
checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment.

This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department for the Blind.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral
requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human
Resources Enterprise.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from high school or G.E.D.;

OR

experience equal to two years of full-time work in a youth service program
working directly in the treatment of adjudicated, at risk, or other youths
needing service or assistance.

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Additional Qualification Requirements

Designated positions in this job class require applicants and/or incumbents
to possess a valid driver's license.

Iowa Department for the Blind
524 Fourth Street
Des Moines, IA 50309-2364

Phone: 515-281-1333
E-mail:  <mailto:information at blind.state.ia.us>
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