[Job-Listings] Job Posting - Youth Services Worker

[David Andrews]

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>Youth Services Worker
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>Location: Des Moines, IA
>Salary Minimum: $37,336
>Job Type:  Full-time
>Agency:  131 Iowa Department for the Blind
>Job Number: 24-00320
>Post Close Date:  December 1, 2023
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>Contact:  <mailto:ambrose.fowlerharney at blind.state.ia.us>Ambrose Fowler-Harney
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>to attach a cover letter and resume to the application.
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>Job Description:
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>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.
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>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.
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>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.
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>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.
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>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.
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>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.
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>It is the policy of the Department for the Blind 
>to conduct background checks on all finalist 
>candidates prior to any offer of employment. For 
>further information, contact Connie Mendenhall, 
>515-829-7411 or 
><mailto:connie.mendenhall at blind.state.ia.us>connie.mendenhall at blind.state.ia.us
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>This is a non-merit position with the Iowa 
>Department for the Blind (IDB) . 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.
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>Minimum Qualification Requirements
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>Graduation from high school or G.E.D.;
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>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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>For additional information, please click on this 
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>524 Fourth Street
>Des Moines, IA 50309-2364
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>Phone: 515-281-1333
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