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

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Youth Services Worker

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:  October 30, 2023
Point of Contact:   <mailto:connie.mendenhall at blind.state.ia.us> Connie
Mendenhall

To Apply:  All candidates are strongly encouraged to attach a cover letter
and resume to the application.

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. 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

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.

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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Des Moines, IA 50309-2364

Phone: 515-281-1333
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