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DeafBlind Specialist

Location: Des Moines, IA 
Salary Minimum: $53,414.40
Salary Maximum: $81,348.80
Job Type:  Full-time
Agency:  131 Iowa Department for the Blind
Job Number: 24-01223
Post Close Date:  June 23, 2024
Point of Contact:   <mailto:Keri.osterhaus at blind.state.ia.us> Keri Osterhaus

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

Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a profound difference in the lives of
individuals who are DeafBlind? Do you possess strong American Sign Language
(ASL) skills and a deep commitment to helping individuals achieve their
vocational goals? If so, the State of Iowa's Department for the Blind (IDB)
has an exciting opportunity for you!

Position Overview: As a DeafBlind Specialist at IDB, you will join our
dynamic Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) team based in Des Moines, Iowa. This
role involves traveling across the state to serve clients statewide,
providing crucial vocational rehabilitation services to individuals who are
DeafBlind and those who are blind and hard of hearing.

Your mission will be to empower clients, enhance their employment prospects,
and ensure they receive top-quality services. Following successful
completion of the orientation and training activities, the position domicile
may be negotiated. The training for this position is a minimum of 14 weeks
and is completed in Des Moines, Iowa.

Your key responsibilities will include:

*	ASL Fluency: You will be the bridge of communication for DeafBlind
individuals, utilizing American Sign Language fluently. Your ability to
adapt to their unique communication styles will foster trust and
understanding.
*	Assessment and Goal Development: You'll interpret and analyze
assessment data to develop tailored goals and activities within individual
employment plans.
*	Pre-Employment Transition Services: In this critical role, you will
provide vital services such as job exploration counseling, work-based
learning opportunities, and counseling for post-secondary educational
programs. You'll empower students who are blind and DeafBlind to build their
self-advocacy and peer mentoring skills.
*	Consultation and Training: Collaborate with educators,
rehabilitation providers, and employers across Iowa to ensure comprehensive
support for DeafBlind individuals. Building strong relationships with
employers statewide will be essential for assisting DeafBlind individuals in
exploring careers and securing employment.
*	Client Services: Working closely with VR counselors, you'll identify
the specific supports needed for DeafBlind clients to engage in successful
and meaningful employment. Your role includes assessing communication,
technology, and vocational needs, and guiding clients in explaining their
qualifications and accommodation needs to employers and co-workers.
*	Capacity Building: Be a passionate advocate for equal access to
services for individuals who are DeafBlind. Provide invaluable consultation
and technical assistance agency-wide, including developing and delivering
training on DeafBlindness. Your role extends to offering ongoing support and
technical assistance to community rehabilitation providers.
*	Caseload Management: As a team player, you'll participate in regular
meetings with VR counselors to coordinate services for DeafBlind clients.
You'll spend the majority of your scheduled work hours in the community,
engaging clients in various locations and conducting work-site assessments.

Our ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:

*	Strong ASL skills and experience working with DeafBlind individuals.
*	Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
*	Dedication to empowering individuals with sensory challenges.
*	Willingness to travel extensively within the state (up to 4 days per
week).

As a State of Iowa Employee, you will also receive a robust benefits package
including:

*	Paid Time Off: Enjoy vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave with no
limits on sick leave accrual.
*	Great Benefits: Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Package.
*	Retirement Plan: IPERS Retirement package and an option for a
deferred compensation plan.
*	Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent
care).
*	Life Insurance: Free Life Insurance.
*	Support: Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount
Programs.
*	Professional Development: Numerous training and learning
opportunities for career growth and professional development.
*	Purpose: The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of
DeafBlind individuals.

Join Our Team: If you are passionate about enhancing the lives of
individuals who are DeafBlind and possess the skills and commitment needed
for this role, we want to hear from you! Help us shape a brighter future for
our clients and the State of Iowa. Apply now and be part of a compassionate
and dedicated team.

The State of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to
fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage all qualified
individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply.

Selectives:

025 American Sign Language (ASL)
6 months' experience in the actual using of American Sign Language to
translate messages to others, train and supervise other
translators/interpreters, or educate others on the role of interpreters.

AND

752 Vocational Rehabilitation
6 months' experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both that
specifically relates to employment and training services for individuals
with disabilities. That knowledge base will include an awareness of the
unique needs of this population, laws relating to discrimination or
reasonable accommodations, assistive technology, and an understanding of
employment and training systems and services, especially as provided in
Iowa.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in human
service-oriented sciences, education, marketing or business and experience
equal to three years of full time professional work;

OR

the equivalent of three years of full-time experience as a rehabilitation
counselor or teacher shall be considered as qualifying provided the employee
has successfully completed training to meet the certification criteria
established by the agency;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting the
equivalent of one year of full-time professional work experience for each
year of the required education to a maximum substitution of four years.  

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524 Fourth Street
Des Moines, IA 50309-2364

Phone: 515-281-1333
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