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Services Specialist for the Blind 2 / Generalist


Location: Des Moines, IA 
Salary Minimum: $48,796.80
Job Type:  Full-time
Agency:  131 Iowa Department for the Blind
Job Number: 24-02318
Post Close Date:  March 17, 2024
Point of Contact:   <mailto:karly.prinds at blind.state.ia.us> Karly Prinds

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


Job Description:

The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking applicants for the
position of Services Specialist for the Blind 2/Generalist in the Blindness
Empowerment and Independence Center. This person provides small group
instruction in non-visual skills in all subject areas. This person would
fill in and teach classes as assigned and plan confidence building
activities.   This position works with students during some evenings and
weekends at their apartments and out in the community to reinforce
non-visual skills training. 

We are looking for someone who will bring a fun and enthusiastic energy to
our team! Persons in this position will participate fully in center
activities and challenge students to grow and reach their fullest potential.
Our programs are based on a positive attitude toward blindness and a belief
in the normality and competency of blind people. We know that with proper
training and opportunity, blind people can live full, happy, and successful
lives.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:

*	Provide individualized, non-visual instruction to adults in all
center classes, including, Home Management, Braille, Technology, Cane
Travel, and Wood Shop.
*	Provide instruction to several students in a small group format.
*	Assist Home Management Instructor in teaching skills of daily
living, organizing training area, and obtaining groceries. Substitute for
other class areas as needed.
*	Provide assistance to training center students at student
apartments. Assist students in preparing meals, learning non-visual
techniques for cooking, cleaning, and organizing. Assist new students in
grocery shopping, learning to travel to and from the center, the bank, post
office, and other daily living errands.
*	Serve as point person during some evenings and weekends for any
student needs that may arise.
*	Demonstrate and promote a positive attitude toward blindness amongst
center students.
*	Evaluate student progress, set goals, and write progress reports
within the case management system.
*	Plan and participate fully in all center activities; some weekend
student activities required.
*	Purchase and maintain classroom supplies.
*	Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
*	Possesses efficient written and oral communication skills.
*	Thorough knowledge and understanding of the agency's philosophy of
blindness and the ability to implement this philosophy in work duties.


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

Graduation from an accredited college or university and experience equal to
one year of full-time professional or paraprofessional work in human service
fields such as: social services; nursing; personnel; vocational
rehabilitation; education; psychology; or intangible sales, interviewing,
recruiting, and promotion; recreation, public information, volunteer service
for public or private organizations, fund raising, or ministry in a
recognized faith or denomination;

OR


graduation from an accredited college university with a major emphasis in
library science or liberal arts and at least one year of library work
experience;

OR


an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting the
equivalent of one year of full-time work experience (as listed above) for
each year of the required education to a maximum substitution of four years

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