[Job-Listings] Iowa Department for the Blind Job Postings April 8, 2025
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Janice Eggers
Executive Secretary
Iowa Department for the Blind
524 Fourth Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
515-380-1944
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Announcement
April 8, 2025
New Job Postings
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Salary: $35,256.00 - $51,334.40 Annually
Location: Des Moines - 50309 - Polk County, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-02822
Agency: 131 Iowa Department for the Blind
Opening Date: 04/07/2025
Closing Date: 4/17/2025 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag: #LI-POST
Point of Contact: Keri.osterhaus at blind.state.ia.us <mailto:Keri.osterhaus at blind.state.ia.us>
To Apply: <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.governmentjobs.com%2Fcareers%2Fiowa%2Fjobs%2F4898045%2Fsecretary-1%3Fdepartment%255B0%255D=131%2BIowa%2BDepartment%2Bfor%2Bthe%2BBlind%26pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs%26sort=PositionTitle%257CAscending%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/2/0100019615c905c8-782bac60-59a4-48c5-9717-66c9b39294ac-000000/ptj9xdrkz24BCkJ6ynRNKtkeMUOKEmj0yaeBN68KrO4=400> All applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume when applying online through Neogov.
Job Description
Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.
The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking applicants for the position of Secretary 1. This position is responsible to promote IDB's mission and vision by providing administrative support to the Vocational Rehabilitation program and counselors.
Duties and responsibilities to include the following:
Clerical / Office Management
* Maintains counselors' schedule by coordinating counselor/client appointments and tracking eligibility, IEP development and closure dates.
* Coordinates activities with administrative unit, vendors, clients and other service providers.
* Maintains a record of clients, inter-office contacts, company directories, vendor contacts, and community contacts.
Case Management
* Closely monitors the receipt of reports/medical records needed for counselors to make eligibility determinations.
* Arranges/provides transportation and authorizes services as directed.
* Assists and supports the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors in meeting successful employment outcomes.
Client Service Provision
* Prepares, records, and processes authorizations checked by the counselor.
* Communicates with and recruits new providers and vendors.
* Coordinates timely receipt of services.
Maintain Client Case Files
* Organizes and maintains open and closed files.
* Performs and monitors all electronic filing processes, including daily review of all new case documents.
* Assists with case filing processes or research for closed or to-be transferred paper case files.
* Reviews technical aspects of case records to ensure they are in compliance with federal, state, and agency documentation requirements.
****Note: Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements will be placed on the eligible list.
It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct background checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment.
Selectives
***081 Typing Score of 60 or greater (60-69 WPM): Information about typing tests and scores related to State of Iowa employment can be found at: https://das.iowa.gov/human-resources/state-employment/typing-test-information.
AND
207 Editing: 6 months' experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in applying analysis and judgment to find and solve problems of grammar, spelling, punctuation, substance, format, organization, and style by altering, adapting, or refining content of publications, mass mailings, forms, or other material. Includes reviewing text for inconsistencies and rewriting text to improve accuracy, clarity, coherence, consistency, and effectiveness.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Experience equal to one year of full-time clerical or closely related work;
OR
post high school course work in an accredited secretarial, business, or closely related curriculum may be substituted for the required experience on a month-for-month basis;
OR
completion of thirty (30) semester (or equivalent) hours of undergraduate college level course work may be substituted for the one year of required experience;
OR
certification from the State of Iowa Administrative Assistant Certificate Program will substitute for six months of the required experience;
OR
employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes permanent status as a Typist–Advanced.
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Additional Qualification Requirements
Typing Requirement: Applicants may be required to have the ability to type 40 wpm net. If included in the Minimum Requirements of this job vacancy, you must provide verification of your typing score prior to the closing date of this vacancy. <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdas.iowa.gov%2Fhuman-resources%2Fstate-employment%2Ftyping-test-information%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/0100019615c905c8-782bac60-59a4-48c5-9717-66c9b39294ac-000000/SshYekNawcDPbhnhewV3q4vqeYwRRzPpnsBetnFo4m8=400> (Click here for more details about the typing test.)
***Please Note: If you do not have a test, you may schedule a time with IowaWorks locations across the state, schools or other places to take tests. We are temporarily allowing ONLINE tests. Many free and reliable tests can be found by searching online. A site that has been popular amongst applicants is <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/http:%2F%2Fspeedtypingonline.com%2F%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/0100019615c905c8-782bac60-59a4-48c5-9717-66c9b39294ac-000000/cSjTRm-e-bf7Mw5S9cyFdtO-00fedT7xPXU_PWfnkjo=400> speedtypingonline.com. You may also use <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/http:%2F%2Ftyping.com%2F%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/0100019615c905c8-782bac60-59a4-48c5-9717-66c9b39294ac-000000/93TRJQpKawBFSp18-nN1EWsFdjPNs3redMdhfN3bvgk=400> typing.com or <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/http:%2F%2Ftypingtest.com%2F%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/0100019615c905c8-782bac60-59a4-48c5-9717-66c9b39294ac-000000/rzvzQF6avpN3qbulIPktu48oVRus-losVtYcfAHuToc=400> typingtest.com. The test can be accepted if it is witnessed by another person and it has met the requirements/guidelines on the document submitted.
These guidelines must be met and need to be on the typing document you submit:
* Gross number of words typed in a five minute timed test
* Number of errors
* Net words per minute (one point deduction for each error)
* Your name and date must be on the document submitted to this office.
* And it must be signed off by a witness or from the typing website's electronic signature.
* You must attach the document to the online application.
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<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.governmentjobs.com%2Fcareers%2Fiowa%2Fjobs%2F4776098%2Fcommunications-instructor-young-adult-transition-program%3Fdepartment%255B0%255D=131%2BIowa%2BDepartment%2Bfor%2Bthe%2BBlind%26pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs%26sort=PositionTitle%257CAscending%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/0100019615c905c8-782bac60-59a4-48c5-9717-66c9b39294ac-000000/W64J5mTukPT68jEUOddGTF2nhptXk2q2UW-kTWx-ags=400> Communications Instructor, Young Adult Transition Program
Salary: $55,016.00 - $83,782.40 Annually
Location: Des Moines - 50309 - Polk County, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-01695
Agency: 131 Iowa Department for the Blind
Opening Date: 04/04/2025
Closing Date: 4/20/2025 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag: #LI-DNP
Point of Contact: Ambrose Ball-Harney at ambrose.ballharney at blind.state.ia.us <mailto:ambrose.ballharney at blind.state.ia.us>
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Job Description
This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department for the Blind. 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.
The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking an energetic and passionate communications instructor for its Young Adult Transition Program for blind youth. This position will serve as part of a team that works dynamically together to best serve the needs of students.
Ideal candidates will possess a strong teaching ability and a belief in the capacity of blind persons, as well as experience with braille and access technology. IDB can provide training in the other blindness skill areas listed if needed and will provide training in the teaching curricula used in these programs. 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. During the summer, this position will work with IDB’s summer program, LEAP, for youth ages 14-21.
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.
* Provide daily braille and technology instruction to students enrolled in the Young Adult Transition program.
* Design lesson plans to meet students’ individual needs and the goals on their Individualized Education Programs and Individual Plans for Employment both to be taught directly and for use by other program staff.
* Write monthly and end of program reports and complete bi-weekly IEP progress monitoring.
* Provide daily guidance and direction to summer program staff hired to provide direct instruction to summer program students.
* Provide guidance and support to Youth Services Workers in how they can most effectively support students’ growth and independence in the areas of braille and technology.
* Develop curricula, assessments and teaching materials for teaching blind youth. Measure students’ progress toward their goals on an on-going basis through the use of data and rubrics. Collaborate with other program staff and supervisor to address student needs and concerns.
* Serve as a role model for students in the use of nonvisual techniques and problem-solving skills.
* 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
* Read and write contracted braille
* Teach clients to utilize the contracted braille code proficiently, including the use of English grammar, spelling and sentence structure.
* Use smartphones and computers with all mainstream nonvisual technology including VoiceOver, TalkBack, NVDA and JAWS.
* Teach clients to use smartphones and computers with nonvisual technology including VoiceOver, TalkBack, NVDA and JAWS as appropriate.
* Independently travel (using a long white cane under sleep shades)
* Teach clients to travel using a long white cane
Preference will be given to candidates who possess a state of Iowa teaching license, or the ability to obtain one within two years of employment, as well as candidates who hold either the National Certification in unified English braille or the Braille Transcriber Certification from the Library of Congress; however, applicants who do not possess these credentials are still encouraged to apply.
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 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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