[Job-Listings] Fwd: Iowa Department for the Blind Job Posting December 19, 2025

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>Iowa Department for the Blind - 100 years of empowerment
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>December 19, 2025
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>Job Posting at IDB
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>Retreat Instructor - Senior Services Specialist for the Blind 1
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>Salary: $56,118.40 - $85,467.20 Annually
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>Location: Des Moines - 50309 - Polk County, IA
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>Job Type: Full-time
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>Job Number: 26-01609
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>Agency: 131 Iowa Department for the Blind
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>Opening Date: 12/19/2025
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>Closing Date: 1/4/2025 11:59 PM Central
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>LinkedIn Tag: #LI-DNP
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>Point of Contact: Ambrose Ball-Harney 
>(<mailto:ambrose.ballharney at blind.state.ia.us>ambrose.ballharney at blind.state.ia.us)
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>Job Description
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>This is  a non-merit position. 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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>The Iowa Department for the Blind is seeking a 
>Senior Service Specialist for the Blind, Retreat 
>Instructor. We are looking for someone who has a 
>positive attitude toward blindness, is 
>passionate about working with a diverse 
>population and individuals at any period of 
>human development, has excellent problem-solving 
>skills, and demonstrates an appreciation for 
>learning and teaching. This is an opportunity to 
>join a team of energetic professionals who enjoy 
>making a difference in the lives of those 
>served. This individual must be prepared to work 
>1 weeklong retreat a month as well as one 
>weekend retreat a month. Individuals will also 
>assist in the planning and implementation of the 
>Leadership Education Advocacy Program (LEAP) 
>which is a summer retreat for young adults 
>taking place from June through August. Domicile 
>will take place in Polk County; however, this may be negotiated.
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>Essential Functions:
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>Instruction and Communication
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>Must be able to work effectively with retreat 
>participants on a variety of skills. Must be 
>able to outline expectations effectively and 
>scale them to the individual appropriately. Must 
>be able to work with clients and students in a 
>variety of circumstances across the state.
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>Communicate effectively: Must be able to 
>effectively exchange information and ideas in a 
>way that a message is clearly understood and 
>received whether that be in person, by phone, in 
>groups, email, video conferencing or through use 
>of any other communication modality.
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>Be able to actively listen and engage with 
>someone then provide proper feedback. 
>Demonstrate emotional intelligence, can stay 
>calm under pressure and express feelings in a 
>constructive way. Perspective taking is a must.
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>Contact clients as needed prior to retreats to 
>answer any questions they may have.
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>Assesses clients’ training needs, provide 
>blindness skills training and instruction in the 
>areas of Braille, cane travel, advocacy, 
>home-management, daily living, assistive 
>technology, leisure, group training, and adjustment to blindness counseling.
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>Ability to help clients develop self-confidence, 
>a positive attitude about their blindness, and achieve success outcomes.
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>Logistics and Planning
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>Must be able to work independently and as part 
>of a team in the planning and logistic phase. 
>Must be able to communicate updates, ask 
>questions independently if unsure, work through 
>assigned tasks, and assist others where needed. Critical thinking is a must.
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>Requires a high standard of ethical behavior in 
>the workplace, and in multicultural settings. 
>Examples include Integrity, honesty, respect, 
>responsibility, accountability, and open communications.
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>Travels statewide to serve individuals who are 
>registered at both types of retreats. 
>Appropriate flex time will be provided when working retreats.
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>To Apply
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>All applications must be submitted through the 
>State of Iowa job application site at 
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>Applicants are strongly encouraged to attach 
>both a cover letter and resume to their online application.
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>Minimum Qualification Requirements
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>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;
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>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;
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>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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