[Job-Listings] Iowa Department for the Blind Job Postings October 27, 2025

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>Iowa Department for the Blind - 100 years of empowerment
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>October 27, 2025
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>Job Postings at IDB
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>Young Adult Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
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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: 26-01095
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>Agency: 131 Iowa Department for the Blind
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>Opening Date:10/27/2025
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>Closing Date: 11/06/2025 11:59 PM Central
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>LinkedIn Tag: #LI-POST
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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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>To Apply: All applications must be submitted through the State of 
>Iowa job application site 
>at<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.governmentjobs.com%2Fcareers%2Fiowa%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/0100019a2794b74b-4a229367-2326-43ca-bf98-4ccaeb7ace25-000000/zUa1VQ9FT6IGmBS596nzD-jSRJ_EI_GQw3ZDt75tV48=428>https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa. 
>Applicants are strongly encouraged to attach both a cover letter and 
>resume to their online application
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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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>Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and 
>meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be eligible.
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>The Department for the Blind (IDB) is searching for experienced 
>candidates for the position of Young Adult Vocational Rehabilitation 
>Counselor. As a member of a team of 3 young adult vocational 
>rehabilitation counselors, this position can be based in the state 
>of Iowa and travel to serve and manage a caseload of Pre Employment 
>Transition Age Students (Pre-ETS) aged 14-21 who are blind or have 
>low vision in a regional third of the state.
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>This position is responsible for assisting students of the Iowa 
>Department for the Blinds Pre-ETS programs to identify employment 
>goals. The position provides counseling and guidance and ensures 
>that clients receive training in the alternative techniques of 
>blindness in order for the individual to successfully pursue their 
>vocational goals. This position will also be responsible for 
>educating and offering students information regarding Pre-ETS 
>programs that are applicable to them. Ideal candidates will have a 
>solid understanding of career development, employer engagement and 
>instruction strategies. The successful candidate will also have 
>experience developing plans, partnering with service providers and 
>education professionals, and providing access to work-based learning 
>experiences including job shadows, informational interviews, and 
>volunteer, paid, and unpaid work opportunities. In addition, strong 
>documentation, collaboration, organization and time management 
>skills are essential to the position.
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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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>For additional information, please click on this 
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>Retreat Instructor
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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: 26-01100
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>Agency: 131 Iowa Department for the Blind
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>Opening Date:10/27/2025
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>Closing Date: 11/10/2025 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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>To Apply: All applications must be submitted through the State of 
>Iowa job application site 
>at<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.governmentjobs.com%2Fcareers%2Fiowa%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/2/0100019a2794b74b-4a229367-2326-43ca-bf98-4ccaeb7ace25-000000/DGLpC0iGCbhx4RjAT4n_moK32fYQgwmSGpqJHH3FE_g=428>https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa. 
>Applicants are strongly encouraged to attach both a cover letter and 
>resume to their online application
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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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>Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and 
>meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be eligible.
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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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>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;
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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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>For additional information, please click on 
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