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<h1><b>Youth Services Worker</a></b></h1><br>
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<b>Education and Training Division</b><br>
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<b>Location:</b> Des Moines, IA <br>
<b>Salary Minimum:</b> $35,464.00<br>
<b>Salary Maximum:</b> $51,833.60<br>
<b>Job Type: </b> Full-time<br>
<b>Agency:</b> 131 Iowa Department for the Blind<br>
<b>Job Number:</b> 21-02493<br>
<b>Post Close Date:</b> April 18, 2021<br>
<b>Point of Contact:
</b><a href="mailto:helen.stevens@blind.state.ia.us">Helen
Stevens</a><br>
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To Apply: </b>Persons who wish to be considered for this position must
submit a resume and letter of application to: Helen Stevens, Education
and Training Director, Iowa Department for the Blind, 524 4th Street, Des
Moines, IA, 50309-2364;
<a href="mailto:helen.stevens@blind.state.ia.us">
helen.stevens@blind.state.ia.us</a><br>
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Job Description:</b><br>
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<b>This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department for the Blind.
Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply"
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The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking an energetic and
passionate Youth Services Worker for its Young Adult Transition Program
for blind youth. Ideal candidates will possess a belief in the capacity
of blind persons, patients, and the ability to connect with and motivate
youth. IDB can provide training in the specific blindness skills areas
listed if needed.<br>
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The Young Adult Transition Program is a school-year based program for
youth who have finished high school, but who need additional instruction
in order to participate in post-secondary learning and employment
opportunities. Youth Services workers will primarily work with students
on their independent living and social skills. During the summer, these
positions will work with IDB’s summer program for youth ages 14-21.<br>
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These positions will be expected to work Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5
PM during initial staff training and for some agency meetings and ongoing
professional development training. Individual Youth Services Worker’s
schedules will then be set with the Program Administrator to provide
appropriate coverage to meet students’ needs. While total coverage is
split between all Youth Services Workers so exact schedules vary, work
hours will primarily consist of morning, evening, and weekend hours to
work with students outside of classes.<br>
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Duties and responsibilities to include the following:<br>
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.<br>
Work with students on increasing their independent living skills in areas
such as developing and managing their morning and evening routines,
managing personal hygiene, maintaining clean and organized living spaces,
completing laundry and other common household tasks, shopping for
groceries and other needed items and planning and preparing their own
meals.<br>
Support student learning through providing supplemental braille,
technology, cane travel and money management instruction, in particular
by working with students to utilize these skills in their daily lives
outside the classroom. <br>
Facilitate students’ development of age-appropriate social skills through
recreational activities on and off campus. Assist students in traveling
to and participating in activities in the community. Reinforce proper
cane technique and other nonvisual skills during these activities.<br>
Serve as a role model for students in the use of nonvisual techniques and
problem-solving skills.<br>
Monitor student behavior and the students’ living areas. Provide
appropriate supervision to ensure student safety.<br>
Document student progress through monthly and end of program reports.
Collaborate with program staff and supervisor to address student needs
and concerns.<br>
Promote a positive philosophy of blindness through involvement in
trainings and community outreach events for parents, educators and other
service providers as directed. <br>
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Essential functions of this position:<br>
Demonstrate and Promote a positive philosophy of blindness<br>
Actively participate in program activities<br>
Communicate regularly with program leaders regarding student needs and
concerns<br>
Document student progress through regular written reports<br>
Actively monitor student behavior and living areas<br>
Clearly document incidents related to students’ health and safety<br>
Travel using the long white cane under sleepshades in order to provide
appropriate guidance and instruction to students when traveling<br>
Read and write contracted braille to provide guidance and feedback to
students developing their braille skills<br>
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It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct background
checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment.<br>
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Minimum Qualification Requirements<br>
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Graduation from high school or G.E.D.;<br>
OR<br>
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experience equal to two years of full-time work in a youth service
program working directly in the treatment of adjudicated, at risk, or
other youths needing service or assistance.<br>
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