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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Tall-Corn <mailman-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Janice Eggers<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, March 2, 2022 8:30 AM<br><b>Subject:</b> Job Posting - Service Specialist for the Blind 2<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#F1F1F1;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:white;padding:3.75pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=gdp align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.25pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;line-height:140%'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your browser <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMDIuNTQyNTE2NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2NvbnRlbnQuZ292ZGVsaXZlcnkuY29tL2FjY291bnRzL0lBQ0lPL2J1bGxldGlucy8zMGNmZjdjIn0.z6C97KLZ6Y5P1baYUHRSZACbm0VmUn2Vlgg36qlrzzo/s/894646797/br/127394997760-l"><span style='color:#2F5E8C'>here</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><img border=0 width=196 height=196 style='width:2.0416in;height:2.0416in' id="_x0000_i1043" src="https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/IACIO/2020/04/3274643/3301522/idb-logo-4c_crop.jpg" alt="Iowa Department for the Blind Logo"><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p class=gdcaption align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;text-align:center;line-height:140%'><i><span style='font-size:8.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Iowa Department for the Blind Logo<o:p></o:p></span></i></p></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=title><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=call-to-action><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#2E406B;padding:3.75pt 11.25pt 0in 11.25pt'></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=main-body><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:white;padding:3.75pt 11.25pt 11.25pt 11.25pt;-ms-word-break: break-all;word-break:break-word;-webkit-hyphens: none;-moz-hyphens: none;hyphens: none'><h1 style='line-height:110%'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;line-height:110%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMDIuNTQyNTE2NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb3Zlcm5tZW50am9icy5jb20vY2FyZWVycy9pb3dhL2pvYnMvMzQ0ODA0My9zZXJ2aWNlcy1zcGVjaWFsaXN0LWZvci10aGUtYmxpbmQtMi1nZW5lcmFsaXN0P2RlcGFydG1lbnQlNUIwJTVEPTEzMStJb3dhK0RlcGFydG1lbnQrZm9yK3RoZStCbGluZCZwYWdldHlwZT1qb2JPcHBvcnR1bml0aWVzSm9icyZzb3J0PVBvc2l0aW9uVGl0bGUlN0NBc2NlbmRpbmcmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.wte_lXaP2SG0SzlYSfA5BcBCRBxJAk1xe0v1E2dpkQM/s/894646797/br/127394997760-l" target="_blank"><span style='color:#333333;text-decoration:none'>Service Specialist for the Blind 2 - Generalist</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Salary:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'> $46,862.40 - $71,156.80 Annually<br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Location:</span></strong> Des Moines<br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Job Type:  </span></strong>Full-time<b><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Agency: </span></strong></b> 131 Iowa Department for the Blind<br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Job Number:</span></strong> 22-02710<br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Closing:</span></strong>  March 16, 2022 at 11:59 PM Central<br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>LinkedIn Tag:</span></strong> #LI-DNP  <br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Point of Contact: </span></strong> Karly Prinds<br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>To Apply:  </span></strong>All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume. For more information, contact Center Director, Karly Prinds at <a href="mailto:karly.prinds@blind.state.ia.us" target="_blank"><span style='color:#2E406B'>karly.prinds@blind.state.ia.us</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department for the Blind. </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise. </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>   <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Job Description:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><br>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.<br><br>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.<br>Duties include but are not limited to the following:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Provide individualized, non-visual instruction to adults in all center classes, including, Home Management, Braille, Technology, Cane Travel, and Wood Shop.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Provide instruction to several students in a small group format.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Assist Home Management Instructor in teaching skills of daily living, organizing training area, and obtaining groceries. Substitute for other class areas as needed.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Serve as point person during some evenings and weekends for any student needs that may arise.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Demonstrate and promote a positive attitude toward blindness amongst center students.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Evaluate student progress, set goals, and write progress reports within the case management system.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Plan and participate fully in all center activities; some weekend student activities required.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Purchase and maintain classroom supplies.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Possesses efficient written and oral communication skills.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thorough knowledge and understanding of the agency's philosophy of blindness and the ability to implement this philosophy in work duties.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><br> 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> <br> All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume. For more information, contact Center Director, Karly Prinds at <a href="mailto:k"><span style='color:#2E406B'>k</span></a><a href="mailto:arly.prinds@blind.state.ia.us"><span style='color:#2E406B'>arly.prinds@blind.state.ia.us</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Minimum Qualification Requirements<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>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;<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>OR</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;li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