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<h1><b>Services Specialist for the Blind 2 / Generalist</a></b></h1><br>
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<b>Location:</b> Des Moines, IA <br>
<b>Salary Minimum:</b> $47,382.40<br>
<b>Salary Maximum:</b> $71,947.20<br>
<b>Job Type: </b> Full-time<br>
<b>Agency:</b> 131 Iowa Department for the Blind<br>
<b>Job Number:</b> 23-02041<br>
<b>Post Close Date:</b> January 2, 2023<br>
<b>Point of Contact:
</b><a href="mailto:karly.prinds@blind.state.ia.us">Karly Prinds</a><br>
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Job Description:</b><br>
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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.<br>
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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>
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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:<br>
Provide individualized, non-visual instruction to adults in all center
classes, including, Home Management, Braille, Technology, Cane Travel,
and Wood Shop.<br>
Provide instruction to several students in a small group format.<br>
Assist Home Management Instructor in teaching skills of daily living,
organizing training area, and obtaining groceries. Substitute for other
class areas as needed.<br>
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.<br>
Serve as point person during some evenings and weekends for any student
needs that may arise.<br>
Demonstrate and promote a positive attitude toward blindness amongst
center students.<br>
Evaluate student progress, set goals, and write progress reports within
the case management system.<br>
Plan and participate fully in all center activities; some weekend student
activities required.<br>
Purchase and maintain classroom supplies.<br>
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.<br>
Possesses efficient written and oral communication skills.<br>
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the agency's philosophy of
blindness and the ability to implement this philosophy in work
duties.<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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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">k</a><a href="mailto:arly.prinds@blind.state.ia.us">
arly.prinds@blind.state.ia.us</a><br>
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This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department for the Blind.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral
requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human
Resources Enterprise.<br>
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<b>Minimum Qualification Requirements</b><br>
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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;<br>
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OR<br>
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graduation from an accredited college university with a major emphasis in
library science or liberal arts and at least one year of library work
experience;<br>
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OR<br>
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an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting the
equivalent of one year of full-time work experience (as listed above) for
each year of the required education to a maximum substitution of four
years<br>
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