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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:</b> $36,254.40 Annually<br>
<b>Job Type: </b> Full-time<br>
<b>Agency:</b> 131 Iowa Department for the Blind<br>
<b>Job Number:</b> 23-02365<br>
<b>Post Close Date:</b> May 19, 2023<br>
<b>Point of Contact:
</b><a href="mailto:helen.stevens@blind.state.ia.us">Helen Mejia</a><br>
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To Apply</a>: </b>All applications must be submitted through this site.
For further information, contact Helen Mejia, 515-829-7411
or<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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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. The greatest reward in this position is watching youth
learn to do more for themselves and increase in their independence and
self-determination. Ideal candidates will possess a belief in the
capacity of blind persons, a strong work ethic, patients, and the ability
to connect with and motivate youth. IDB can provide training in the
specific blindness skills areas listed if needed. New Youth Services
Workers typically start at the listed salary minimum.<br>
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Applications will be primarily evaluated based on the content of uploaded
resumes and cover letters and how they outline applicant’s interest in
and qualification for the position.<br>
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The Young Adult Transition Program is a school-year-based residential
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 personal care, cooking/cleaning, and social skills in
the IDB dorms, during community activities, and during volunteer and paid
work experiences. During the summer, Youth Services Workers work with
IDB’s summer program for youth ages 14-21.<br>
Initial staff training and other agency meetings will take place during
regular business hours Monday through Friday. 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 generally consist of early morning, evening, and
weekend hours to work with students outside of classes. Youth Services
Workers must be comfortable with working primarily outside of business
hours.<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 activities on and off campus. Assist students in traveling to and
participating in activities in the community for recreation, volunteering
and employment. 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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<b>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.</b><br>
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Minimum Qualification Requirements<br>
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Graduation from high school or G.E.D.;<br>
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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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Designated positions in this job class require applicants and/or
incumbents to possess a valid driver's license.<br>
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Iowa Department for the Blind<br>
524 Fourth Street<br>
Des Moines, IA 50309-2364<br>
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Phone: 515-281-1333<br>
E-mail:
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