<div dir="ltr"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Steve Jacobson via NFBMN-News</b> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:nfbmn-news@nfbnet.org">nfbmn-news@nfbnet.org</a>></span><br>Date: Thu, May 25, 2023 at 8:31 AM<br>Subject: [NFBMN-News] Low Vision Assistive Technology Trainer posting Minnesota<br>To:  <<a href="mailto:nfbmn-news@nfbnet.org">nfbmn-news@nfbnet.org</a>><br></div><br><br><div class="msg-5165033280092731224"><div link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style="word-wrap:break-word" lang="EN-US"><div class="m_-5165033280092731224WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">The following job opened appeared on our JOBS list, but I am posting it here since it is a Minnesota opening.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #e1e1e1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Hanson, Lindsey A (DEED) <<a href="mailto:lindsey.hanson@state.mn.us" target="_blank">lindsey.hanson@state.mn.us</a>> <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, May 24, 2023 6:39 AM<br><b>To:</b> #DEED_SSB-AllStaff <<a href="mailto:SSB-AllStaff.DEED@state.mn.us" target="_blank">SSB-AllStaff.DEED@state.mn.us</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Low Vision Assistive Technology Trainer posting<br><b>Importance:</b> High<u></u><u></u></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p style="margin:0in;text-align:center;background:white" align="center"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#000066"><br>Working Title: Low Vision Assistive Technology Trainer</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><br></span><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#000066">Job Class: Rehabilitation Program Specialist 1</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><br></span><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#000066">Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Who May Apply</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 05/30/2023.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Date Posted</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: 05/24/2023</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:yellow">Closing Date</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:yellow">: 06/14/2023</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:yellow"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Employ & Econ Development Dept / Employ & Economic Dev-MAPE</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Division/Unit</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Employee Payroll / SSB Workforce Development X</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Work Shift/Work Hours</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Day Shift, 8am to 4:30pm.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Days of Work</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Monday - Friday</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Travel Required</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Yes - Up to 50% of the time</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:yellow">Salary Range: </span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:yellow">$25.25 - $37.02 / hourly; $52,722 - $77,297 / annually</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:yellow"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Classified Status</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Classified</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Bargaining Unit/Union</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">FLSA Status</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Nonexempt</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Telework Eligible</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Yes, this position may be eligible for some telework</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><u><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmn.gov%2Fmmb%2Fcareers%2Fdiverse-workforce%2Fpeople-with-disabilities%2Fconnect700%2F&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cc4a01c9b814147c5bb7108db5d188383%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638206132093719675%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Bv%2B%2FrnPnSDpXGo5eeClDJ5AKE%2B5wriLCPdwyhwemx5w%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities</a></span></u><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Yes</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><h3 style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></h3><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><div style="border:none;border-bottom:solid #cccccc 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in"><h2 style="margin:0in;background:white;box-sizing:border-box"><span class="m_-5165033280092731224ps-text"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Job Summary</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></h2></div><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">This position exists to provide low vision training on assistive technology (AT), personally customized training materials and intensive, individualized customer training for State Services for the Blind (SSB) in the Workforce Development Unit (WDU) and employers. The incumbent provides expertise in the areas of low vision and blindness technologies, technology instruction, development of curriculum materials, implementation of training and technical support to low vision, and DeafBlind Minnesotans seeking competitive integrated employment. The incumbent has the complex task of integrating mainstream and assistive technologies.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">This position also trains and updates SSB staff, service providers, community-based agencies, partners, and other interested persons in utilizing and adapting information systems and developing assistive technology solutions for low vision, and DeafBlind customers.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Job Responsibilities:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Train customers on low vision technology such as screen magnification software, CCTV’s/video magnifiers, low vision wearables, etc.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Develop curriculum</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Perform other training related tasks</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><div style="border:none;border-bottom:solid #cccccc 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in"><h2 style="margin:0in;background:white;box-sizing:border-box"><span class="m_-5165033280092731224ps-text"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Qualifications</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></h2></div><h3 style="margin:0in;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Minimum Qualifications</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></h3><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.75pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">To receive credit for your education and experience, your resume should clearly describe how you meet each minimum and/or preferred qualification listed, including dates of employment.</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Two (2) years* of experience providing technological instructional services for people with vision loss or other disabilities</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">*Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation, education, or related social service or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience; master’s degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience; PhD substitutes for twenty-four (24) months of experience</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><u><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:</span></u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Knowledge of assistive technology and the accessibility qualities of common technology</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Experience using and training others to use low vision technology such as; screen magnification features and software for Windows, Mac, IOS, and Android; desktop, transportable, and handheld CCTV’s video magnifiers; ZoomText; Fusion; Zoom for IOS; Windows Magnifier; low vision wearable devices; other low and high tech low vision aids and devices</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Knowledge of concepts related to learning styles to individualize technology training</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Incumbent must maintain valid driver's license, & insurance, OR have other reliable transportation</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><h3 style="margin:0in;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Preferred Qualifications</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></h3><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Experience teaching technology to individuals with vision loss</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Designing accessible approaches which will allow blind, visually impaired, and DeafBlind persons to work independently in environments primarily designed for sighted persons</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><h3 style="margin:0in;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Additional Requirements</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></h3><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">This position requires successful completion of the following:</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Resumes of all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum Qualifications stated above. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you. Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and education. It includes contact with the applicant's current and/or former employers.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">A Criminal Background Check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. A criminal conviction will not automatically remove you from consideration for employment.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or leased vehicle, a driver's license record check will be conducted.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">This position requires an Adjustment to Blindness immersion training program. The immersion experience helps new employees understand what’s possible for people who are blind, DeafBlind or visually impaired by allowing them to experience it for themselves. The training takes place at an Adjustment to Blindness training center and can run up to 6-7 weeks.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><div style="border:none;border-bottom:solid #cccccc 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in"><h2 style="margin:0in;background:white;box-sizing:border-box"><span class="m_-5165033280092731224ps-text"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Application Details</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></h2></div><h3 style="margin:0in;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">How to Apply</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></h3><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at <u><a href="tel:6512593637" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3366cc">651-259-3637</span></a></u> or email <u><a href="mailto:careers@state.mn.us?subject=Rehabilitation%20Program%20Specialist%201%20-%20Low%20Vision%20Assistive%20Technology%20Trainer" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3366cc">careers@state.mn.us</span></a></u>. For additional information about the application process, go to <u><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mn.gov%2Fcareers&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cc4a01c9b814147c5bb7108db5d188383%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638206132093875901%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=q1HDK6W1s8CFstAKBriMUh02pgp0jdacUXa663AE0w8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3366cc">http://www.mn.gov/careers</span></a></u>.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">If you have questions about the position, contact Brooke Hancock at <u><a href="mailto:brooke.hancock@state.mn.us?subject=Rehabilitation%20Program%20Specialist%201%20-%20Low%20Vision%20Assistive%20Technology%20Trainer" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3366cc">brooke.hancock@state.mn.us</span></a></u> or <u><a href="tel:6512597258" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3366cc">651-259-7258</span></a></u>.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Brooke Hancock at <u><a href="mailto:talent.acquisition.deed@state.mn.us?subject=Rehabilitation%20Program%20Specialist%201%20-%20Low%20Vision%20Assistive%20Technology%20Trainer" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3366cc">talent.acquisition.deed@state.mn.us</span></a></u></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_-5165033280092731224MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">The Department of Employment and Economic Development is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer, and encourages all qualified candidates to apply for job opportunities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application and search tools, please contact Karen Lilledahl at <a href="mailto:Karen.Lilledahl@state.mn.us?subject=Rehabilitation%20Program%20Specialist%201%20-%20Low%20Vision%20Assistive%20Technology%20Trainer" target="_blank">Karen.Lilledahl@state.mn.us</a>. Please indicate what assistance is needed.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><h3 style="margin:0in;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">About Department of Employment and Economic Development</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></h3><p class="m_-5165033280092731224MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the State of Minnesota's principal economic development agency. DEED’s mission is simple: to empower the growth of the Minnesota economy, for everyone. Our state’s economy is diverse and dynamic, enriched by creative entrepreneurs, established Fortune 500 companies, and a labor force that brings the Minnesota values of hard work and integrity to work every day. At DEED we live our values by; focusing on the customer, communicating early and often, seeking solutions, creating inclusion, encouraging new ideas, and being gracious.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_-5165033280092731224MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">DEED Is a Yellow Ribbon Agency. A Yellow Ribbon organization unites and coordinates all key areas within an organization to create a comprehensive network to proactively support servicemembers, veterans and military families.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><h3 style="margin:0in;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Why Work for Us</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></h3><h4 style="margin:0in;background:white"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Diverse Workforce</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></h4><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><h4 style="margin:0in;background:white"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Comprehensive Benefits</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></h4><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Public pension plan</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Training and professional development</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Paid vacation and sick leave</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">11 paid holidays each year</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">Paid parental leave</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">Low-cost medical and dental coverage</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">Prescription drug coverage</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">Vision coverage</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">Wellness programs and resources</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Employer paid life insurance</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Short-term and long-term disability</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">Health care spending and savings accounts</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">Dependent care spending account</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tax-deferred compensation</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tuition reimbursement</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;background:white"><u><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstudentaid.gov%2Fpslf%2F%23!%2Fpslf%2Flaunch&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cc4a01c9b814147c5bb7108db5d188383%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638206132093875901%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ldepT%2B%2Bo0aYCkIa12suduOXEBt6%2BudbNTKI%2F9B79oiE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program</a></span></u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;background:white" align="center"><span class="m_-5165033280092731224psbox-value"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><hr width="100%" size="2" align="center"></span></span></div><p style="margin:0in;text-align:center;background:white" align="center"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</span></b><u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at <u><a href="tel:6512593637" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3366cc">651-259-3637</span></a></u> or email <u><a href="mailto:careers@state.mn.us?subject=Rehabilitation%20Program%20Specialist%201%20-%20Low%20Vision%20Assistive%20Technology%20Trainer" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3366cc">careers@state.mn.us</span></a></u> and indicate what assistance is needed.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Lindsey Hanson <i>|</i> SSB Employment & Training Manager</span></b><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><br></span></b><i><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development <br>State Services for the Blind</span></i><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><br></span></b><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">2200 University Ave West, Suite 240, St. Paul MN 55114</span><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><br></span></b><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Direct: 651-539-2340</span><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Cell: 651-295-0649<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Fax: 651-649-5927</span><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><br></span></b><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmn.gov%2Fdeed&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cc4a01c9b814147c5bb7108db5d188383%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638206132093875901%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Zwrd7RCeXxHK52lyhQbc61PA0DUbNg8%2FKw82we%2FgaMU%3D&reserved=0" title="Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development website, mn.gov/deed" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:blue">Web</span></a><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"> <span style="color:black">| </span></span><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fmndeed&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cc4a01c9b814147c5bb7108db5d188383%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638206132093875901%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=l9RtnnXX3oAPwbK%2F%2FvHJjiw5W0zl1sNLyAJweUUzx4U%3D&reserved=0" title="Follow DEED on Twitter at twitter.com/mndeed" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:blue">Twitter</span></a><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"> | </span><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffacebook.com%2Fmndeed&data=05%7C01%7C%7Cc4a01c9b814147c5bb7108db5d188383%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638206132093875901%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=iVfhXqrFarL5AED3LE4XTaC6W%2BMAdHcLeDdQTaT3898%3D&reserved=0" title="Follow DEED on Facebook at facebook.com/mndeed" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:blue">Facebook</span></a><br><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:105%"><img style="width:3.9062in;height:1.1458in" id="m_-5165033280092731224imageSelected0" src="cid:1885474246d4cff311" alt="State Services for the Blind, Celebrating 100 years. 1923-2023" width="375" height="110" border="0"></span><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div></div>_______________________________________________<br>
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