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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;text-align:start'><h1 style='line-height:110%;text-align:start'><span style='font-size:21.0pt;line-height:110%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmdvdmVybm1lbnRqb2JzLmNvbS9jYXJlZXJzL2lvd2Evam9icy80MjMzMDY3L2RlYWZibGluZC1zcGVjaWFsaXN0P2RlcGFydG1lbnQlNUIwJTVEPTEzMStJb3dhK0RlcGFydG1lbnQrZm9yK3RoZStCbGluZCZwYWdldHlwZT1qb2JPcHBvcnR1bml0aWVzSm9icyZzb3J0PVBvc3RpbmdEYXRlJTdDRGVzY2VuZGluZyZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwNjA3Ljk1OTU5NjIxIn0.RsGozM471hfwnPHjqBmuLbsdtzlvErtBuEnw_7KRO9w/s/894646797/br/243830857903-l" target="_blank"><span style='color:#333333;text-decoration:none'>DeafBlind Specialis</span></a>t<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Location:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'> Des Moines, IA <br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Salary Minimum:</span></strong> $53,414.40<br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Salary Maximum:</span></strong> $81,348.80<br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Job Type: </span></strong> Full-time<br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Agency:</span></strong> 131 Iowa Department for the Blind<br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Job Number:</span></strong> 24-01223<br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Post Close Date:</span></strong> June 23, 2024<br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Point of Contact: </span></strong> <a href="mailto:Keri.osterhaus@blind.state.ia.us" target="_blank"><span style='color:#2E406B'>Keri Osterhaus</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%'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmdvdmVybm1lbnRqb2JzLmNvbS9jYXJlZXJzL2lvd2Evam9icy80MjMzMDY3L2RlYWZibGluZC1zcGVjaWFsaXN0P2RlcGFydG1lbnQlNUIwJTVEPTEzMStJb3dhK0RlcGFydG1lbnQrZm9yK3RoZStCbGluZCZwYWdldHlwZT1qb2JPcHBvcnR1bml0aWVzSm9icyZzb3J0PVBvc3RpbmdEYXRlJTdDRGVzY2VuZGluZyZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwNjA3Ljk1OTU5NjIxIn0.ImFwAoF4_KfHCtOkzPjDfN7So1-j5G9IG9apBkHgoxY/s/894646797/br/243830857903-l" target="_blank"><span style='color:#2E406B'>To Apply</span></a>: </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>All candidates are strongly encouraged to upload a cover letter and resume to the application.<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%'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Job Description:</span></strong><br></span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Are you passionate about making a profound difference in the lives of individuals who are DeafBlind? Do you possess strong American Sign Language (ASL) skills and a deep commitment to helping individuals achieve their vocational goals? If so, the State of Iowa's Department for the Blind (IDB) has an exciting opportunity for you!<br><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Position Overview:</span></strong> As a DeafBlind Specialist at IDB, you will join our dynamic Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) team based in Des Moines, Iowa. This role involves traveling across the state to serve clients statewide, providing crucial vocational rehabilitation services to individuals who are DeafBlind and those who are blind and hard of hearing.<br><br>Your mission will be to empower clients, enhance their employment prospects, and ensure they receive top-quality services. Following successful completion of the orientation and training activities, the position domicile may be negotiated. The training for this position is a minimum of 14 weeks and is completed in Des Moines, Iowa.<br><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Your key responsibilities will include:</span></strong><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:l5 level1 lfo3'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>ASL Fluency: </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You will be the bridge of communication for DeafBlind individuals, utilizing American Sign Language fluently. Your ability to adapt to their unique communication styles will foster trust and understanding.<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:l5 level1 lfo3'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Assessment and Goal Development: </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You'll interpret and analyze assessment data to develop tailored goals and activities within individual employment plans.<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:l5 level1 lfo3'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Pre-Employment Transition Services: </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>In this critical role, you will provide vital services such as job exploration counseling, work-based learning opportunities, and counseling for post-secondary educational programs. You'll empower students who are blind and DeafBlind to build their self-advocacy and peer mentoring 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:l5 level1 lfo3'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Consultation and Training: </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Collaborate with educators, rehabilitation providers, and employers across Iowa to ensure comprehensive support for DeafBlind individuals. Building strong relationships with employers statewide will be essential for assisting DeafBlind individuals in exploring careers and securing employment.<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:l5 level1 lfo3'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Client Services: </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Working closely with VR counselors, you'll identify the specific supports needed for DeafBlind clients to engage in successful and meaningful employment. Your role includes assessing communication, technology, and vocational needs, and guiding clients in explaining their qualifications and accommodation needs to employers and co-workers.<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:l5 level1 lfo3'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Capacity Building: </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Be a passionate advocate for equal access to services for individuals who are DeafBlind. Provide invaluable consultation and technical assistance agency-wide, including developing and delivering training on DeafBlindness. Your role extends to offering ongoing support and technical assistance to community rehabilitation providers.<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:l5 level1 lfo3'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Caseload Management: </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>As a team player, you'll participate in regular meetings with VR counselors to coordinate services for DeafBlind clients. You'll spend the majority of your scheduled work hours in the community, engaging clients in various locations and conducting work-site assessments.<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%'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Our ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><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:l2 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Strong ASL skills and experience working with DeafBlind individuals.<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:l2 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Excellent communication, organization, and time management 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:l2 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dedication to empowering individuals with sensory challenges.<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:l2 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Willingness to travel extensively within the state (up to 4 days per week).<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%'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>As a State of Iowa Employee, you will also receive a robust benefits package including:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><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:l4 level1 lfo9'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Paid Time Off:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Enjoy vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave with no limits on sick leave accrual.<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:l4 level1 lfo9'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Great Benefits:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Package.<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:l4 level1 lfo9'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Retirement Plan:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan.<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:l4 level1 lfo9'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Flexibility:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).<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:l4 level1 lfo9'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Life Insurance:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Free Life Insurance.<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:l4 level1 lfo9'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Support:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs.<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:l4 level1 lfo9'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Professional Development:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Numerous training and learning opportunities for career growth and professional development.<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:l4 level1 lfo9'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Purpose:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of DeafBlind individuals.<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%'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Join Our Team:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'> If you are passionate about enhancing the lives of individuals who are DeafBlind and possess the skills and commitment needed for this role, we want to hear from you! Help us shape a brighter future for our clients and the State of Iowa. Apply now and be part of a compassionate and dedicated team.<br><br>The State of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply.<br><b><br><strong><u><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Selectives:</span></u></strong></b><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'>025 American Sign Language (ASL)</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><br>6 months’ experience in the actual using of American Sign Language to translate messages to others, train and supervise other translators/interpreters, or educate others on the role of interpreters.<br><br>AND<br><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>752 Vocational Rehabilitation</span></strong><br>6 months’ experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both that specifically relates to employment and training services for individuals with disabilities. That knowledge base will include an awareness of the unique needs of this population, laws relating to discrimination or reasonable accommodations, assistive technology, and an understanding of employment and training systems and services, especially as provided in Iowa.<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 with a degree in human service-oriented sciences, education, marketing or business and experience equal to three years of full time professional work;<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;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>the equivalent of three years of full-time experience as a rehabilitation counselor or teacher shall be considered as qualifying provided the employee has successfully completed training to meet the certification criteria established by the agency;<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;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting the equivalent of one year of full-time professional work experience for each year of the required education to a maximum substitution 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