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Announcement <br>
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October 27, 2025<br>
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<h1><b>Job Postings at IDB</b></h1><br>
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<h1><b>Young Adult Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor</a></b></h1><br>
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Salary: $56,118.40 - $85,467.20 Annually<br>
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Location: Des Moines - 50309 - Polk County, IA<br>
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Job Type: Full-time<br>
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Job Number: 26-01095<br>
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Agency: 131 Iowa Department for the Blind<br>
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Opening Date:10/27/2025<br>
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Closing Date: 11/06/2025 11:59 PM Central<br>
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LinkedIn Tag: #LI-POST<br>
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Point of Contact: Ambrose Ball-Harney
<a href="mailto:ambrose.ballharney@blind.state.ia.us">
ambrose.ballharney@blind.state.ia.us</a> <br>
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To Apply: All applications must be submitted through the State of Iowa
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encouraged to attach both a cover letter and resume to their online
application<br>
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<b>This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the
instructions in the "To Apply" section. 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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<b>Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and
meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be eligible.
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The Department for the Blind (IDB) is searching for experienced
candidates for the position of Young Adult Vocational Rehabilitation
Counselor. As a member of a team of 3 young adult vocational
rehabilitation counselors, this position can be based in the state of
Iowa and travel to serve and manage a caseload of Pre Employment
Transition Age Students (Pre-ETS) aged 14-21 who are blind or have low
vision in a regional third of the state. <br>
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This position is responsible for assisting students of the Iowa
Department for the Blinds Pre-ETS programs to identify employment goals.
The position provides counseling and guidance and ensures that clients
receive training in the alternative techniques of blindness in order for
the individual to successfully pursue their vocational goals. This
position will also be responsible for educating and offering students
information regarding Pre-ETS programs that are applicable to them. Ideal
candidates will have a solid understanding of career development,
employer engagement and instruction strategies. The successful candidate
will also have experience developing plans, partnering with service
providers and education professionals, and providing access to work-based
learning experiences including job shadows, informational interviews, and
volunteer, paid, and unpaid work opportunities. In addition, strong
documentation, collaboration, organization and time management skills are
essential to the position.<br>
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<b>Minimum Qualification Requirements</b><br>
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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;<br>
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OR<br>
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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;<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 professional work experience for each
year of the required education to a maximum substitution of four
years. <br>
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<h1><b>Retreat Instructor </a></b></h1><br>
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Salary: $56,118.40 - $85,467.20 Annually<br>
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Location: Des Moines - 50309 - Polk County, IA<br>
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Job Type: Full-time<br>
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Job Number: 26-01100<br>
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Agency: 131 Iowa Department for the Blind<br>
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Opening Date:10/27/2025<br>
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Closing Date: 11/10/2025 11:59 PM Central<br>
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LinkedIn Tag: #LI-DNP<br>
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Point of Contact: Ambrose Ball-Harney
<a href="mailto:ambrose.ballharney@blind.state.ia.us">
ambrose.ballharney@blind.state.ia.us</a> <br>
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To Apply: All applications must be submitted through the State of Iowa
job application site
at<a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.governmentjobs.com%2Fcareers%2Fiowa%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/2/0100019a2794b74b-4a229367-2326-43ca-bf98-4ccaeb7ace25-000000/DGLpC0iGCbhx4RjAT4n_moK32fYQgwmSGpqJHH3FE_g=428">
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa</a>. Applicants are strongly
encouraged to attach both a cover letter and resume to their online
application <br>
<br>
<b>This is a non-merit position, candidates must follow the
instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this
class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa
Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources
Enterprise.</b><br>
<br>
<b>Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and
meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be eligible.
</b><br>
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The Iowa Department for the Blind is seeking a <b>Senior Service
Specialist</b> for the Blind, Retreat Instructor. We are looking for
someone who has a positive attitude toward blindness, is passionate about
working with a diverse population and individuals at any period of human
development, has excellent problem-solving skills, and demonstrates an
appreciation for learning and teaching. This is an opportunity to join a
team of energetic professionals who enjoy making a difference in the
lives of those served. This individual must be prepared to work 1
weeklong retreat a month as well as one weekend retreat a month.
Individuals will also assist in the planning and implementation of the
Leadership Education Advocacy Program (LEAP) which is a summer retreat
for young adults taking place from June through August. Domicile will
take place in Polk County; however, this may be negotiated. <br>
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<b>Minimum Qualification Requirements</b><br>
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;<br>
<br>
OR<br>
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;<br>
OR<br>
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 of four
years.<br>
<br>
For additional information, please click on
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