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Announcement <br>
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December 19, 2025<br>
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<h1><b>Job Posting at IDB</b></h1><br>
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<h1><b>Retreat Instructor - Senior Services Specialist for the Blind
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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: 26-01609<br>
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Agency: 131 Iowa Department for the Blind<br>
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Opening Date: 12/19/2025<br>
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Closing Date: 1/4/2025 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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<h2><b>Job Description</b></h2><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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The Iowa Department for the Blind is seeking a <b>Senior Service
Specialist for the Blind, Retreat Instructor</b>. 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>Essential Functions:</b><br>
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<b><u>Instruction and Communication</u></b><br>
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Must be able to work effectively with retreat participants on a variety
of skills. Must be able to outline expectations effectively and scale
them to the individual appropriately. Must be able to work with clients
and students in a variety of circumstances across the state.<br>
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Communicate effectively: Must be able to effectively exchange information
and ideas in a way that a message is clearly understood and received
whether that be in person, by phone, in groups, email, video conferencing
or through use of any other communication modality.<br>
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Be able to actively listen and engage with someone then provide proper
feedback. Demonstrate emotional intelligence, can stay calm under
pressure and express feelings in a constructive way. Perspective taking
is a must.<br>
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Contact clients as needed prior to retreats to answer any questions they
may have.<br>
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Assesses clients\u2019 training needs, provide blindness skills training and
instruction in the areas of Braille, cane travel, advocacy,
home-management, daily living, assistive technology, leisure, group
training, and adjustment to blindness counseling.<br>
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Ability to help clients develop self-confidence, a positive attitude
about their blindness, and achieve success outcomes.<br>
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<b><u>Logistics and Planning</u></b><br>
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Must be able to work independently and as part of a team in the planning
and logistic phase. Must be able to communicate updates, ask questions
independently if unsure, work through assigned tasks, and assist others
where needed. Critical thinking is a must.<br>
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Requires a high standard of ethical behavior in the workplace, and in
multicultural settings. Examples include Integrity, honesty, respect,
responsibility, accountability, and open communications.<br>
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Travels statewide to serve individuals who are registered at both types
of retreats. Appropriate flex time will be provided when working
retreats.<br>
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<b>To Apply</b><br>
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All applications must be submitted through the State of Iowa job
application site at
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encouraged to attach both a cover letter and resume to their online
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<h2><b>Minimum Qualification Requirements</b></h2><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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