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Transfer/Promotional Opportunity<br>
Senior Services Specialist for the Blind 1<br>
May 8, 2009<br>
Independent Living Library Liaison<br>
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This is an eighteen month merit exempt position. Supports library patrons
with the conversion to the use of digital talking books. Provides
instruction one-on-one and in groups across the state on the use of new
and existing technologies needed to access reading materials in
alternative media. Develops book discussion groups and works with
library staff to identify and develop resources these groups can use to
become self-directed and self-sustaining. Coordinates library
services and activities with other agency services and activities.
Assesses need for blindness related services, provides basic instruction
in the use of alternative techniques and low vision aids, and makes
referrals as appropriate for additional agency services. <br>
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Develops and implements outreach strategies designed to increase the
number of individuals who access and use agency services with a special
focus on library services. Makes presentations on library
services to consumer groups and civic, social and professional
organizations and participates in public awareness events. <br>
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Must possess knowledge of or be able to learn effective alternative
techniques of blindness, particularly in the areas of communications,
travel with a long white cane, and home and personal management. Must
possess highly developed teaching and counseling skills, good public
speaking and writing skills, excellent organizational skills, and
excellent judgment. Must possess the abilities to handle sensitive
situations, solve problems, and work as a member of a team. Intensive
training in appropriate skills and attitudes of blindness will be
provided. Extensive statewide travel. Some evenings, overnights, and
weekends. This position will not extend beyond eighteen
months.<br><br>
Minimum qualifications are:<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, 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, 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>
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Salary range: $42,369.60 - $64,521.60 annually, plus comprehensive
benefit package, pay grade 28, pay plan 000<br>
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Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday <br>
For further information contact Becky Criswell, Supervisor, Independent
Living, at 515-281-1299 or 800-362-2587. Persons who wish to be
considered for this position must submit a resume and letter of
application to Karen A. Keninger, Iowa Department for the Blind, 524
Fourth Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 or karen.keninger@blind.state.ia.us
no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2009.<br>
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