[nfbmi-talk] Detroit State Job Opportunity

[Terry D. Eagle]

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Job Opportunities

Job #:  6401-14-BSBP-1

Job Title:  Blind Rehabilitation Instructor - Detroit

Closing Date/Time:  Mon. 02/10/14 5:00 PM Eastern Time

Salary:  $20.48 - $36.25 hourly  $1,638.40 - $2,900.00 biweekly

Job Type:  Permanent Full Time

 Bargaining Unit:  UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)

Location:  Detroit, Michigan

 Department:  Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA

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Job Description

This position provides rehabilitation teaching services as well as
diagnostic assessments

to blind consumers of the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons in an
assigned geographic

area. The position teaches skills of daily living to consumers who are
blind, enabling

them to function independently in their homes, jobs, and community. Teachers
work

with Blind consumers ages 14 and above. This position also implements the
Youth Low

Vision Program for students within the assigned geographic area ages birth
until

the student exits the education system if they are only visually impaired
but not

blind. This position also provides comprehensive assessments on consumers
new to

the agency that is used to assist counselors in developing their
Comprehensive Assessment

of Rehabilitation Needs document in the electronic case record. The
individual is

responsible for case management which shows the progression of services
provided

to consumers. The rehabilitation teacher will attend trainings to enhance
teaching

skills and develop in-service training to agencies and organizations.

 Required Education and Experience:

Education

Possession of a Master's degree with a major in blind/visually handicapped.

Experience

No specific type or amount is required.

 Additional Requirements and Information:

View the entire job specification at:

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/BlindRehabilitationInstructor_12114_7.pdf