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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>Subject:</b> Job Posting Youth Services Workers<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Good morning,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Below is the job posting for our Youth Services Worker positions for our 4+ Young Adult Transition program. Please be aware that there will be two separate postings for this program, one for Youth Services Workers, and one for Vocational Rehabilitation Teachers. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with questions, and thank you for your help spreading the word.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Helen<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a name="OLE_LINK4"></a><a name="OLE_LINK3"></a><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Iowa Department for the Blind <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>JOB ANNOUNCEMENT<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Youth Services Worker<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Young Adult Transition Program<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Location: Des Moines, Iowa<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Salary Minimum</span>: $34<span style='font-size:10.0pt'>,736.00</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Salary Maximum: </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>$50,772.80</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Post Close Date: May 18, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Job Description:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red'>This is a courtesy posting for a non-merit position. Please follow instructions in the “To Apply” section for directions on how to apply for this position.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><a name="OLE_LINK6"></a><a name="OLE_LINK5"></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking four energetic and passionate Youth Services Workers for its new Young Adult Transition Program for blind youth. Ideal candidates will possess a belief in the capacity of blind persons, patients, and the ability to connect with and motivate youth. IDB can provide training in the specific blindness skills areas listed if needed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Young Adult Transition Program is a school-year based program for youth who have finished high school, but who need additional instruction in order to participate in post-secondary learning and employment opportunities. Youth Services workers will primarily work with students on their independent living and social skills. During the summer, these positions will work with IDB’s summer program for youth ages 14-21.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>These positions will be expected to work Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM during initial staff training and for some agency meetings and ongoing professional development training. Individual Youth Services Worker’s schedules will then be set with the Program Administrator to provide appropriate coverage to meet students’ needs. Work hours will primarily consist of evenings and weekends to work with students outside of classes. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Duties and responsibilities to include the following:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Provide Workplace Readiness, Self Advocacy and Disability-Related skills training to blind youth in comprehensive residential training programs such as the Young Adult Transition Program and LEAP Program.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Work with students on increasing their independent living skills in areas such as developing and managing their morning and evening routines, managing personal hygiene, maintaining clean and organized living spaces, completing laundry and other common household tasks, shopping for groceries and other needed items and planning and preparing their own meals.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Support student learning through providing supplemental braille, technology, cane travel and money management instruction, in particular by working with students to utilize these skills in their daily lives outside the classroom. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Facilitate students’ development of age-appropriate social skills through recreational activities on and off campus. Assist students in traveling to and participating in activities in the community. Reinforce proper cane technique and other nonvisual skills during these activities.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Serve as a role model for students in the use of nonvisual techniques and problem-solving skills.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Monitor student behavior and the students’ living areas. Provide appropriate supervision to ensure student safety.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Document student progress through monthly and end of program reports. </span>Collaborate with program staff and supervisor to address student needs and concerns.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Promote a positive philosophy of blindness through involvement in trainings and community outreach events for parents, educators and other service providers as directed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Essential functions of this position:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Demonstrate and Promote a positive philosophy of blindness<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Actively participate in program activities<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Communicate regularly with program leaders regarding student needs and concerns<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Document student progress through regular written reports<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Actively monitor student behavior and living areas<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Clearly document incidents related to students’ health and safety<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Travel using the long white cane under sleepshades in order to provide appropriate guidance and instruction to students when traveling<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Read and write contracted braille to provide guidance and feedback to students developing their braille skills<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct background checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>For further information, contact Helen Stevens, 515-829-7411 or </span><a href="mailto:helen.stevens@blind.state.ia.us"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>helen.stevens@blind.state.ia.us</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>To Apply:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise. Persons who wish to be considered for this position must submit a resume and letter of application to:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Helen Stevens<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Education and Training Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Iowa Department for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>524 4<sup>th</sup> Street<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=DE style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Des Moines, IA 50309-2364<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><a href="mailto:helen.stevens@blind.state.ia.us"><span lang=DE style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>helen.stevens@blind.state.ia.us</span></a><span lang=DE style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>