[rehab] Rehabilitation Teacher Job in Little Rock

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REHAB TEACHER FOR THE BLIND  

Agency: 

Arkansas Department of Human Services  

Date Posted: 

10/30/2008  

Posting Expires: 

11/13/2008 

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Education or Experience Requirements

SEE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a master's degree in rehabilitation for the 

blind with emphasis in rehabilitation teaching. 

OR 

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in social work, 

psychology, gerontology, education or a related field; plus three years' 

experience in case management, counseling or a related field. 

Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or 

part of these basic requirements upon approval of the Qualifications Review 

Committee.

Preferred Qualifications

BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED. PREFER EXPERIENCE IN BSIS DATA SYSTEM.

Job Duties

REGULAR IN-STATE TRAVEL IS REQUIRED TO VISIT CLIENTS IN THEIR HOME. OCCASIONAL OVERNIGHT TRAVEL IN-STATE OR OUT-OF-STATE IS REQUIRED FOR TRAINING OR OTHER

ASSIGNMENTS. MUST PASS CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND CHILD AND ADULT ABUSE REGISTRY CHECK. 

Special Application Information

M DIVISION OF SERVICES FOR THE BLIND

HIRING OFFICIAL - TANYA VANHOUTEN

All DHS applicants must complete drug screening, as outlined in DHS Policy 1087, prior to being hired.

Applications are prescreened according to the state application, addenda, résumé, transcript, licenses and any other information that you submit. (With

the exception of transcripts, do not submit references, certificates, or other documents; bring them to your interview.) Therefore, it is important that

you submit complete and accurate information and that you complete the application form according to instructions. List all prior work experience, including

military service, beginning with your most recent employment. (Include all experience, even if you do not believe that experience to be relevant to the

position for which you are applying.) You may include volunteer or unpaid work as part of your work history; however, you should include the number of

hours per week which you performed these duties. 

When submitting your State Application, you may refer to your résumé for the Employment History if your résumé includes all the information requested in

the Employment History section of the state application (month and year employment began and ended, weekly hours worked, etc.). 

Inadequate completion of your job history will adversely impact your comparison with other candidates.

Benefit Package May Include: Health & Life Insurance, Vacation & Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Credit Union Available, Retirement, Career Bonus, and Deferred

Compensation

State applications may be acquired at any Department of Human Services Office.

How To Apply Other Than The Internet

State applications may be acquired at any Department of Human Services Office or downloaded at the DHS Web site. 

www.state.ar.us/dhs/oas/jobs

Applications may be mailed to 

Department of Human Services

Office of Finance and Administration

P O Box 1437 - slot W301

Little Rock AR 72203-1437

or faxed to 501/682-6569

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Job Details 

Position No.: 

22104175M  

Class Code: 

E047  

Grade: 

19  

Salary Range: 

$28,745.00 - $54,954.00 per year   

Background

check required? 

Yes   

Location Information 

Job City: 

LITTLE ROCK/PULASKI COUNTY  

Job County/Region: 

Pulaski   

Contact Information 

Contact name: 

DHS Recruitment  

Phone: 

501-682-1001  

Email: 

DHS.Recruiting at arkansas.gov

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Job Description

CLASS SPECIFICATION 

CLASS TITLE: REHABILITATION TEACHER FOR THE BLIND CLASS 

CODE: E047 

LAST REVISION DATE: 

CLASS SUMMARY 

The Rehabilitation Teacher for the Blind works under administrative direction 

and is responsible for teaching independent living skills and leisure-time 

activities to blind and/or visually-impaired children and adults. This 

position is governed by the Association for the Education and Rehabilitation 

of the Blind and Visually-Impaired standards and agency policy. 

EXAMPLES OF WORK 

1. Teaches blind and visually-impaired clients to organize and identify 

household items and utilize aids or adaptive techniques in performing 

home-making activities such as cooking, cleaning, and sewing. 

2. Instructs clients in the use of systematic grooming and hygiene techniques 

for applying make up, coordinating clothing, shaving, and other personal 

functions. 

3. Teaches communication skills such as typing, beginning Braille, the use of 

the tape recorder, abacus, talking calculator, large print materials, and 

Braille or talking watches. 

4. Counsels with clients with regard to coping with and adjusting to 

blindness and provides client with information and assistance in using 

community resources such as church and civic organizations, social, and 

transportation services. 

5. Conducts intake interview to assess rehabilitation needs and eligibility 

for services. 

6. Contacts medical professionals, other public and private agencies, civic 

groups and others to obtain referrals of new clients and to enlist 

cooperation in providing services. 

7. Writes narrative reports and maintains case records pertaining to client 

services. 

8. May analyze high technology/sensory aids needs of clients matching client 

skills to appropriate equipment and installs or assists in the 

installation of equipment and follows-up on client instruction in use of 

equipment as necessary. 

REHABILITATION TEACHER FOR THE BLIND (CONT.) 

9. May research information regarding new sensory aid technology and advises 

clients and other agency personnel regarding equipment capabilities, 

limitations, and availability. 

10. Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned. 

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS 

The Rehabilitation Teacher for the Blind has regular contact with clients, 

their families, other service providers such as public and private agencies, 

churches, civic groups, and medical professionals for case management. 

SPECIAL JOB DIMENSIONS 

Regular in-state travel is required to visit clients in their homes. 

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS 

Knowledge of rehabilitation training techniques for the blind/visually 

impaired. 

Knowledge of aids, appliances, or equipment used to enhance the functioning of 

the blind/visually impaired. 

Knowledge of agency and community referral sources. 

Knowledge of state and federal benefit eligibility requirements. 

Ability to teach independent living skills. 

Ability to interview, obtain, and provide information. 

Ability to devise or modify independent living techniques or devices to meet 

individual needs. 

Ability to prepare reports and maintain case records. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

The formal education equivalent of a master's degree in rehabilitation for the 

blind with emphasis in rehabilitation teaching. 

OR 

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in social work, 

psychology, gerontology, education or a related field; plus three years' 

experience in case management, counseling or a related field. 

Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or 

part of these basic requirements upon approval of the Qualifications Review 

Committee. 

Department of Workforce Services 

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Donna Walker, DSB Field Services Administrator

501-682-0326 OR: 800-960-9270

E-mail: donna.walker at arkansas.gov