[rehab] Job opening Nebraska Center for the Blind

[Floyd, Fatos]

Job Description
Part-Time Orientation Counselor II
Nebraska  Center For The Blind

Apply at: http://statejobs.nebraska.gov

Closing Date: April 13, 2012

Working Title: Visually Impaired Orientation Counselor II

Comments:  Successful candidates for employment must be able to satisfactorily pass an extensive criminal background check. All new hires will complete 600 hours of immersion training in Lincoln, at NCBVI expense, at the Nebraska Center for the Blind to learn the alternative skills of blindness (cane travel, Braille, assistive technology, activities of daily living, etc.); Those with a Bachelor's degree or greater completing the training will be certified as Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors for the blind. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a district or unit supervisor. Field assignments and travel are involved in varying degrees.

Description:  Provides independent living skills instruction & counseling to clients in a Training Center environment. This position may be understaffed at the Visually Impaired Orientation Counselor I level if candidates possess lesser qualifications.

Job Duties: (A position may not be assigned all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all the duties that may be assigned.) Provides counseling with students about blindness and attitudes towards blindness. Instructs clients in daily living skills. Prepares periodic reports evaluating the Client's progress toward successful rehabilitation. Works effectively as a member of the Orientation Center team and participates in all of its functions. Participates with students in educational, social and training activities. Provides instruction to students in alternative techniques in the Orientation Center. Performs related work as desired. Utilize the necessary skills in evaluating each client's needs and the subsequent preparation and implementation of instructional programs to answer these needs. Establish a strong working rapport with clients, general public and other service agencies.

Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science, social science, counseling, education or related field and three years experience. Experience providing counseling and/or instruction to clients with a visual impairment or other disability may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. OR Master's degree in any of the above mentioned fields or related area and one year experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Develop and maintain the necessary knowledge and understanding of the agency's philosophy of working with the blind, various educational modalities as they pertain to the rehabilitation of blind individuals (i.e., Braille, cane travel, assistive technology, etc.); understanding of problems arising from blindness, counseling techniques used in the rehabilitation of the blind and ability to apply techniques in various situations as appropriate. Utilize the necessary skills in evaluating each client's needs and the subsequent preparation and implementation of instructional programs to answer these needs.

Work Schedule: Discuss w/Supervisor - Hours & Days vary.


Fatos Floyd, CRC, CVRCB
Director, Nebraska Center for the Blind
Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Our Mission:
Empowering blind individuals,
Promoting opportunities,
and building belief in the blind.
(402) 471-8120