[rehab] Position Announcement - Rehabilitation Teacher, Kansas City, MO

Mon Mar 12 21:49:11 UTC 2012

Good Afternoon,

The closing date for Rehabilitation Services for the Blind's Rehabilitation Teacher position in our Kansas City-South District Office has been extended to March 26, 2012.  For more information please review the attachment or see details below my signature.  If you have any questions regarding the position please don't hesitate to contact the Kansas City-South District Supervisor, Kathy Wright, at 816-929-7171.

Michael St.Julien
Assistant Deputy Director
Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
573-751-4989 (Office)
573-680-4074 (Cell)
573-751-4984 (Fax)
michael.a.stjulien at dss.mo.gov

Enjoy Life!!!!

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REHABILITATION TEACHER FOR THE BLIND
Family Support Division, Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
February 21, 2012

The Family Support Division, Rehabilitation Services for the Blind, is seeking candidates for a full-time position as Rehabilitation Teacher for the Blind. This position is based in the Kansas City South District RSB Office located at 4309 East 50th Terrace, Kansas City, Missouri.

JOB DUTIES: The Rehabilitation Teacher (RT) participates as the member of a rehabilitation team including Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and Orientation and Mobility Specialists to provide comprehensive services to clients.   The RT serves as the case manager for all Vocational Rehabilitation clients whose vocational goal is homemaker and for all Independent Living Rehabilitation clients.  The Rehabilitation Teacher provides direct client services designed to foster independence for blind and visually impaired clients and includes the provision of services in a variety of settings including the client's home environment.  The RT will assess client needs and develop a comprehensive plan for adjustment to blindness training, including teaching skills necessary to develop independence in daily living, homemaking activities, and basic travel needs.  Rehabilitation Teachers provide instruction in Braille, typing and other communication skills, as needed.  RT's provide counseling services and informational resources to clients and their families and works cooperatively with agency partners to utilize available resources.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with specialization in orientation and mobility, rehabilitation counseling, education, social work, behavioral sciences, home economics (with emphasis in home management) or closely related areas. Proficiency in and the ability to teach alternative skills of blindness including daily living skills techniques, Braille, and basic orientation and mobility skills is preferred. The individual must also be able to demonstrate proficiency in and teach Braille, alternative skills of blindness and basic orientation and mobility, before the end of probation as evidenced by successfully completing and obtaining a passing score on a recognized Braille test evaluated by Rehabilitation Services for the Blind.

SALARY RANGE:  Annual salary range is $ $32,256.00 - $45,984.00

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants must forward a completed Merit application (http://oa.mo.gov/pers/howtoapply.htm) and transcripts to Sarah Zayumba at fax number (573) 526-3674.  Upon accessing the web site, select "paper application form" because the EASe on-line process is not yet available for this position.  Merit application and transcripts must be received by Sarah Zayumba by the close of business on March 26, 2012.  Questions regarding this position can be directed to Kathy Wright at (816) 929-7171.

RECRUITMENT AREA: Accepting Applications from all qualified candidates

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Deadline for applications is Monday, March 26, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.

     Applications will be subjected to review prior to scheduling interviews

DSS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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