[rehab] Job Announcement - Teacher, Orientation and Mobility for the Blind , Orientation CaliforniaCenter for the Blind - Please share

[David Andrews]

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>From: Xavier, Joe at DOR [mailto:Joe.Xavier at dor.ca.gov]
>Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2013 11:57 AM
>To: Xavier, Joe at DOR
>Subject: Job Announcement - Teacher, Orientation and Mobility for the Blind
>, Orientation Center for the Blind - Please share
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>Teacher, Orientation and Mobility for the Blind
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>Department of Rehabilitation
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>The Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) is recruiting for two positions- a
>Full-Time Permanent and a Permanent Intermittent Teacher, Orientation and
>Mobility for the Blind, to train adult DOR/BFS consumers needing orientation
>and mobility in a residential setting at the DOR's Orientation Center for
>the Blind (OCB), located at 400 Adams Street, Albany, CA 94706.  The
>Teacher, Orientation and Mobility for the Blind, introduces concepts and
>skills to OCB participants that lead to safe and independent non-visual
>orientation and travel to support daily living skills, participants'
>preparation for returning home to their community, and to achieve
>independence and/or gainful employment.
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>The Teacher, Orientation and Mobility for the Blind, reports to the OCB
>Administrator in the DOR.  The DOR works in partnership with consumers and
>other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment,
>independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.
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>Essential information
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>The position classification is Teacher, Orientation and Mobility for the
>Blind, with a monthly base salary range of $3825.00-$6648.00. The
>description for the classification is available at:
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><http://jobs.spb.ca.gov/wvpos/search_p_ejv.cfm?classcode=2329&criteria=Teach
>er%20Orientation%20and%20Mobility>
>http://jobs.spb.ca.gov/wvpos/search_p_ejv.cfm?classcode=2329&criteria=Teache
>r Orientation and Mobility
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>Desirable Qualifications: Empathetic, understanding, and a willingness to
>work with people with disabilities, good written and verbal communication
>skills, the willingness and ability to behave with integrity and
>professionalism in a manner consistent with DOR policies and CalHR
>regulations.
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>Time Base, Tenure,
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>.       Full-time, Permanent month(s),
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>.       Permanent Intermittent - (Candidate should have the ability to work
>a flexible schedule, to include weekdays throughout the calendar year.
>Position may require that a candidate works one day per week or up to 30
>hours a week for consecutive weeks. Not to exceed 1500 hours in a calendar
>year.)
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>WHO MAY APPLY: Individuals who have list, transfer or reinstatement
>eligibility for appointment to the above class. In order to be considered
>for this position, please state the basis of your eligibility (e.g.,
>transfer, list, reinstatement) in Section 12 of the application (Form STD
>678). Employment provisions as outlined by the Department of Personnel
>Administration's State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) policy will
>prevail. May also consider a Training & Development assignment when
>applicable. External candidates may be considered based on a competitive
>process.
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>*       Interested candidates must submit a State of California application
>and resume. The state application, along with instructions, is available
>online at:  <http://jobs.ca.gov/profile/stateapplication>
>http://jobs.ca.gov/profile/stateapplication
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>This position will be open until filled. However, you are encouraged to
>submit your application package as soon as possible.  Final hire will be
>subject to the state's hiring conditions.
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>Applications are to be submitted to:
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>Department of Rehabilitation
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>Orientation Center for The Blind
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>Attn: Chrystal Gorham
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>400 Adams Street
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>Albany, CA 94706
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>(510) 559-1214