[rehab] Job Vacancy, Rehabilitation Teacher, Iowa Department for the Blind, please distribute widely

[Richard Sorey]

Senior Services Specialist for the Blind 1
Location: Linn County
Department: 131-Department for the Blind
Salary Minimum: $44,969
Salary Maximum: $68,949
Job Description:
The Senior Service Specialist for the Blind 1 will support the mission, vision and philosophy of the Iowa Department for the Blind.
The Essential Functions:

 1.  Facilitate the completion of the program application process.
 2.  Ability to interpret medical reports and other eligibility criteria.
 3.  Complete eligibility documentation in accordance with the federal standard.
 4.  Experience with conducting skills assessments.
 5.  Develop and implement a rehabilitation plan in partnership with the client.
 6.  Demonstrate and provide instruction concerning the use of adaptive devices.
 7.  Provide guidance and counseling and teach alternative techniques of blindness.
 8.  Perform case management and other case load duties.
 9.  Participate in senior orientation and community-based training activities for the independent living program.
 10. Provide agency and program information to the public.
 11. Ability to work alone or in a team environment.
 12. Ability to engage in written or verbal communications using the English language.
 13. Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
 14. Travel three to four days per week with some overnights stays, serving Tama, Poweshik, Benton, Linn, Jones, Cedar, Clinton, and Scott Counties.

Minimum Qualifications:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in human service-oriented sciences, education, marketing or business and experience equal to three years of full time professional work.
For Additional ways to qualify, please click on this link to view the job description<http://das.hre.iowa.gov/html_documents/job_descriptions/JobSpecs/SeniorServicesSpecialistfortheBlind1-41151.htm> and minimum qualifications.

Post close date: 25-Sep-2014
To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to :
                  Iowa Department for the Blind
                  Attention: Kim Barber
                  524 4th Street
                  Des Moines, IA 50309
                  Email: kim.barber at blind.state.ia.us<mailto:kim.barber at blind.state.ia.us>