[rehab] FW: Position Opening-Senior Services Mankato

Wed Jul 1 15:56:38 UTC 2015

This is a wonderful position working under a great supervisor, and the pay
is highly competitive.  This agency is actively looking for blind
employees.  Mankato is a nice city in southern Minnesota with a branch of
Minnesota State University.

Dick Davis, Chair

NFB Employment Committee

*From:* Pankow, Carol (DEED) [mailto:Carol.Pankow at state.mn.us]
*Sent:* Wednesday, July 01, 2015 10:25 AM
*To:* ddavis at blindinc.org; Betty Jean Kauffman; Christle, Angela (DEED);
Emily Zitek; Gloria LaFriniere; Jennifer Dunnam; Ken Rodgers; Oien, Kristin
(MDE); Marlene Moulton Janssen; Michael O'Day (mloday14 at gmail.com);
Michelle Dornan-Vickery; Pankow, Carol (DEED); Patricia McGee; Robert
Hobson; Rochelle Roehrich; RoseAnn Faber; Scott Eggen; Steve Jacobson
*Subject:* Position Opening-Senior Services Mankato

*STATE PROG ADMIN , Blind/Senior Services *

*$ 17.76-$ 25.69 hourly, $ 37,083-$ 53,641 annually*

*Date Posted:*

07/01/2015

*Closing Date:*

07/08/2015

*Hiring Agency:*

Employment & Econ Development Dept

*Location:*

Mankato

*Who May Apply:*

*Open to all qualified job seekers*

*Posting Number:*

15DEED000089

*Employment Conditions:*

Permanent, Full-time

*Work Shift:*

Day Shift

*Days of Work:*

Monday-Friday , 08:00 AM-04:30 PM

*Travel Required:*

yes

*Job Grouping:*

General Administration

*Classified Status:*

Classified

*What's Great About This Job:*

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB) has been serving
blind,visually impaired and DeafBlind Minnesotans since 1923. It does so
with a staff of 110 dedicated personnel, over 650 skilled volunteers, an
active State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind and a host of community
partners. Each year SSB assists thousands in leading full, active and
productive lives. Come be part of a great organization in a great state.

*Job Description:*

To provide, authorize and coordinate individualized rehabilitation services
to blind/visually impaired customers who are having impediments with living
independently in their home/community and adjusting to their vision loss.
These customers are primarily senior citizens who are not seeking
competitive employment. This position also performs caseload management
functions, including authorizing for training such as mobility, technology
or activities of daily living.

Traveling is part of the job.

Job Duties:
1. Assess customer need for rehabilitation services. Provides direct
services/training or make arrangements for services/training to be provided
by an approved vendor.
2. Perform caseload management and budget functions so that services are
provided in a timely manner according to Federal and State law, policy,
regulations and procedures.
3. Develop partnerships with a wide variety of public and private entities
in order to develop the needed resources to provide high quality service to
blind and visually impaired seniors.
4. Participate as a team member with the Senior Services Unit to provide
individualized adjustment and educational services to blind and visually
impaired customers.
5. Participate in an overall SSU marketing strategy that will help inform
Minnesotans about State Services for the Blind (SSB) services and other
resources that will be applicable to blind/visually impaired seniors.

*Minimum Qualifications:*

Please review your current resume to ensure it clearly describes your
education, experience and skills. Failure to provide sufficient detail may
result in your resume not being considered.

Two years professional or para-professional experience performing
rehabilitation services in an organization (public or private) whose
mission includes the provision of services to persons who are injured or
disabled so that an understanding and sensitivity toward people with
disabilities has been obtained
OR a Bachelor's degree in a Counseling or Health related field
OR an equivalent combination of post-secondary training, education and/or
experience.

Candidates need to demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities in the
following areas:
Ability to read and comprehend information (e.g. program manuals and
procedures, laws, rules and regulations).
Ability to write memos and case notes sufficient to provide clear and
concise information.
Oral communications ability sufficient to provide program information and
explain program rules and procedures.
Human relations ability sufficient to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with co-workers, external customers and clientele.
Ability to express compassion and hope to visually impaired senior
customers.
Computer skills demonstrating basic proficiency with entering data and case
noting.
Ability to work independently and make on the spot decisions.
Ability to gather facts, analyze information/situation and recommend
solutions to problems with limited scope and complexity.
Ability to schedule and manage time effectively and meet deadlines.

*Preferred Qualifications:*

Experience working with persons with visual impairments.
Ability working with seniors.
Knowledge of vision issues.
Bachelor's Degree in Human Services
Experience with Blind Rehabilitation

*Selection Process:*

The selection process is a resume-based, skill-matching process. Resumes of
all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum
Qualifications stated above. If your skills match the required skills for
this position, the department may contact you.

Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may
include a review of documentation related to job performance. It includes
contact with the applicant's former employers.

A Criminal Background Check will be conducted on those positions that have
access to confidential information and/or private data, handle financial
transactions, or enter the homes of our clients. Please note that a
Criminal History Check will be conducted on all finalists for this
position. A criminal conviction will not automatically remove you from
consideration for employment.

When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or
leased vehicle, a driver's license and record check will be conducted.

*How to Apply:*

Most State selection processes utilize a resume-based screening process.
You will be contacted by agency staff if your background best matches the
selection criteria on this job posting. To apply for this position, click
the APPLY box found at the bottom of this job announcement. For additional
information about the State's selection process, go to <
http://www.mn.gov/mmb/careers/>.

The Department of Employment and Economic Development is an equal
opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer, and
encourages all qualified candidates to apply for job opportunities. If you
are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access
the online job application and search tools, please contact Karen Lilledahl
at 651-259-7089 or Karen.Lilledahl at state.mn.us . Please indicate what
assistance is needed.

*Contact for More Information:*

Sue Zeches, 651/259-7107/sue.zeches at state.mn.us.

Apply for this job

*Carol N Pankow*

Director

*Department of Employment and Economic Development*

*State Services for the Blind*

2200 University Avenue, Suite 240, St. Paul, MN  55114

Direct: 651-539-2272

http://mn.gov/deed

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