[rehab] Two Job Openings at the Iowa Department for the Blind
David Andrews
dandrews at visi.com
Sat Nov 7 02:35:35 UTC 2015
>
>Hello,
>
>The Iowa Department for the Blind has two vacancies in our
>Vocational Rehabilitation Program:
>
>Position 1: is an Employment Specialist that will be domiciled in
>Northwest Iowa. Post Close date is November 18, 2015.
>Position 2: is a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor that will serve
>statewide, domicile to be determined. Post Close date is November 25, 2015.
>
>The job announcements are below and also attached. If you have any
>questions about these positions, please contact Keri Osterhaus at
>515-281-1281. Thank you!
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Keri Osterhaus, M.S., CRC, NOMC
>Supervisor, Vocational Rehabilitation Program Iowa Department for the Blind
>P: 515-281-1281
> 800-362-2587
>F: 515-242-5781
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>Iowa Department for the Blind
>JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
>
>POSTING
>DATE:
>October 29, 2015
>
>JOB
>TITLE:
>Senior Services Specialist for the
>
>Blind 1 / Employment Specialist
>JOB
>CODE:
>41151 Senior Services Specialist
>for the Blind 1
>LOCATION:
>Northwestern, Iowa
>PART TIME/FULL TIME
>STATUS: 1 Permanent/Full-Time Position
>SALARY
>MINIMUM:
>$46,092
>SALARY
>MAXIMUM:
>$70,200
>
>JOB DESCRIPTION:
>The Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking applicants for the
>position of Senior Services Specialist for the Blind 1/ Employment
>Specialist. This position is responsible for developing partnerships
>with employers, regional partners, educational professionals, and
>community rehabilitation programs to develop mutually beneficial
>relationships that will enhance service delivery and meet the needs
>of vocational rehabilitation clients. The position consults with
>business and industry to identify their needs and the potential
>strategies for how the IDB VR program can assist them in addition to
>providing information on the benefits of hiring individuals who are
>blind/visually impaired and technical assistance to companies
>regarding equipment that will enable individuals who are
>blind/visually impaired to operate successfully in a business
>environment. The position assists vocational rehabilitation clients
>in developing job readiness and job search strategies in addition to
>job placement. The position is domiciled in Western Iowa.
>
>Duties and responsibilities to include the following areas:
>
>DUTIES:
>Employer Relations:
>*Contact and consult with private employers, public and private
>non-profit agencies, employment agencies and civic groups by field
>visits, telephone and other communication to solicit employment and
>training opportunities for clients.
>* Make presentations, conduct or facilitate employer workshops and
>meet with employers individually to provide information on a variety
>of topics to include: blindness-related information, accommodations,
>labor market, tax credits, cooperative ventures and business
>regulatory requirements.
>* Develop and implement services that are based upon the various
>identified needs of businesses like: job postings and candidate
>outreach, specialized recruitment, applicant screening and
>assessment, and job fairs.
>* Maintain detailed information on area employers regarding types of
>employment available, qualification for employment and salaries and benefits.
>
>Partner relations:
>*Contact community rehabilitation partners, vocational
>rehabilitation partners and workforce partners by field visit,
>telephone or other communication to solicit training and employment
>information; monitor and maintain records regarding agreements.
>*Participate as a member on statewide and regional partnership
>teams; provide information to counselors and clients concerning
>regional and statewide activities.
>
>Client Services:
>*Interview eligible applicants to determine work best suited to
>their particular skills and abilities; assess applicant
>qualifications and readiness for job referral, classroom training,
>on-the-job training or support services.
>*Assist clients to prepare for interviews and assist with
>applications and resumes; conduct workshops in job search techniques
>and appropriate career planning methods.
>
>Public Awareness and Education:
>* Advocate, consult, advise, educate, mediate, and intercede with
>service providers, employers, and the general public.
>*Design and complete presentations for professional, educational,
>and consumer groups regarding IDB.
>
>SELECTIVE CERTIFICATIONS:
>752: VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
>6 months' experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both
>that specifically relates to employment and training services for
>individuals with disabilities. That knowledge base will include an
>awareness of the unique needs of this population, laws relating to
>discrimination or reasonable accommodations, assistive technology,
>and an understanding of employment and training systems and
>services, especially as provided in Iowa.
>257: CAREER DEVELOPMENT COUNSELING
>6 months' experience at the high school or college level or in the
>public or private sector such as Iowa Workforce Development or an
>employment agency. In the case of the latter, must have experience
>analyzing and assessing applicants' work and education history and
>applying it to career goals.
>
>* Must possess broad knowledge of postsecondary education and/or job
>training infrastructure.
>
>* Must be able to communicate with program participants of varying
>academic and vocational abilities It is the policy of the Department
>for the Blind to conduct background checks on all finalist
>candidates prior to any offer of employment.
>For further information, contact VR Program Supervisor, Keri
>Osterhaus, 515-281-1281 or 800-362-2587.
>
>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<https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/SeniorServicesSpecialistfortheBlind1-41151.pdf>
>and minimum qualifications.
>POST CLOSE DATE: November 18, 2015
>
>TO APPLY:
>NOTE: This is a courtesy posting for a non merit
>position. Applications sent only through this DAS -HRE website will
>not be considered.
>
>Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral
>requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services -
>Human Resources Enterprise.
>Apply directly to the employing agency by sending a cover letter and
>resume by 11:00 pm on the closing day to:
>Keri Osterhaus
>Iowa Department for the Blind
>524 Fourth Street
>Des Moines, IA 50309
>Email:
>keri.osterhaus at blind.state.ia.us<mailto:keri.osterhaus at blind.state.ia.us>
>
>
>Iowa Department for the Blind
>JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
>
>POSTING
>DATE:
>October 29, 2015
>
>JOB
>TITLE:
>Voc Rehabilitation Counselor/
>Senior Services Specialist for the
>
>Blind 1
>JOB
>CODE:
>41151 Senior Services Specialist
>for the Blind 1
>LOCATION:
>Polk County, Iowa
>LOCATION ZIP
>CODE:
>50309
>PART TIME/FULL TIME
>STATUS: 1 Permanent/Full-Time Position
>SALARY
>MINIMUM:
>$46,092
>SALARY
>MAXIMUM:
>$70,200
>
>JOB DESCRIPTION:
>The Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking applicants for the
>position of Senior Services Specialist for the Blind 1/ Vocational
>Rehabilitation Counselor. This position is responsible for assisting
>blind and visually impaired clients to obtain, retain, or maintain
>employment. The position provides counseling and guidance and
>ensures that clients receive training in the alternative techniques
>of blindness in order for an individual to make a positive
>adjustment to blindness and successfully pursue vocational
>goals. This position will be domiciled in Iowa, location to be negotiated.
>
>Duties and responsibilities to include the following areas:
>
>Case Management
>
> * Independently prioritizes workload to maximize effective
> utilization of time, resources, and agency assets. This position is statewide.
> * Submits necessary reports, case recordings, authorizations,
> and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
> * Maintains client files and other records in an organized and
> specified format.
> Application and Eligibility Determination
>
> * Interviews applicant, consults with family, and contacts other
> sources such as ophthalmologists, community partners, and employers
> to procure visual, medical, psychological, social and educational information.
> * Determines eligibility for services, assesses vocational,
> social and medical needs through appropriate testing and medical reports.
> Plan Development/Counseling and Guidance/Plan Implementation
>
> * Provides guidance and counseling regarding client's personal
> and vocational adjustment throughout the rehabilitation process.
> * Assists clients through informed choice in determining
> appropriate vocational goals and serves as a resource for clients
> seeking information regarding employment and employment goals.
> * Maintains a working knowledge of assistive technology and
> reasonable accommodations.
> Employer Development and related duties:
>
> * Assists clients to obtain an employment outcome using a
> variety of job development and job placement strategies including
> contacting employers, assessing employers' needs, and providing
> resources and education to employers and clients.
> * Counsels and guides clients in the establishment of
> self-employment goals.
> Public Awareness and Education
>
> * Advocates, consults, advises, educates, mediates, and
> intercedes with service providers, employers, and the general public.
> * Develops and maintains referral sources by providing
> information and resources through personal contacts, written
> communication and presentations.
>It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct
>background checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment.
>For further information, contact VR Program Supervisor, Keri
>Osterhaus, 515-281-1281 or 800-362-2587.
>
>SELECTIVE CERTIFICATIONS:
>752: VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
>6 months' experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both
>that specifically relates to employment and training services for
>individuals with disabilities. That knowledge base will include an
>awareness of the unique needs of this population, laws relating to
>discrimination or reasonable accommodations, assistive technology,
>and an understanding of employment and training systems and
>services, especially as provided in Iowa.
>257: CAREER DEVELOPMENT COUNSELING
>6 months' experience at the high school or college level or in the
>public or private sector such as Iowa Workforce Development or an
>employment agency. In the case of the latter, must have experience
>analyzing and assessing applicants' work and education history and
>applying it to career goals.
>
>* Must possess broad knowledge of postsecondary education and/or job
>training infrastructure.
>
>* Must be able to communicate with program participants of varying
>academic and vocational abilities
> 025: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL)
>6 months' experience in the actual using of American Sign Language
>to translate messages to others, train and supervise other
>translators/interpreters, or educate others on the role of interpreters
>
>It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct
>background checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment.
>
>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<https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/SeniorServicesSpecialistfortheBlind1-41151.pdf>
>and minimum qualifications.
>POST CLOSE DATE: November 25, 2015
>TO APPLY:
>Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral
>requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services -
>Human Resources Enterprise. Applications to DAS-HRE only, will not
>be considered.
>For further information, contact VR Program Supervisor, Keri
>Osterhaus, (515) 281-1281 or (800) 362-2587.
>
>Persons who wish to be considered for this positon must submit a
>resume and letter of application to:
>Keri Osterhaus - VR Program Supervisor
>Iowa Department for the Blind
>524 Fourth Street
>Des Moines, IA 50309
>Or email
>keri.osterhaus at blind.state.ia.us<mailto:keri.osterhaus at blind.state.ia.us>
>All applicants need to apply by 11:00p.m. on the day of the post-closing.
>
>
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