[rehab] Job opening in Tulsa Oklahoma Rehabilitation of the Blind Specialist

Sat Mar 10 13:20:52 UTC 2018

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From: Tina Joseph <TJoseph at okdrs.gov<mailto:TJoseph at okdrs.gov>>
Date: March 9, 2018 at 5:39:03 PM CST
To: "Fatos M. Floyd" <FFloyd at okdrs.gov<mailto:FFloyd at okdrs.gov>>
Subject: Rehabilitation of the Blind Specialist

Rehabilitation of the Blind Specialist, Level IV, K23D (May be filled at a Level III, K23C or Level II, K23B or Level I, K23A)

Beginning Date; March 9, 2018
Ending Date: March 29, 2018

Essential Functions: This position will provide counseling and individualized instruction to persons who are blind or visually impaired in facilitating solutions to the challenges of being able to live independently in the everyday environment and in dealing with problems created by their blindness, promoting confidence and self-esteem of the individual customer. A key duty will be raising the awareness of the clients to the opportunities and options which mastery of alternative blindness skills such as Braille, assistive technology, home management skills, etc. The rehabilitation teacher provides assessment and instruction to blind and visually impaired consumers pertinent to their functional abilities as they relate to home, work, school and social activities. Instruction areas will include knowledge and skills in the use of Braille, assistive technology, independent living aids, home management techniques, and the use of problem solving skills. The person in this position will also consult with other rehabilitation professionals through the vocational rehabilitation process to ensure high quality career and independent living outcomes for their customers. Communication between the Rehabilitation Teacher and the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor must be ongoing. The person in this position must have a good working knowledge of specialized residential training centers in order to provide accurate information so their customers are able to make informed choices and decisions. The rehabilitation teacher must also be willing to do community outreach, educating outside entities about blindness and the wide variety of possibilities for the success of people who are blind. Applicant must be willing to perform all job related travel.  Probationary period (or trial period if applicable) is required.

Background Check: The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check.

Education and Experience Requirements: Level I - requirements at this level consist of a Bachelor's degree in orientation and mobility, rehabilitation teaching or a bachelor's degree and one year of experience in a disability related field. Level II - requirements at this level consist of those indicated in Level I plus two years of experience in rehabilitation teaching or orientation and mobility. All applicants at this level must be eligible to sit for certification for either Vision Rehabilitation Therapist or Orientation and Mobility Specialist through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certificate, (NOMC) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board.  Level III - requirements at this level consist of those indicated in Level II. All applicants at this level must be certified in either Vision Rehabilitation Therapist or Orientation and Mobility Specialist through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certificate, (NOMC) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board. Level IV - requirements at this level consist of a master's degree in either Rehabilitation of the Blind, Visual/Vision services or Orientation and Mobility and three years' experience in rehabilitation teaching or orientation and mobility. All applicants at this level must be certified as either Vision Rehabilitation Therapist or Orientation and Mobility Specialist through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP).

Method of Application :  ALL SOURCES – Applicants, without previous classified state service, those that are in the unclassified status OR currently in probationary status, must apply through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services OKJOBS on-line External Listings applicant system (www.jobaps.com/ok/<http://www.jobaps.com/ok/>).  Current State of Oklahoma employees with permanent status in the classified service, or those having reinstatement rights must apply through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services OKJOBS on-line Internal Listings applicant system (www.jobaps.com/OK/promo.asp<http://www.jobaps.com/OK/promo.asp>).

If you have any questions regarding this position or the application process,

contact Calvin Small at (405) 951-3527.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Thank you.

Tina Joseph, Rehabilitation Technician
Visual Services, Tulsa, OK
Ofc: 918-551-4956 | Fax 918- 551-4936 | Toll Free: 800-845-8476 | www.okdrs.gov<http://www.okdrs.gov/>

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