[Rehab] FW: Recruiting Help

[Dick Davis]

Hi,

I worked for the Department as a rehabilitation teacher when I was young.
Excellent jobs with pay and benefits.  Please let people know about them.

Dick Davis



*From:* Helen Stevens [mailto:Helen.Stevens at blind.state.ia.us]
*Sent:* Monday, November 5, 2018 2:27 PM
*To:* ddavis at blindinc.org
*Subject:* Recruiting Help



Hi Dick,



As you’ve probably seen, we’ve been attempting to hire several new
employees lately. At the moment we’re looking for Vocational Rehabilitation
Teachers to teach home management, travel and braille skills in the field.
We’re mostly looking for people who are passionate, have potential and are
willing to learn. We’re willing to provide training. Do you know of anyone
in particular, BLIND INC. grads or otherwise, who might be a good fit?



I’ve copied in the current job posting below.



Thanks for any help you can provide.

Helen



*Iowa Department for the Blind *

*JOB ANNOUNCEMENT*

Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher



Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Salary Minimum: $48,672.00

Salary Maximum: $74,131.20



Post Close Date: November 19, 2018



Job Description:

This is a courtesy posting for a non-merit position.  Please follow
instructions in the “To Apply” section for directions on how to apply for
this position.



The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking applicants for a
position that will promote IDB’s mission, vision and values through
providing blindness-skills training to vocational rehabilitation clients
throughout the state. A significant portion of this position will include
teaching young adults.



Duties and responsibilities to include the following:



Teach blindness skills, including but not limited to braille, cane travel,
home and personal management, and basic technology usage, to vocational
rehabilitation clients, individually and in groups, including
pre-employment transition services for clients and potentially eligible
students. Provide regular written reports documenting training, and
communicate regularly with vocational rehabilitation counselors regarding
client progress and concerns.

Evaluate the skill level and training needs of vocational rehabilitation
clients and potentially eligible students. Provide reports documenting
strengths, weaknesses and training recommendations to clients, counselors
and IEP teams as appropriate.

Assist in developing and implementing group trainings for vocational
rehabilitation clients and potentially eligible students such as transition
weekend retreats.

Assist in developing assessments and training curricula for use with
clients.

Assist in developing and provide training to service providers including
paraprofessionals, in working with blind persons in a manner that supports
skill development and fosters independence.



Essential functions of this position:

Communicate effectively in person, on the phone, and in writing with
clients, counselors, and the public using proper English grammar, spelling,
and sentence structure.

Read, write, and teach contracted braille.

Independently travel using the long white cane under sleep shades and teach
skills to clients.

Promote a positive philosophy of blindness including that blind persons can
be as proficient as their sighted counterparts



Experience teaching blindness skills preferred.



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 Helen Stevens, 515-829-7411 or
helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us



To Apply:

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral
requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human
Resources Enterprise.  Persons who wish to be considered for this position
must submit a resume and letter of application to:



Helen Stevens

Education and Training Director

Iowa Department for the Blind

524 4th Street

Des Moines, IA 50309-2364

helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us