[Rehab] FW: Recruiting Help

[Ericka]

Oh Dixk! And they are willing to pay for training!!!! 

I think I’m going to look into this.

Ericka Nelson
1750 Fordem Ave. #508
Madison WI 53704
H: 608-665-31707
 from my iPhone 6+

> On Nov 12, 2018, at 4:28 PM, Dick Davis via Rehab <rehab at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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
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