[Rehab] FW: Recruiting Help

[Dick Davis]

Yes, best place to work.
Dick

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From: Rehab [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ericka via Rehab
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2018 4:47 PM
To: Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List <rehab at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Ericka <dotwriter1 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Rehab] FW: Recruiting Help

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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