[Rehab] FW: Shop Instructor - Nebraska Center for the Blind

Tue May 3 18:06:19 UTC 2022

*** Job Announcement, Nebraska Center *** 

Hello, 

Please share the below job announcement with anyone who may be interested. I
am happy to answer any questions regarding the position. My contact
information follows the job posting. 

The Nebraska Center for the Blind, a program of the Nebraska Commission for
the Blind and Visually Impaired, is seeking a Shop Instructor to work at our
training center in Lincoln. The Nebraska Center for the Blind is a Certified
Structured Discovery Training Center approved by the National Blindness
Professional Certification Board (NBPCB). Below are more details regarding
the position. 

Shop Instructor 

Location: Lincoln, NE 

Salary: $19.70 Hourly 

Job Type: PERM FULL TIME

Department: Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired 

Job Number: 08180106 

Closing date and time: Continuous 

The overall goal of this position is to build the client's confidence. This
position will be assigned to provide nonvisual instruction in home
maintenance, industrial arts, basic plumbing and electricity, and basic
woodworking. Instruction is provided to adult clients of the Nebraska Center
for the Blind using Structured Discovery teaching methods. Home maintenance
tasks may include unclogging drains, changing light bulbs, repairing dry
wall, changing furnace filters, rewiring and replacing electrical
faceplates, drilling holes, sanding, patching, painting, etc. Power tool
usage includes drill press, radial arm saw, and table saw. The Industrial
Arts/Shop instructor also supports the training provided in other areas of
the Center (Braille, Cane Travel, Home Management, Technology). Work
requires use of hand and power tools and the ability to teach the use of
this equipment using nonvisual techniques. Occasionally exposed to service
animals. Regularly participates in community-based activities to role model
alternative techniques. 

Before we dive into what we need, let us show off what you get! 
. Workplace flexibility 
. 13 paid holidays 
. Vacation and sick leave equating to 24 days your first year, accruing
immediately 
. Military leave 
. 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement 
. Tuition reimbursement 
. Employee assistance program 
. 79% employer paid health insurance plans 
. Dental and vision insurance plans 
. Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy 
. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal
government 
. Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and
most diverse employer in the State 
. Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through
public service 
. Training and Development based on your career aspirations 
. Fun, inviting teammates 
. A safe and secure environment 

At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity
and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment
where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today! 

Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 4600 Valley Road
Suite 100, Lincoln NE 68510 

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 

Examples of Work

Assess students' abilities to use nonvisual skills to perform basic tasks of
woodworking and home repairs. In collaboration with students, develop goals
to gain nonvisual skills to perform basic woodworking, home repair,
problem-solving, and planning skills. Monitor and report on student
progress, following documentation procedures and meeting established
deadlines. Develop weekly and monthly lesson plans to ensure students are
progressing through the curriculum and developing nonvisual skills to
perform basic woodworking and home repair using hand and power tools.
Support the mission and philosophy of the Nebraska Commission for the Blind
and Visually Impaired (NCBVI) by utilizing Structured Discovery teaching
methods to demonstrate nonvisual techniques for performing tasks related to
woodworking, making repairs, and participating in community-based
activities. Assist students in developing a positive attitude about
blindness. Reinforce the nonvisual techniques learned in other classes at
the Center, including Braille, screen readers, and the long white cane, and
incorporate these skills in Shop class. Ensure safety practices are followed
when using power tools, equipment, and chemicals, and inspect/maintain
equipment in the Shop. Participate in staff meetings, agency-wide trainings,
and student progress checks. Accurately track work hours to bill to the
appropriate grant. Request, order, and track supplies for students.
Substitute occasionally in other classes at the Nebraska Center for the
Blind, including Braille, Cane Travel, Home Management, and Technology.
Collaborate with other NCBVI staff to ensure a smooth transition between
NCBVI programs and the client's next step following graduation from the
Nebraska Center for the Blind. Occasionally lead and participate in
philosophical discussions to promote acceptance of blindness and develop
strategies for dealing effectively with the public's misconceptions about
blindness. Work with clients with multiple disabilities, such as deafblind,
cognitive or developmental disabilities, mobility impairments, etc. Provide
some reader/driver services to clients. Other duties as assigned within the
scope of the classification. 

Qualifications / Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:  Bachelor's degree in social science, behavioral science,
social work, counseling/guidance, vocational rehabilitation, psychology,
sociology, human development, education or related and two years'
experience; OR Master's degree in any of the above mentioned fields or
related area and one year of experience.   Maintaining of the CVRCB
Certification, once acquired on the job

PREFERRED: At least two years of full-time professional experience as a
maintenance worker, industrial arts instructor, or other relevant work
experience/education is preferred. Previous experience working with blind
adults and teaching using Structured Discovery methods in a training center
environment. Possess one of the following certifications: National
Certification in Rehabilitation Teaching for the Blind (NCRTB), National
Certification in Unified English Braille (NCUEB), National Orientation and
Mobility Certification (NOMC). 

OTHER: Regular and reliable attendance. May require telecommuting as a part
of the position. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of teaching and the understanding of the agency's philosophy of
working with the blind, various educational modalities as they pertain to
the rehabilitation of blind individuals (i.e., Braille, cane travel,
assistive technology, etc.); Understanding of problems arising from
blindness, counseling techniques used in the rehabilitation of the blind and
ability to apply techniques in proper situations. Skill in evaluating each
client's needs and the subsequent preparation and implementation of
instructional programs to answer these needs. Ability to lead and mentor
others in the completion of work, organize and coordinate various ongoing
instructional programs, effectively evaluate the results of instructional
programs, and revise such programs as warranted; apply specific counseling
techniques according to the situation; and establish a strong working
rapport with clients, general public, and other service agencies. Computer
skills are required. 

To apply, please use the following link: 

https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/3426525-0/shop-instructor 

If the link does not work, go to the Government Jobs web site at
www.governmentjobs.com <http://www.governmentjobs.com>  and type Shop
Instructor into the search box. 

Thanks,

Jessica 

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Jessica Bartenbach

Training Center Supervisor

Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired

4600 Valley Road, Suite 100

Lincoln, NE 68510

Cell: 402-219-3739

Main: 402-471-2891

Jessica.Bartenbach at nebraska.gov