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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"> Mary Horton <mary.horton@blind.state.ia.us>
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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, January 13, 2026 2:08 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> IDB_Staff <IDB_Staff@blind.state.ia.us><br>
<b>Subject:</b> IDB Job Posting: Services Specialist for the Blind 2/Generalist<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Good afternoon, <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As part of our effort to improve agency-wide communication, we are now sharing IDB job openings via email. Below is a position posted today; applications are open through Friday, January 23.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/5197247/services-specialist-for-the-blind-2-generalist?department%5B0%5D=131+Iowa+Department+for+the+Blind&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">Services
Specialist for the Blind 2/Generalist </a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Salary: $51,251.20 - $77,854.40 Annually<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Location: Des Moines - 50309 - Polk County, IA<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Job Type: Full-time<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Job Number: 26-01835<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Agency: 131 Iowa Department for the Blind<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Opening Date: 01/13/2026<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Closing Date: 1/23/2026 11:59 PM Central<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">LinkedIn Tag: #LI-DNP<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Point of Contact: Karly Prinds <a href="mailto:Karly.prinds@blind.state.ia.us" target="_blank">Karly.prinds@blind.state.ia.us</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Job Description<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking applicants for the position of Services Specialist for the Blind 2/Generalist in the Iowa Orientation Center for the Blind. This person provides small group instruction in nonvisual skills
in all subject areas. This person would fill in and teach classes as assigned and plan confidence building activities. This position works with students during some evenings and weekends, working on life skills, as well as out in the community to reinforce
nonvisual skills training. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We are looking for someone who will bring a fun and enthusiastic energy to our team. Persons in this position will participate fully in center activities and challenge students to grow and reach their fullest potential. Our programs are
based on a positive attitude toward blindness and a belief in the normality and competency of blind people. We know that with proper training and opportunity, blind people can live full, happy, and successful lives.<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Duties include, but are not limited to the following:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">Provide individualized, nonvisual instruction to adults in all center classes.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">Provide instruction to several students in a small group format.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">Assist Home Management Instructor in teaching skills of daily living, organizing training area, obtaining groceries. Substitute for other class areas as needed.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">Provide assistance to training center students in evenings and some weekends on the IDB premises. Assist students in preparing meals, learning non-visual techniques for cooking, cleaning, and organizing.
Assist new students in grocery shopping, learning to travel to and from the center, to the bank, post office, and various daily living errands that arise.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">Serve as point person during some evenings and weekends for any student needs that may come up.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">Meet with Center Director and student for meetings and check-ins.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">After handing out maintenance checks, student bus passes, and other materials for student classes, write service verified case notes for delivery of these services each month for RSA reporting purposes.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"> Demonstrate and promote a positive attitude toward blindness amongst center students.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">Evaluate student progress, set goals, and write progress reports within the case management system.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">Plan and participate fully in all center activities; some weekend student activities required.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">Purchase and maintain classroom supplies.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">Thorough knowledge and understanding of the agency's philosophy of blindness and the ability to implement this philosophy in work duties.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct background checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment.<br>
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All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume. For more information, contact Center Director, Karly Prinds at <a href="mailto:k">k</a><a href="mailto:arly.prinds@blind.state.ia.us">arly.prinds@blind.state.ia.us</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Benefits:</u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">At the State of Iowa, we are committed to your well-being. As a valued team member, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">Paid Time Off: Enjoy vacation with accruals that rollover on a yearly basis, sick leave with no limits on accrual and 9 paid holidays per year.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">Great Benefits: Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">Retirement Plan: IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">Life Insurance: Free Life Insurance.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">Support: Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal">To learn more about the benefits of working with the State of Iowa, visit our <a href="https://iowa.attract.neogov.com/recruitment/p/benefits?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery">benefits webpage.</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Minimum Qualification Requirements<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Graduation from an accredited college or university and experience equal to one year of full-time professional or paraprofessional work in human service fields such as: social services; nursing; personnel; vocational rehabilitation; education;
psychology; or intangible sales, interviewing, recruiting, and promotion; recreation, public information, volunteer service for public or private organizations, fund raising, or ministry in a recognized faith or denomination;<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">OR<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">graduation from an accredited college university with a major emphasis in library science or liberal arts and at least one year of work experience;<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">OR<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting the equivalent of one year of full-time work experience (as listed above) for each year of the required education to a maximum substitution of four years<br>
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For additional information, please click on this <u><a href="https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/ServicesSpecialistfortheBlind2-41120.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">link to view
the job description.</a> <a href="https://get.adobe.com/reader/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">(Download PDF reader)</a></u><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Mary Horton<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Information Specialist<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">524 4<sup>th</sup> St. Des Moines, IA 50309<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">515-601-9126<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:mary.horton@blind.state.ia.us">mary.horton@blind.state.ia.us</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blind.iowa.gov/">Iowa Department for the Blind</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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