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<p><a name="gd_top"></a><b><span lang="EN">This is a courtesy copy of an email bulletin sent by Janice Eggers - DFB.</span></b><span lang="EN"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h1 style="line-height:110%"><span style="font-size:21.0pt;line-height:110%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Independent Living Services Specialist for the Blind 2<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><img border="0" width="570" height="33" id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/IACIO/2017/02/1217332/american-job-center-logo_original.jpg" alt="A proud partner of the american job center network"><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Salary: $45,385.60 - $68,931.20 Annually<br>
Location: Johnson County - with flexibility to allow domicile in any one of these East Central Iowa Counties: Benton, Cedar, Clinton, Iowa, Jackson, Jones, Keokuk, Linn, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott, or Washington.
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Job Type: Full-time<br>
Agency: 131 Iowa Department for the Blind<br>
Job Number: <a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/2734074/services-specialist-for-the-blind-2?department%5B0%5D=131+Iowa+Department+for+the+Blind&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#2E406B">20-02174</span></a><br>
Closing: March 20, 2020 at 11:59 PM Central<br>
LinkedIn Tag: #LI-DNP <br>
Point of Contact: Kimberley Barber at <a href="mailto:kim.barber@blind.state.ia.us" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#2E406B">kim.barber@blind.state.ia.us</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Job Description:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department for the Blind. <br>
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The Iowa Department for the Blind is looking to fill a Services Specialist for the Blind 2 position to assist the state.<br>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">APPLICATION AND ELIGIBILITY:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Reviews all assigned electronic IL application provided by Intake Specialist (IS).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Schedules IL application interview with applicants and where applicable with legal guardian within policy timeframe.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">At the time of the application interview; update IL application data and information as needed.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If assigned, may be asked to complete the entire IL application when applicant is unable to start the application process by phone.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ensure eye reports and other necessary medical records are available that might assist to move forward with completing the IL application and eligibility.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Determines eligibility within program policy timeframe.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Document each service visit in electronic case management system (CMS); and add all required documents to paper files.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Inform applicants of their eligibility determination status, present right to appeal information,<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Iowa Client Assistance Program and other available resources.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Make referrals to other service agencies as appropriate or needed.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Must be able to follow and implement Federal, State administrative rules, and program policy and procedures to ensure program remains in compliance.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Travel across Iowa in all weather conditions to meet with applicants and/or clients in homes or other locations to share information about agency, philosophy, programs, and services
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Meetings may be scheduled after normal business hours and overnight stays are required.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">COMPLETE SKILLS ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOP/IMPLEMENT IL REHABILITATION PLAN/AUTHORIZATIONS</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Work jointly with IL clients to assess and documents independent living non-visual skills training needs.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Where applicable, follow VR process to provide VR rehabilitation skills assessment and rehab skills teaching in the field as assigned.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Discuss skills assessment findings with IL clients and where applicable respective VR counselor and VR client then prioritize and recommend non-visual skills training service needs,
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Discuss and documents training plan options including formal Independent Living Rehabilitation<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Plans and IL Waiver Plans</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Develop and documents IL rehabilitation plan with IL clients using a Specific, Measurable,<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Achievable, Realistic, and Timely (S.M.A.R.T.) Goal approach.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Work with IL clients to establish a timeframe for a plan completion and a plan review.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Prepare timely case documentation for electronic and paper file systems in accordance with agency policies and procedures.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Submit new and any amended IL rehabilitation plan(s) to supervisor for review and approval before implementation.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Partner with IL client(s) to plan to determine who is responsible for any potential related training costs should there be any. Within program policy, in a timely fashion accurately
and timely recommend and document all expenditures as well as authorizes related to program training expenditures within the case management system for a supervisor review and decision. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">PROVIDE DIRECT IL SKILLS TRAINING/CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES/CLOSURE SERVICES</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><br>
Deliver direct core IL rehabilitation non-visual skills training services as identified through a completed IL skills assessment and approved IL plan. The IL program is results-driven so the IL client should experience positive gains in the area of confidence
and independent living skills. Services provided may include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Adjustment to blindness counseling services.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Direct non-visual skills training services such as Braille instruction, orientation and mobility/travel with long white cane, using assistive technology, home and personal management,
communications, daily living, and integration.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Individual and/or group advocacy training; or direct advocacy service for IL clients who are unable to effectively self-communicate or self-advocate.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Information and referral provided on behalf of those serve and have given permission.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Examples of information and referrals might include but are not limited to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ol start="1" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Iowa Department for the Blind Library service;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Iowa Department for the Blind's Vocational Rehabilitation Program Services;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Iowa Reading Radio Information Service (IRIS);<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind of Iowa (NFBI) Newsline;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Hadley School for the Blind;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Iowa Blind Consumer Groups;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Local Blind and/or Low Vision Support Groups in Iowa;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Veteran's Support Groups;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Area Agencies on Aging (AAA);<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">United Way (211 Helpline); or<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Other useful resources or sources that will facilitate help independent living.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo6">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Responsible for case management including managing cases from inception through case closure. Responsible for paper and electronic cases. Scheduling and rescheduling appointments
make referrals as needed, and providing direct training services to those who are eligible for services.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo6">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Authorizing for services under client cases as necessary to facilitate disability-related skills training as outlined in the individual's plan following program and agency policies.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l10 level1 lfo6">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Submit request for store inventory to the Independent Living support staff as needed.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Models used to deliver services may include and can be used in any combination:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Regional Cluster Model;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Community-Based Training;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Senior Integration; or<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Senior Orientation when Senior Integration is not available.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">OUTREACH AND PRESENTATIONS:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo8">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Represent IL program at Congressperson sponsored senior fairs, Veteran's fairs, Iowa County senior health fairs, community group meetings, consumer groups, support groups, agency
sponsored events, speaking or in-service engagements, and/or other assigned public events.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo8">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Assists senior housing, local senior centers, and other agencies serving more mature individuals who are blind to better understand blindness and increase awareness of agency services.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo8">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Participate in various agency project teams including New Staff Training, Open House, and Volunteer<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="gdp" style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%">
<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"> DOCUMENTATION/STATISTICAL REPORTING:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo9">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Develop and document weekly itineraries; prioritizing applicant and client work.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo9">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Report all data and information accurately and timely within the electronic case management system as well as paper documents.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo9">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Compile reports as requested by administration.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo9">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Complete monthly bi-weekly time sheets and work reports accurately and timely.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo9">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Submit travel vouchers timely and accurately.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo9">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If assigned a State motor pool vehicle shall complete all required reports and turn them in timely and accurately as well as maintain the maintenance of the vehicle.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo10">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Coordinate work with division team and cross-division teams.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo10">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Receive and/or complete program or other program/agency applications.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo10">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Obtain, analyze, and interpret eye and other medical reports.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo10">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Determine applicant eligibility for programs based on governing regulations, rules, and policies.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo10">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Provide adjustment to blindness counseling and non-visual skills training instruction.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo10">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Demonstrate assistive technology and/or independent living aids, devices, equipment, and/or supplies.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo10">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Completes case management duties as well as case load duties accurately and on time in accordance with policy including closing all program cases timely and accurately.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo10">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Conducts speaking engagements or in-services to large or small groups, radio engagements, or other venues to promote the agency.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo10">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Communicate with individuals and groups, verbally and in writing, and using the English language.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo10">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Move and transport items (e.g., assistive technology equipment) up to 20 pounds between office/domicile, vehicles, and site visits.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo10">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Operate computer, iPhone, apps, copier, and fax<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo10">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Travels across Iowa in all types of weather; some meetings are scheduled after hours and require overnight stays.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><br>
<u>Preferred</u>:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo11">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Work experience in the area of adjustment to blindness counseling, teaching non-visual<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo11">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Skills techniques using structured discovery model.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:140%;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo11">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Work experience working with individuals 55 and older.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">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 Kimberley Barber, email: <a href="mailto:kim.barber@blind.state.ia.us" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#2E406B">kim.barber@blind.state.ia.us</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%">
<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Minimum Qualification Requirements</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">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></span></p>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal">OR<o:p></o:p></p>
</div>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">graduation from an accredited college university with a major emphasis in library science or liberal arts and at least one year of library work experience;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal">OR<o:p></o:p></p>
</div>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">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<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">For additional information, please click on this
<u><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/2734074/services-specialist-for-the-blind-2?department%5B0%5D=131+Iowa+Department+for+the+Blind&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank"><span style="color:#2E406B">link
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