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<h2 style="line-height:110%"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/2923570/youth-services-worker?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:#333333;text-decoration:none">Youth
Service Worker Summer Staff</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Salary:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"> $17.05 - $24.92 Hourly<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Location:</span></strong> Des Moines<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Job Type: </span></strong>Temporary<b><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Agency: </span></strong></b> 131 Iowa Department for the Blind<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Job Number:</span></strong> 21-01378<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Closing:</span></strong> January 4, 2021 at 11:59 PM Central<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">LinkedIn Tag:</span></strong> #LI-DNP
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Point of Contact: </span></strong>
<a href="mailto:helen.stevens@blind.state.ia.us" target="_blank"><span style="color:#2E406B">Helen Stevens</span></a><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">To Apply: </span></strong>For consideration applicants must send a cover letter and resume to: Helen Stevens Education and Training Director Iowa Department for the Blind 524 Fourth Street Des Moines, IA
50309 <a href="mailto:helen.stevens@blind.state.ia.us" target="_blank"><span style="color:#2E406B">helen.stevens@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">This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department for the Blind . Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.</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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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.</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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<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">Temporary Summer Youth Counselors will support the mission, vision and values of the Iowa Department for the Blind. Counselors will mentor youth ages 14-21 during IDB’s
two-month residential summer program. Roles will be assigned based on staff skills and student needs, but will include teaching alternative techniques of blindness through daily classes such as braille, cane travel, access technology, home and personal management,
as well as teaching alternative techniques of blindness through assisting students in their apartments and during evening and weekend activities.<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">Strong candidates will possess solid communication skills, maturity, the ability to follow directions and ask questions as needed, as well as a strong belief in the
abilities of blind persons and a commitment to helping students grow toward their potential. Housing is available for employees who live outside the Des Moines area.<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">Duties:</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">Support student learning through braille, technology, personal management, cane travel, and money management 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:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Provide instruction in social skills, appropriate etiquette and self-advocacy.<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 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Reinforce blindness skills learning through assisting students with daily living tasks, meal planning and preparation, grocery shopping, laundry, and cleaning and organizing apartments.<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 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Assist students in traveling to and participating in activities in the community such as eating at restaurants, bowling and rock climbing.<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 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Reinforce proper cane technique and other nonvisual skills during these activities.<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 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Serve as a role model for students in the use of nonvisual techniques and problem-solving skills.<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 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ensure safety of students by monitoring student behavior and the student living areas.<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 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Communicate with other summer program staff regarding student needs and progress. Document student progress including written student reports at the end of the summer.<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 of this position:</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">Actively monitor student behavior and living areas<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 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Communicate regularly with program leaders regarding student needs and concerns<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 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Document student progress through detailed written 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:l2 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Demonstrate proper use of the long white cane<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 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Read and write braille to support students in developing their braille skills<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 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Actively participate in all summer program activities<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">Work Schedule:</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">Initial staff training will be held via Zoom the weekend of March 25-27.<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 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Additional remote training will be scheduled with employees during April and May.<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 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The primary time of employment, in person in Des Moines, will be June 1– August 19, 2021.<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 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Summer youth counselors may consistently work significantly more than forty hours per week, based on the number of students enrolled and those students’ needs.<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">It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct background checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment.<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">Part Time/Full Time Status: Temporary Full-Time Positions<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">Salary: $17.05/hr. Expected total salary to be approximately $7,500.<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">Minimum Qualification Requirements<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">Graduation from high school or G.E.D.;<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">experience equal to two years of full-time work in a youth service program working directly in the treatment of adjudicated, at risk, or other youths needing service
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