[nfbmi-talk] State Job Opportunity

[Terry D. Eagle]

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOB OPPORTUNITY

 

Job #:  6401-13-BSBP-69

Job Title:  Blind Rehabiliation Instructor

Closing Date/Time:  Thu. 12/19/13 5:00 PM Eastern Time

Salary:  $20.48 - $36.25 hourly

 $1,638.40 - $2,900.00 biweekly

Job Type:  Permanent Full Time

 Bargaining Unit:  UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)

Location:  Grand Rapids, Michigan

 Department:  Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA

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Job Description

This position provides rehabilitation teaching services to blind adult
clients of

the Bureau of Services for

Blind Persons, within a specific geographic area. The position teaches the
skills

of daily living to adults who are blind, enabling them to function
independently

in their homes, jobs and community. Teachers work with adults who are
congenitally

blind blind from birth -  those who are adventitiously blind -  due to
accidents

or diseases occurring later in life -  or those who have lost their vision
due to

the biological aging process. This position will also provide vocational
Rehabilitation

Counseling to assist individuals in becoming employed. A combination of
services

will be provided by this person incorporating the above mentioned
independent living

skill training, in addition to vocational counseling.

 Required Education and Experience:

Education

Possession of a master's degree with a major in blind/visually handicapped.

Experience

No specific type or amount is required.

 Additional Requirements and Information:

View the entire job specification at:

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/BlindRehabilitationInstructor_12114_7.pdf