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FW: Vacancy Notice - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II
by jeff.altman＠nebraska.gov 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

From: Walsh, Kayleen <Kayleen.Walsh at nebraska.gov> Sent: Tuesday, January 4, 2022 9:42 AM To: NCBVI Everyone <NCBVI.Everyone at nebraska.gov> Subject: Vacancy Notice - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II Hello, The following position is being posted and available for application: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II Closes - 01/18/2022 For more information, click HERE <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gover…> *if the link doesn't work, copy the link into a different web browser It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess, including your current position. Information contained in a resume will not be considered in lieu of the formal application. AS Personnel will reject your application if it is not complete or if you do not provide the required materials. Please read the job posting and the requirements carefully before you submit your application. Once you submit your application for a job, you cannot modify it for that job, nor re-apply for that job, unless the job is posted again. When you have successfully applied for a job, you will receive an instant confirmation via e-mail. Thank you, Kayleen Walsh, C.L.S.S.Y.B. Human Resources Specialist - Classification and Compensation | Human Resources Nebraska Department of Administrative Services 1526 K Street, Suite 150 I Lincoln, NE 68508 OFFICE 402-405-1311 | FAX 402-742-8361 kayleen.walsh at nebraska.gov<mailto:kayleen.walsh at nebraska.gov> Treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically, and creating a culture where the customer is always the priority.

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Looking for RSA federal documentation
by widearc2000＠gmail.com 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

Good evening everyone, I?m looking for some help here in Oklahoma. I was recently told by a counselor that Oklahoma State policy has recently changed, as in the last 30 some odd days. I was told, with no documentation to back it up, that the new policy is clients will be forced to go to in-state training center unless they can trot out special circumstances that make it advisable for them to go out of state. Oklahoma contracts with seven training centers, six of which are out of state. I want to know if there are any federal regulations or RSA rulings to support our contention that clients should be allowed to choose freely from among those centers contracting with Oklahoma. Can anyone out there help me find these if they exist? I?m hoping that RSA has regulation in place to penalize Oklahoma if such a decision really has been made here. I haven?t gotten my hands on any proof that state policy has indeed changed but when I do, I will be sending it on to my state NFB leaders. I have a client who is very new to blindness and has not gotten involved with Nfb yet. She is going to help me obtain the proof if it exists. They don?t know what we are planning together and will not suspect her of passing that information on to the consumer groups. I?m sure they are trying to avoid that and that might be why I?m not getting an answer to my query. Everyone knows I will take whatever they send me straight to Jeannie Massey. And now, for those of you who are fans of horror films like Friday the 13th or Halloween or nightmare on Elm Street, I will tell you this and hope that you sleep better tonight then we are sleeping in Oklahoma. The one training center in state is accredited, cue the scary Music, by NAC! Thanks for any help you guys have out there in the rest of the country, Jane Lansaw NOMC

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FW: Courtesy Copy: Job Posting - Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher - Cane Travel Instructor
by ebell＠pdrib.com 03 Jan '22

03 Jan '22

Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your browser <https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/bulletins/303c636> here Iowa Department for the Blind logo <https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/3349860/vocational-rehabil…> Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher - Cane Travel Instructor Education and Training Division Location: Des Moines, IA Salary Minimum: $51,292.80 Salary Maximum: $78,124.80 Job Type: Full-time Agency: 131 Iowa Department for the Blind Job Number: 22-01832 Post Close Date: January 10, 2022 Point of Contact: <mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us> Helen Stevens To Apply: Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services ? Human Resources Enterprise. Persons who wish to be considered for this position must submit a resume and letter of application to: Helen Stevens Education and Training Director, Iowa Department for the Blind, 524 4th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309-2364. <mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us> helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us Job Description: This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department for the Blind. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise. The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking an energetic and passionate Cane Travel instructor for its Young Adult Transition Program for blind youth. This position will serve as part of a small team that works closely together. Ideal candidates will possess a strong teaching ability and a belief in the capacity of blind persons. IDB can provide training in the specific blindness skills areas listed if needed. The Young Adult Transition Program is a school-year based program for youth who have finished high school, but who need additional instruction in order to participate in post-secondary learning and employment opportunities. During the summer, this position will work with IDB?s summer program for youth ages 14-21. Duties and responsibilities to include the following: * Provide Workplace Readiness, Self Advocacy and Disability-Related skills training to blind youth in comprehensive residential training programs such as the Young Adult Transition Program and LEAP Program. * Provide daily Cane Travel and Orientation and Mobility instruction to students enrolled in the Young Adult Transition program. * Design lesson plans to meet students? individual needs and the goals on their Individualized Education Programs and Individual Plans for Employment both to be taught directly and for use by other program staff. * Write monthly and end of program reports and complete bi-weekly IEP progress monitoring. * Provide daily guidance and direction to summer program staff hired to provide direct instruction to summer program students. * Provide guidance and support to Youth Services Workers in how they can most effectively support students? growth and independence in the area of travel. * Develop curricula, assessments and teaching materials for teaching blind youth. * Measure students? progress toward their goals on an on-going basis through the use of data and rubrics. Collaborate with other program staff and supervisor to address student needs and concerns. * Serve as a role model for students in the use of nonvisual techniques and problem-solving skills. * Promote a positive philosophy of blindness through involvement in trainings and community outreach events for parents, educators and other service providers as directed. Essential functions of this position: * Demonstrate and Promote a positive philosophy of blindness * Actively participate in program activities * Communicate regularly with program leaders regarding student needs and concerns * Document student progress through regular written reports * Read and write contracted braille * Teach clients to utilize the contracted braille code proficiently; including the use of * English grammar, spelling and sentence structure. * Independently travel (using a long white cane under sleep shades) * Teach clients to travel using a long white cane Preferred candidates for this position will possess a state of Iowa Orientation and Mobility teaching license, or the ability to obtain one within two years of employment. There are multiple ways to obtain this certification, and more information can be provided upon request. 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 Helen Stevens, 515-829-7411 or helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us <mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us> Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in human service-oriented sciences, education, marketing or business and experience equal to three years of full time professional work; OR the equivalent of three years of full-time experience as a rehabilitation counselor or teacher shall be considered as qualifying provided the employee has successfully completed training to meet the certification criteria established by the agency; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting the equivalent of one year of full-time professional work experience for each year of the required education to a maximum substitution of four years. For additional information, please click on this <https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClas…> link to view the job description. <https://get.adobe.com/reader/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> (Download PDF reader) Iowa Department for the Blind 524 Fourth Street Des Moines, IA 50309-2364 Phone: 515-281-1333 E-mail: <mailto:information at blind.state.ia.us> information at blind.state.ia.us Stay Connected with the Iowa Department for the Blind: <https://www.facebook.com/idbonline/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> <https://twitter.com/idbonline?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> <https://blind.iowa.gov/newsroom/blogs?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelive…> <https://www.youtube.com/user/IDBonline?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdeliv…> <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/subscriber/topics?qsp=IACIO_30> Manage Subscriptions <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/subscriber/edit?preferences=t…> Help <https://subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com/> <https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/bulletins/303c636?reqfrom=sh…>

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