Job Class/Life Skills Instructor Salary $48,672.00 - $74,131.20 Annually Location Des Moines - 50309 - Polk County, IA Job Type Full-time Agency 131 Iowa Department for the Blind Job Number 19-00172 Closing 9/4/2018 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-DNP Point of Contact Al Bickell at <mailto:alan.bickell at blind.state.ia.us> alan.bickell at blind.state.ia.us * <https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/2182833/job-class-life-ski lls-instructor?page=5&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs#details-info> Description * <https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/2182833/job-class-life-ski lls-instructor?page=5&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs#details-benefits> Benefits * candidattes must apply on NeoGov * At this link * 19-00172 <https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/2182833/job-class-life-ski lls-instructor?page=5&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs> Job Description This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department for the Blind. The Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking applicants for the position of Senior Services Specialist for the Blind 1/Jobs/Life Skills instructor in the Adult Comprehensive Adjustment to Blindness Training Center. This person provides small group instruction in nonvisual skills using the structured discovery model. This instructor will teach students in the Center life skills such as personal care, budgeting, and alternative blindness techniques to successfully live independently. In addition, this person would work with students to find a career goal, facilitate skill and interest preferences, and actively work with students to discuss alternative non-visual techniques the student could use to perform work tasks. We are looking for someone who 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. Duties include but are not limited to the following: * Provide individualized, nonvisual instruction to adults in using the structured discovery model of training. * Provide instruction to several students in a small group format. * work with students on how to find housing, perform labor market research, enroll in college, complete a FAFSA, write a resume and cover letter, and other related tasks * work with rehab counselors and businesses to set up informational interviewing and job shadowing experiences for students * teach non-visual strategies for self-care , money management, personal organization, time management, maintaining a professional appearance, and other daily living tasks * Demonstrate and promote a positive attitude toward blindness amongst center students. * Evaluate student progress, set goals, and write progress reports within the case management system. * Participate fully in all center activities. The ideal candidate will: * Have experience working in an orientation center with both teenagers and adults * be flexible, patient, and enjoy change and variety in day-to-day activities * Have experience working with students who have varying levels of skill and experience and manage a class of up to four students * Possess a passion for teaching * Possess a passion for empowering blind people to gain employment * Be skilled at working as part of a team * Have experience in a variety of employment fields * Have excellent communication skills 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 sDescriptions/SeniorServicesSpecialistfortheBlind1-41151.pdf> link ton view the job descriptio