Remote Blind Rehabilitation Instructor P11 - Central Region presso State of Michigan, MI
State of Michigan, MI · Stati Uniti d'America · Remote
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The employee in this position will deliver a variety of professional assignments to carry out the activities of the Bureau of Services for Blind Person programs, including the Youth Low Vision (YLV), Independent Older Blind (ILOB), Independent Living Part B (IL-B), and Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) programs (including delivery of pre-employment transition services) of the state agency. The purpose of this position is to support individuals who are blind, and low vision in obtaining, maintaining and enhancing their skills of blindness to ensure they can maximize their independence at home and in their community including work and school.
The professional in this position will assess an individual’s functional vision loss and will develop a service delivery plan in collaboration with the customer’s service delivery team to address those functional limitations. SMART goals should be used to be able to assess progress toward meeting those mutually identified goals. The Rehabilitation Professional will provide training in the areas of basic orientation & mobility, skills of blindness, adaptive technology skills, the use of low vision devices and assisting with community resources and referrals. The rehabilitation professional in this position will act as a subject matter expert in the field of blindness and low vision for counselor’s, community partners and business.
This position is considered remote, meaning the official workstation for this position will be the chosen candidate’s home with access to telework stations within the regional offices. The chosen candidate for this position is required to conduct frequent travel to meet with local businesses, educational partners, and customers within their primary coverage area. The chosen candidate must reside in Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to be considered for this position.
View the full position description here: Blind Rehabilitation Instructor P11 - Position Description
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Position Duties
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree with a major in blind/visually impaired.
This position requires a bachelor's degree with a major specifically in Blind or Visually Impaired Education (or a closely related field that is explicitly focused on services for individuals who are blind or visually impaired).Please note that only candidates who hold a degree with this specific major will be considered. Experience
No specific type or amount is required.
Other Qualifications
To be considered for this position you must:
1. Attach a cover letter describing what strengths and work experience you bring to this position.
2. Attach a copy of your detailed resume to the job application. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
3. Attach a copy of your official college/university transcript(s).
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
1. Attach a cover letter describing what strengths and work experience you bring to this position.
2. Attach a copy of your detailed resume to the job application. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
3. Attach a copy of your official college/university transcript(s).
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO. For more information regarding official transcripts, click here (Download PDF reader).
Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.
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