[Missouri-l] FW: [Jobs] Independent Living Library Liaison Iowa

[Peter Altschul]

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State of Iowa 
Transfer/Promotional Opportunity
Senior Services Specialist for the Blind 1
May 8, 2009
Independent Living Library Liaison
 

This is an eighteen month merit exempt position. Supports library patrons
with the conversion to the use of digital talking books. Provides
instruction one-on-one and in groups across the state on the use of new and
existing technologies needed to access reading materials in alternative
media.  Develops book discussion groups and works with library staff to
identify and develop resources these groups can use to become self-directed
and self-sustaining.  Coordinates library services and activities with other
agency services and activities.  Assesses need for blindness related
services, provides basic instruction in the use of alternative techniques
and low vision aids, and makes referrals as appropriate for additional
agency services.  
 
Develops and implements outreach strategies designed to increase the number
of individuals who access and use agency services with a special focus on
library services.   Makes presentations on library services to consumer
groups and civic, social and professional organizations and participates in
public awareness events. 
  
Must possess knowledge of or be able to learn effective alternative
techniques of blindness, particularly in the areas of communications, travel
with a long white cane, and home and personal management. Must possess
highly developed teaching and counseling skills, good public speaking and
writing skills, excellent organizational skills, and excellent judgment.
Must possess the abilities to handle sensitive situations, solve problems,
and work as a member of a team. Intensive training in appropriate skills and
attitudes of blindness will be provided. Extensive statewide travel. Some
evenings, overnights, and weekends.  This position will not extend beyond
eighteen months.

Minimum qualifications are:
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.
 
Salary range: $42,369.60 - $64,521.60 annually, plus comprehensive benefit
package, pay grade 28, pay plan 000
 
Hours:  8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday 
For further information contact Becky Criswell, Supervisor, Independent
Living, at 515-281-1299 or 800-362-2587.  Persons who wish to be considered
for this position must submit a resume and letter of application to Karen A.
Keninger, Iowa Department for the Blind, 524 Fourth Street, Des Moines, IA
50309 or karen.keninger at blind.state.ia.us no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday,
May 18, 2009.

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