Blind Rehabilitation Instructor P11 - Grand Rapids

State of Michigan; Grand Rapids (MI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Blind Rehabilitation Program seeks a dedicated professional to support youth and adults who are blind or visually impaired. This remote-friendly role requires travel within the West Region, including Grand Rapids.

As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will assess needs, provide training in communication, personal management, low-vision skills, home management, travel, and employment readiness, and assist with job placement.

Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor's degree with a major in blind/visually impaired.
• No specific type or amount of experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional assignments to support Youth Low Vision, Vocational Rehabilitation, Supported Employment, Independent Living Older Blind, and Independent Living Part B programs.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to maximize customers’ independence in communication, personal management, low vision skills, home management, travel skills and employment readiness.
• Support job placement and work-based learning opportunities by completing worksite assessments and accessibility training with local businesses.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the field of blindness and low vision to vocational rehabilitation counselors, BSBP management, community partners, and businesses.

Education

Bachelor's degree in blind/visually impaired

Job description

At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our Department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO.

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 employee in this position performs a variety of professional duties designed to assess and train student and adult customers referred for services available through the Youth Low Vision (YLV), Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), Supported Employment (SE), Independent Living Older Blind (ILOB), and Independent Living Part B (IL‑B) programs. The individual in this position functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team to maximize customers’ independence in Communication, Personal Management, Low Vision Skills, Home Management, Travel Skills and Employment Readiness. This position will also support job placement and work‑based learning opportunities by completing worksite assessments and accessibility training with local businesses. The rehabilitation professional in this position will serve as a subject matter expert in the field of blindness and low vision to vocational rehabilitation counselors, BSBP management, community partners, and businesses.

Work Coverage Area: West Region - Grand Rapids

Work Location: 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.

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Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree with a major in blind/visually impaired.

Experience

No specific type or amount is required.

• Attach a cover letter describing what strengths and work experience you bring to this position.
• Attach a copy of your detailed resume to the job application. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a copy of your official college/university transcript(s).

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.

The department reserves the right to close this posting at any time if it is determined that a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of results.

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.

View the entire job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/BlindRehabilitationInstructor_12114_7.pdf