Career Readiness Coach for Visually Impaired Adults

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Services for the Blind (DSB) seeks a Career Teacher in Raleigh to help adults and teens who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind build employment skills.

You will assess, plan, and deliver individualized instruction, use assistive tech, craft resumes, and guide students toward meaningful work in today’s job market.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching job readiness skills and resume writing.
• Ability to teach interview skills and online job search profiles.
• Experience using assistive technology for visually impaired or deafblind individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction aligned with each consumer's plan for employment.
• Complete assessments and develop lesson plans for students in the careers class.
• Teach job search methods and how to use assistive technology and computers.
• Prepare verbal and written progress reports for case management.
• Differentiate instruction for varying levels of vision loss.
• Collaborate with Center teachers to support academic and career goals.
• Instruct on creating resumes and cover letters.
• Teach interview skills, soft skills, and disability rights under ADA.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and trainings.
• Work with students and service animals as needed.
• Deliver coverage for other classes when required.

Skills

Job readiness instruction

Resume writing

Interview skills

Online job search profiles

Assistive technology

Disability education experience

Tools

Assistive technology software

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Services for the Blind (DSB) seeks a Career Teacher in Raleigh to help adults and teens who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind build employment skills.

You will assess, plan, and deliver individualized instruction, use assistive tech, craft resumes, and guide students toward meaningful work in today’s job market.