Temporary Overnight Youth Service Staff

State-of-Iow; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Iowa Department for the Blind is seeking a Temporary Overnight Youth Service Staff member to support our Weekend Retreat Program. This is a non-merit, temporary position with two 12-hour overnight shifts up to one weekend per month.

We are looking for an individual with a positive attitude toward blindness and a passion for working with high school students from diverse populations. Join a collaborative team dedicated to empowering participants through high-quality training and support.

Qualifications

• There are no minimum qualifications for this classification.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with retreat participants to ensure safety and code of conduct adherence with all students.
• Actively listen, engage with participants, and provide constructive feedback.
• Supports clients in building self-confidence and a positive attitude toward blindness.
• Ensure overnight staff availability for all students' needs during weekend retreats.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

This is a non-merit, temporary position. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

The Iowa Department for the Blind is seeking a Temporary Overnight Youth Service Staff member to support our Weekend Retreat Program.

Temporary Overnight Youth Service Staff member

We are looking for an individual with a strong positive attitude toward blindness, a passion for working with High School students with diverse populations, and excellent problem-solving abilities.

This position provides an opportunity to work with a collaborative team of energetic professionals dedicated to empowering individuals through high-quality training and support. The selected candidate will work two 12-hour overnight shifts up to one weekend per month.

Essential Functions

Instruction and Communication

Ability to communicate effectively with retreat participants to ensure safety and code of conduct adherence with all students. Applicants should demonstrate strong communication skills, conveying information and ideas clearly in person, by phone, in groups, through email, video conferencing, or other communication methods.

Actively listens, engages with participants, and provides constructive feedback. Shows emotional intelligence, remains calm under pressure, and communicates in a respectful and supportive manner.

Supports clients in building self-confidence, developing a positive attitude toward blindness, and achieving meaningful success outcomes.

Leadership

This role will be responsible for ensuring all students participating in our weekend retreat have staff available overnight for any needs that may occur. This individual will be in a leadership position and will need to convey a positive attitude and professionalism with the students they are supporting.

Working for IDB provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of blind Iowans while enjoying the stability, support, and growth opportunities offered by state employment.

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

There are no minimum qualifications for this classification.

Applicants must be over the age of 18 and have a HS Diploma or equivalent (GED).