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Rehabilitation Teacher 1 (35 Hour) (Hybrid)

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State of Connecticut - Department of Aging and Disability Services
Address , Windsor, Ct
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $55,204 - $72,896 a year
Expires 2023-06-24
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description
Do you have a passion for helping individuals?
Are you looking to take the next step in your career?
If so, the Department of Aging and Disability Services is hiring!


The State of Connecticut, Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS) is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a Rehabilitation Teacher 1. In this role you will work with and support our Adult Services Program within the Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB). Find out more information on this great opportunity below!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Location: 184 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT
  • Work Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
  • Work Shift: First shift, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Travel to client's homes throughout the State may be necessary for this position.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive comprehensive benefits plan that includes:
  • Generous paid time off, include 13 paid holidays per calendar year
  • Industry leading health benefits with medical and dental coverage
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • A healthy work/life balance!
  • Retirement healthcare offerings
  • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
The State of Connecticut is a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked on of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of Connecticut Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
  • Training clients to use the above client-owned equipment and relevant online applications (including low vision apps).
  • Evaluating independent living needs, including: communication, personal organization, on-line shopping, paying bills and other priorities
  • Evaluating client's independent living need for training to use a computer (with magnification or with screen reader software), a smartphone, a refreshable Braille display, or other assistive technology equipment
MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:

The Mission of the Department of Aging and Disability Services is to maximize opportunities for the independence and well-being of people with disabilities and older adults in Connecticut. Our programs, policies and practices are designed to:

  • Provide and coordinate aging and disability programs and services in the areas of employment, education, independent living, accessibility and advocacy
  • Serve as a resource on aging and disability issues at the state level
  • Deliver aging and disability services responsive to the needs of Connecticut citizens
  • Advocate for the rights of Connecticut residents with disabilities and older adults
  • Provide leadership on aging and disability issues statewide
The Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB) is the state's leading bureau for the coordination and provision of services to all Connecticut residents who are legally blind, or have significant visual impairments. These services include training and devices that help people who are blind function in the home and in the community independently; teaching children how to adapt to and learn in an environment - in and outside of school - that is designed for those with sight and; providing services that help people who are blind find work or keep their job after blindness has developed.

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
Please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply' page.


This position may be subject to Federal requirements for COVID-19 Vaccination Immunization.

To Apply:
  • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
  • You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
  • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to [email protected].
  • This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
  • Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
  • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
  • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
Connect With Us:
  • Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
  • Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Joseph K. Fried at [email protected], 860-924-7053.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Aging and Disability Services, Board of Education and Services for the Blind this class is accountable for providing specialized services in the teaching and counseling of the blind and visually impaired clients with an emphasis on providing independent living skills.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under close supervision interviews clients to obtain information regarding effects of blindness on life skills and activities and to determine client limitations; develops instructional plan based on needs of individual client; evaluates and teaches independent living skills to clients at home, work, school and community center; instructs and evaluates blind, visually impaired and multi-disabled persons in communication skills such as Braille, reading, writing, typewriting, use of adaptive technology and methods of communicating with deaf-blind persons; instructs and evaluates blind persons in various daily life skills and activities including leisure time; counsels and provides information regarding using and obtaining special aids and assistive devices; provides advise to families of the blind regarding ways of assisting the blind; reports needs for eye care or other special services to appropriate resources; consults with rehabilitation and casework staff in order to evaluate client needs; confers with other staff and works cooperatively with other agencies regarding cases; maintains case records on assigned caseload; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of individual and group behavior; knowledge of methods and techniques of teaching the blind and visually impaired; knowledge of current education, social, health and economic problems and their relationship to working with the blind and visually impaired; knowledge of adaptive technology; knowledge of interviewing techniques; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to provide counseling and training to clients; ability to read and write Braille or translate printed material into Braille.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in education, social sciences, family and consumer science or in a related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience instructing and evaluating blind persons with daily life skills
  • Experience in evaluating individual tasks at worksites recommending accommodations
  • Experience with assistive technology devices and software for individuals who are blind
  • Experience with causes of vision loss and assistive devices for blind and visually impaired individuals
  • Experience teaching others to use software and assistive technology for individuals who are blind
  • Experience installing software such as JAWS, Zoomtext, or Microsoft Office and troubleshooting on the computer