Rehabilitation/Mobility Instructor Trainee (Option 2 Orientation And Mobility Instructor)

Agency : Department of Human Services

Opening Date: 07/24/2024

Closing Date/Time: 08/06/2024

Salary: Anticipated Salary $4,952-$6,952/month ($59,424-$83,424/year)

Job Type: Salaried

County: Morgan

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: RC063

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 39732

Position Overview

The Illinois School for the Visually Impaired is seeking to hire a Rehab/Mobility Instructor Trainee who participates in an agency-sponsored training program of six to twelve months duration. This position will complete work assignments designed to develop knowledge, understanding and practical skills consonant with the instruction of persons who are blind and visually impaired; observes work activities of a designated Rehabilitation/Mobility Instructor; conducts ongoing evaluations of assigned students; attends school faculty and staff meetings and workshops and gains familiarity with current agency programs, policies, procedures, and practices.

Job Responsibilities

• Participates in an agency-sponsored training program of six (6) to twelve (12) months duration.

• Completes work assignments designed to develop knowledge, understanding and practical skills consonant with the instruction of persons who are blind and visually impaired.

• Observes work activities of a designated Rehabilitation/Mobility Instructor.

• Conducts ongoing evaluations of assigned students.

• Attends school faculty and staff meetings and workshops.

• Gains familiarity with current agency programs, policies, procedures, and practices.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a master's degree in Orientation and Mobility from an accredited college or university. All qualifying candidates must have attained certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) within the time parameters of the Rehabilitation/Mobility Instructor Trainee Program.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of professional experience establishing a trusting relationship with customers, family members and public and private agencies.

• One (1) year of professional experience developing sequential instructional plans.

• One (1) year of professional experience working with current education trends, techniques and best practices.

• One (1) year of professional experience instructing persons who are blind, visually impaired or Deafblind in skills of independence.

• One (1) year of professional experience utilizing and braille reading and writing.

• One (1) year of professional experience working with the emotional, environmental, and psychological problems confronting individuals who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Deafblind.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.

• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Career & Technical

Work Location: 658 E State St, Jacksonville, Illinois, 62650

Division of Rehabilitation Services

Illinois School for the Visually Impaired

Vocational/Orientation & Mobility

Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Posting Group: Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• A Pension Program

• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance

• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually

• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)

• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)

• Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)

• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years

• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)

• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan

• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)

• GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans

• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.

State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Nearest Major Market: Springfield