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Orientation Counselor II – Technology Specialist
Location
Nebraska
Posted
63 days ago
Salary
$22 / hour
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Orientation Counselor II – Technology Specialist
City of Scottsbluff, Nebraska - Government
• Evaluates the present level of skill possessed by clients to identify attainable goals and areas of needed improvement to adjust to blindness. • Educates clients and the public in understanding the various implications of blindness and how this relates to current attitudes toward blindness. • Conducts technology assessments for clients and employers. • Makes recommendations for the purchase of assistive technology. • Provides training in assistive technology to clients and staff. • Prepares and implements instructional programs for clients to address the necessary skills to deal effectively with blindness such as computer use (email, internet, social media, screen readers or low vision applications), cooking and other homemaking skills, Braille and cane travel. • Prepares periodic reports to evaluate the clients’ progress toward successful rehabilitation and to monitor the overall effectiveness of programs provided. • Assists in the training of new staff members in the different philosophies of working with the blind, the implications of being blind and teaching daily living skills to the blind. • At times, serves as a team leader for a working group of Orientation Counselors. • Refers clients to additional opportunities provided by the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired and other social service agencies. • Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in social science, behavioral science, social work, counseling/guidance, vocational rehabilitation, psychology, sociology, human development, education or related and two years’ experience; OR Master’s degree in any of the above mentioned fields or related area and one year of experience.
- Maintaining of the CVRCB Certification, once acquired on the job.
- This position requires travel.
- Present a valid driver’s license or request driver accommodations for those with disabilities.
- Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
- Military leave
- 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- 79% employer paid health insurance plans
- Dental and vision insurance plans
- Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
- Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
- Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
- Training and Development based on your career aspirations
- Fun, inviting teammates
- A safe and secure environment
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