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READER/DRIVER/CLERK - 48006928 (BLIND SERVICES)
Florida State Jobs, Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32601
Reader/Driver/Clerk - 48006928 (Blind Services)
This is a part-time Reader/Driver/Clerk position located within the Division of Blind Services, District 3 Office in Gainesville, Florida. The goal of the Division of Blind Services Employment Program is to assist individuals with visual impairments in achieving or maintaining an employment outcome that is consistent with his/her unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choices. The incumbent will provide reading and transportation services for a Human Services Program Consultant (Counselor) or other staff member with visual impairments, to assist the Counselor and/or staff member in meeting his/her essential job requirements that require work tasks outside of the office environment. The incumbent in this position will work a minimum of 20-30 hours per week up to a maximum of 40 hours as needed. Duties & Responsibilities: Acts as a reader for a Counselor. Provides transportation for a Counselor or other staff member to provide community outreach and informational sessions to unreached and underserved populations. Provides transportation for staff attending client-related meetings. Operates the state vehicle and follows all guidelines in relation to the use of the state vehicle. Maintains confidentiality standards required by all State Employees. Possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License and a clear driving record. Inputs work hours into the People First System. Completes vehicle logs timely and accurately. May perform light office duties should the need arise. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to find information and identify essential information. Ability to speak and communicate clearly. Ability to listen and interpret what others say and ask questions as appropriate. Ability to use mathematics as needed to solve problems. Knowledge of administrative/clerical procedures and systems. Knowledge of basic computer software programs and applications. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to maintain a clear driving history and a valid Florida Driver's License. Who We're Looking For: The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. Attendance is an essential function. Other Miscellaneous Duties: Performs other duties as requested. Some travel is required. Minimum Qualifications: Ability to maintain a clear driving history. Ability to maintain a valid Florida Driver's License. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Preferred Qualifications: Work experience chauffeuring or providing driving services. (Limousine, Taxi, Uber, Lyft) Experience working with people with disabilities. Division of Blind Services Mission Statement: The Division of Blind Services ensure blind and visually impaired Floridians have the tools, support and opportunities to achieve success. In partnership with others, we create a barrier-free environment in the lives of Floridians with visual disabilities. The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible. The Division serves thousands of Floridians through its plethora of programs and services. District and Satellite Offices located throughout the state, as well as the Career, Technology and Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CTTC), and the Braille and Talking Books Library. The Division of Blind Servies has become a national model in education, employment and other services that foster independence for blind and visually impaired Floridians.
This is a part-time Reader/Driver/Clerk position located within the Division of Blind Services, District 3 Office in Gainesville, Florida. The goal of the Division of Blind Services Employment Program is to assist individuals with visual impairments in achieving or maintaining an employment outcome that is consistent with his/her unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choices. The incumbent will provide reading and transportation services for a Human Services Program Consultant (Counselor) or other staff member with visual impairments, to assist the Counselor and/or staff member in meeting his/her essential job requirements that require work tasks outside of the office environment. The incumbent in this position will work a minimum of 20-30 hours per week up to a maximum of 40 hours as needed. Duties & Responsibilities: Acts as a reader for a Counselor. Provides transportation for a Counselor or other staff member to provide community outreach and informational sessions to unreached and underserved populations. Provides transportation for staff attending client-related meetings. Operates the state vehicle and follows all guidelines in relation to the use of the state vehicle. Maintains confidentiality standards required by all State Employees. Possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License and a clear driving record. Inputs work hours into the People First System. Completes vehicle logs timely and accurately. May perform light office duties should the need arise. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to find information and identify essential information. Ability to speak and communicate clearly. Ability to listen and interpret what others say and ask questions as appropriate. Ability to use mathematics as needed to solve problems. Knowledge of administrative/clerical procedures and systems. Knowledge of basic computer software programs and applications. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to maintain a clear driving history and a valid Florida Driver's License. Who We're Looking For: The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. Attendance is an essential function. Other Miscellaneous Duties: Performs other duties as requested. Some travel is required. Minimum Qualifications: Ability to maintain a clear driving history. Ability to maintain a valid Florida Driver's License. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Preferred Qualifications: Work experience chauffeuring or providing driving services. (Limousine, Taxi, Uber, Lyft) Experience working with people with disabilities. Division of Blind Services Mission Statement: The Division of Blind Services ensure blind and visually impaired Floridians have the tools, support and opportunities to achieve success. In partnership with others, we create a barrier-free environment in the lives of Floridians with visual disabilities. The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible. The Division serves thousands of Floridians through its plethora of programs and services. District and Satellite Offices located throughout the state, as well as the Career, Technology and Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CTTC), and the Braille and Talking Books Library. The Division of Blind Servies has become a national model in education, employment and other services that foster independence for blind and visually impaired Floridians.