Connecticut
Rehabilitation Teacher 1 (35 Hour) (Hybrid) - #251215-6792RT-001
Connecticut, Windsor, Illinois, United States, 61957
Introduction
Do you want to make a difference while participating in a dynamic and reciprocal health care environment? Apply today and be part of a fulfilling journey in public service! The Position The State of Connecticut, Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS), is seeking a passionate and experienced individual to join the Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB) as a Rehabilitation Teacher 1. In this role, you’ll work directly with students who are blind, have low vision, or experience multiple impairments - providing specialized instruction and consultation that empowers them to achieve greater independence, access their education, and build a strong foundation for life beyond the classroom.
Highlights Work Schedule: Full-Time, 35 Hours per Week. First Shift, Monday through Friday.
Location: 184 Windsor Avenue in Windsor, CT 06095 (Responsibilities for this role will include traveling throughout the State.)
What We Can Offer You Visit our New State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
Discover the opportunity to be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals; Provide support that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve; Assist our clients so they can achieve success; Make a difference in the public sector; and Work together in a collaborative team environment.
About Us ADS offers a myriad of programs and services to assist older adults and people with disabilities. Our programs, policies and practices are designed to: Deliver integrated aging and disability services responsive to the needs of Connecticut citizens; Provide leadership on aging and disability issues statewide; Provide and coordinate aging and disability programs and services in the areas of employment, education, independent living, accessibility and advocacy; Advocate for the rights of Connecticut residents with disabilities and older adults; and serve as a resource on aging and disability issues at the state level.
BESB Services The BESB provides services to legally blind or visually impaired Connecticut residents. These services include: Training and devices that help people with blindness live independently at home and in the community. Teaching children to adapt and learn in their environments, both in and out of school. Helping people who are blind find jobs. Helping people keep their jobs after developing blindness.
Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work) In the Department of Aging and Disability Services, Bureau 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
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; methods and techniques of teaching the blind and visually impaired; current education, social, health and economic problems and their relationship to working with the blind and visually impaired; adaptive technology; interviewing techniques; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Ability to provide counseling and training to clients; 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 teaching assistive technology equipment to students who are blind or visually impaired; Experience performing assistive technology evaluations to students who are blind or visually impaired; Experience consulting with education teams on how to support students who are blind or visually impaired learning to use assistive technology.
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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Highlights Work Schedule: Full-Time, 35 Hours per Week. First Shift, Monday through Friday.
Location: 184 Windsor Avenue in Windsor, CT 06095 (Responsibilities for this role will include traveling throughout the State.)
What We Can Offer You Visit our New State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
Discover the opportunity to be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals; Provide support that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve; Assist our clients so they can achieve success; Make a difference in the public sector; and Work together in a collaborative team environment.
About Us ADS offers a myriad of programs and services to assist older adults and people with disabilities. Our programs, policies and practices are designed to: Deliver integrated aging and disability services responsive to the needs of Connecticut citizens; Provide leadership on aging and disability issues statewide; Provide and coordinate aging and disability programs and services in the areas of employment, education, independent living, accessibility and advocacy; Advocate for the rights of Connecticut residents with disabilities and older adults; and serve as a resource on aging and disability issues at the state level.
BESB Services The BESB provides services to legally blind or visually impaired Connecticut residents. These services include: Training and devices that help people with blindness live independently at home and in the community. Teaching children to adapt and learn in their environments, both in and out of school. Helping people who are blind find jobs. Helping people keep their jobs after developing blindness.
Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work) In the Department of Aging and Disability Services, Bureau 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
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; methods and techniques of teaching the blind and visually impaired; current education, social, health and economic problems and their relationship to working with the blind and visually impaired; adaptive technology; interviewing techniques; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Ability to provide counseling and training to clients; 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 teaching assistive technology equipment to students who are blind or visually impaired; Experience performing assistive technology evaluations to students who are blind or visually impaired; Experience consulting with education teams on how to support students who are blind or visually impaired learning to use assistive technology.
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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