[acb-hsp] [Jobs] Job opening Nebraska Center for the Blind

[peter altschul]

Job Description
Part-Time Orientation Counselor II
Nebraska  Center For The Blind

Apply at: http://statejobs.nebraska.gov

Closing Date: April 13, 2012

Working Title: Visually Impaired Orientation Counselor II

Comments:  Successful candidates for employment must be able to 
satisfactorily pass an extensive criminal background check.  All 
new hires will complete 600 hours of immersion training in 
Lincoln, at NCBVI expense, at the Nebraska Center for the Blind 
to learn the alternative skills of blindness (cane travel, 
Braille, assistive technology, activities of daily living, etc.); 
Those with a Bachelor's degree or greater completing the training 
will be certified as Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors for the 
blind.  Work is performed under the direct supervision of a 
district or unit supervisor.  Field assignments and travel are 
involved in varying degrees.

Description:  Provides independent living skills instruction & 
counseling to clients in a Training Center environment.  This 
position may be understaffed at the Visually Impaired Orientation 
Counselor I level if candidates possess lesser qualifications.

Job Duties: (A position may not be assigned all the duties 
listed, nor do the listed examples include all the duties that 
may be assigned.) Provides counseling with students about 
blindness and attitudes towards blindness.  Instructs clients in 
daily living skills.  Prepares periodic reports evaluating the 
Client's progress toward successful rehabilitation.  Works 
effectively as a member of the Orientation Center team and 
participates in all of its functions.  Participates with students 
in educational, social and training activities.  Provides 
instruction to students in alternative techniques in the 
Orientation Center.  Performs related work as desired.  Utilize 
the necessary skills in evaluating each client's needs and the 
subsequent preparation and implementation of instructional 
programs to answer these needs.  Establish a strong working 
rapport with clients, general public and other service agencies.

Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a behavioral 
science, social science, counseling, education or related field 
and three years experience.  Experience providing counseling 
and/or instruction to clients with a visual impairment or other 
disability may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree on a 
year-for-year basis.  OR Master's degree in any of the above 
mentioned fields or related area and one year experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Develop and maintain the necessary 
knowledge and understanding of the agency's philosophy of working 
with the blind, various educational modalities as they pertain to 
the rehabilitation of blind individuals (i.e., Braille, cane 
travel, assistive technology, etc.); understanding of problems 
arising from blindness, counseling techniques used in the 
rehabilitation of the blind and ability to apply techniques in 
various situations as appropriate.  Utilize the necessary skills 
in evaluating each client's needs and the subsequent preparation 
and implementation of instructional programs to answer these 
needs.

Work Schedule: Discuss w/Supervisor - Hours & Days vary.


Fatos Floyd, CRC, CVRCB
Director, Nebraska Center for the Blind
Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Our Mission:
Empowering blind individuals,
Promoting opportunities,
and building belief in the blind.
(402) 471-8120