REHABILITATION/MOBILITY INSTRUCTOR TRAINEE

Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: REHAB/MOBILITY INSTR TRAINEE - 38167 
Skill Option: Rehabilitation Instructor 
Bilingual Option: None 

Opening Date: 11/15/2024

 Closing Date/Time: 12/02/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary $4,952-$6,952/month ($59,424-$83,424/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Jackson
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  42733

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Position Overview

The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is the state’s lead division serving people with disabilities committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and racial justice.  The mission of the Division is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their goals of employment, education, and independent living.  The Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking to hire a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual with good communication skills.  This position will receive formal and informal training not to exceed twelve months to be able to provide professional instruction and counseling in independent living skills to individuals who are Blind, Visually Impaired or DeafBlind in the Bureau of Customer and Community Blind Services with customers in their home environment and/or group or classroom setting.  

Essential Functions

• 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 consistent with the provision of services to individuals who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or DeafBlind.

• Assumes increasing responsibility for customers assigned.

• Attends and participates in staff meetings and formal trainings.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a master's degree with major coursework in rehabilitation, rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation teaching, guidance and counseling, orientation and mobility, low vision and blindness, special education, or a closely related field.