REHABILITATION/MOBILITY INSTRUCTOR

Agency: Department of Human Services

Class Title: REHAB/MOBILITY INSTRUCTOR - 38163 
Skill Option: Rehabilitation Instructor 
Bilingual Option: None 

Opening Date: 08/09/2024
Closing Date: 10/23/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary $6,005-$8,678/month ($72,060-$104,136/year)  
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Lake
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  41618

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 provides 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 working with customers in their home environment and/or group or classroom setting. 

Essential Functions

• Provides professional instruction and counseling in independent living skills to individuals who are blind, visually impaired and/or Deafblind in an assigned geographical area in the Bureau of Customer and Community Blind Services.

• Manages caseload of customers who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or DeafBlind.

• Establishes and nurtures effective working relationships with customers.

• Participates in staff meetings and assists with training for trainee level staff.

• 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.

• Requires one-year (1) professional experience in rehabilitation instruction and counseling such as could be gained from completion of an agency-sponsored training program.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of professional experience assessing individual needs and developing and implementing a plan of services outlining individualized short- and long-range goals of personal and home management and independent living for individuals who are visually impaired, blind or DeafBlind.

• One (1) year of professional experience working with federal statutes related to rehabilitation programs such as the Rehabilitation Act and amendments, the Social Security Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Workforce Innovative Opportunities Act (WIOA), and the Ame