SENIOR WORD PROCESS SYSTEM OPERATOR - 48007235 (BLIND SERVICES)

Requisition No: 845007 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: SENIOR WORD PROCESS SYSTEM OPERATOR - 48007235 (BLIND SERVICES)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48007235 

Salary:  $33,760.00 to $37,036.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 02/16/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES BUREAU OF CLIENT SERVICES & PROGRAM SUPPORT
LOCATION: DISTRICT 9/PALMETTO (MANATEE COUNTY)
JOB TITLE: SENIOR WORD PROCESS SYSTEM OPERATOR- CAREER SERVICE
SALARY RANGE: $33,760.00 to $37,036.00 Annually

 

Our Mission:

The Division of Blind Services ensures 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.  With District and Satellite Offices located throughout the state, as well as the Career, Technology and Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired, and the Braille and Talking Books Library, the Division of Blind Services has become a national model in education, employment and other services that foster independence for blind and visually impaired Floridians.  

 

Florida Division of Blind Services Main Page

 

Office Contact:
Janet Hart, HR Liaison

(941) 721 - 2914

 

Job Description:
This is a full time Senior Word Processor position, which is in the Division of Blind Services, District 9, Palmetto Office.  The goal of the Division of Blind Services Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) 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.  This position will provide general office support including but not limited to data entry, copying, faxing, scanning, answering incoming telephone calls and providing support to the Assistant District Administrator as needed. 
 

Examples of Work:

• Act as a reader for the Counselors as needed.
• Operate the state vehicle as needed and follow all guidelines in relation to the use of state vehicles.
• Maintain confidentiality standards required by all State Employees.
• Support and assist the Rehabilitation Technician as needed with intake services and case management activities. Intake services include gathering eye medical and other information for the purpose of eligibility determinations conducted by the Counselor.
• Obtain an understanding of various eye conditions and their impact on functional abilities, knowledge of community resources, and the ability to convey that knowledge as it relates to eligibility and provision of rehabilitation services.
• Read eye medical documents to assist staff in determining eligibility.  Gather necessary eye exam reports and liaise with medical providers as needed.
• Provide invoice processing and filing support to VR staff in the district.
• Utilize scanner/copier equipment to assist the Rehabilitation Technician.
• Provide telephone coverage in a professional, courteous, and efficient manner, deliver messages accurately and in a timely manner.
• Greet visitors and assist in an appropriate manner; and always maintain a professional and courteous demeanor with clients and visitors to the office.
• Provide information and referral services for individuals inquiring about DBS services.
• Provide transportation to staff as needed using the State vehicle following all guidelines and policies in relation to the use of the State vehicle. 
• Assist the vehicle custodian by conducting regular vehicle inspections. Assist w