Rehabilitation/Mobility Instructor

Agency: Department of Human Service

Location: Jacksonville, IL, US, 62650

Opening Date: 12/05/2024

Closing Date: 12/20/2024

Salary:  Anticipated Salary $6,005-$8,678/month ($72,060-$104,136/year)

County: Morgan

Number of Vacancies: 1

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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. 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: 43100

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois School for the Visually Impaired is seeking to hire a Rehab/Mobility Instructor who provides professional instruction and counseling to persons who are blind, visually impaired and deaf/blind. This position conducts ongoing evaluations of assigned students; prepares orientation and mobility component for the Individualized Educational Programs with assistance of parents, local education agency representatives and other school staff so as to include present levels of performance, long range goals, short term objectives and related services; serves as designated lead worker to lower level staff; develops and continues to evaluate the sequential instructional curriculum  for orientation and mobility to meet the needs of all students on campus; maintains and provides written reports of student progress and supervises the use and care of equipment and supplies.

Essential Functions

• Provides professional instruction and counseling to persons who are blind, visually impaired and deaf/blind.
• Conducts ongoing evaluations of assigned students.
• Serves as designated lead worker to lower-level staff.
• Develops and continues to evaluate the sequential instructional curriculum for orientation and mobility to meet the needs of all students on campus.
• Maintains and provides written reports of student progress.
• Supervises the use and care of equipment and supplies.
• 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 in Orientation and Mobility from an accredited college or university.
• Requires certification as an Orientation and Mobility specialist (COMS).
• Requires one-year (1) professional experience in orientation and mobility such as could be gained from completion of an agency-sponsored training program.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of professional experience working with the principles of home management, personal hygiene and communication skills, and mobility skills as they relate to persons who are blind, visually impaired, or Deafblind. 
• One (1) year of professional experience working with the possible effects of loss of vision on personality in relation to emotional and vocational adjustment. 
• One (1) year of professional experience working with federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing rehabilitation and education.
• One (1) year of professional experience teaching, reading, and writing of Braille. 
• One (1) year of professional experience evaluating, planning, reviewing, and assessing progress of a specialized program for individual customers.
• One (1) year of professional experience demonstrating ability to instruct and develop sequential instructional and vocational plans. 

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm; 30 minute unpaid lunch.
Work Location: 658 E State St, Jacksonville, IL 62650

Division of Rehabilitation Services

Illinois School for the Visually Impaired

Vocational/Orientation & Mobility
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• A Pension Program
  Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually 
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
  10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
     * Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx