10/24/2024 01/06/2025 Commission for the Blind $4,138 - $6,322 Employee Rehabilitation Instructor For The Blind

• Master's degree with an emphasis in any vision related field from an accredited university OR
• Bachelor's degree or certification with an emphasis in any vision related field from an accredited university OR
• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, or a Social or Behavioral Science and two years of experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Excellent organizational skills, strong time management skills and commitment to attending to detail.
• Demonstrated experience working with seniors, adults, and transition aged youth who experience multiple barriers to independent living.
• Collaborative teammate with exceptional analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Case Management experience.

• Visit the

  State of Oregon job opportunities webpage

  to submit your application. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume and cover letter. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee

  Workday

  account.

• This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent Rehabilitation Instructor for the Blind position and may be used to fill future vacancies; Please review the

  Classification and Compensation

  page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following

  pay equity

  .

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it is not available for you to view after the job closes. If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the Recruiter, Nancy Karnas at:

  nancy.karnas@das.oregon.gov

  | 971-719-3083.

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a

  competitive benefits package

  .
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
• Continuing Education opportunities and membership to AER.
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• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit

  Veterans Resources

  .