What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Readiness Specialist/TAS Instructor position at State of Utah?
Come work for the most caring division in the state! We help increase independence, community integration and productivity for the blind and visually impaired. The Mission of the Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (DSBVI) is to assist individuals in achieving their highest level of independence, participation in society and employment consistent with individual interests, values, preferences and abilities. The Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR) / DSBVI is seeking a skilled and motivated Employment Readiness Specialist/TAS Instructor to work in Salt Lake City, UT.
Principal Duties
Employment readiness:
- Works with students one on one to help develop job readiness skills such as resume writing and interview skills.
- Networks with employers.
- Provides assistance and/or on-the-job training.
- Documents progress of students in the employment process as well as those in classes substituted.
- Assists students through the application process for our college track program.
- Tutors students when needed: Assists with students in reading, writing, and math.
- Works with students one-on-one in a classroom setting to help develop job readiness skills such as resume writing and interview skills.
- Teaches low vision tech such as Zoom Text and magnification apps on phones and tablets.
- Substitutes other Training and Adjustment classes as needed. Some of these classes include home management and computers.
- Cross-trains with other staff to ensure quality services and substitutions are provided among staff when necessary.
- Prepares monthly student progress reports and evaluations.
- Willing to attend blindness related trainings and conventions.
- Coordinates and participates in monthly training center activities for students.
- Organizes, leads, and/or participates in group discussions to promote self-confidence, self-reliance, and positive attitudes about blindness.
- Attends staff meetings and client staffing as scheduled.
Preference
Preference may be given for the following:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field and/or work experience. Fields for a degree include, but are not limited to: vocational rehabilitation, vocational evaluation, psychology, sociology, social work, and Teacher of the Visually Impaired. *A degree is not required for this position.
- Knowledge of techniques used in teaching the blind or visually impaired.
Why You Should Join Our Team
This is an opportunity to make a difference. Along with the satisfaction of helping individuals with disabilities you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer. We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work life balance.
The Agency
The mission of Workforce Services is we strengthen Utah’s communities by connecting the workforce to new opportunities and providing services to individuals and families in need. Today, more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs, meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses, administering temporary assistance, and providing economic data and analysis. Through a collaborative approach, the department has served millions of Utahns and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives. These include intergenerational poverty, homelessness, affordable housing, supporting refugees, helping rural communities, serving veterans and individuals with disabilities, and getting Utahns trained and back to work. To learn more about Workforce Services, click here.DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees.
Salary : $21 - $35
