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Blind Rehabilitation Instructor P11 - Central Region

Salary

$30.15 - $49.19 Hourly

Location

Flint, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Remote Employment

Remote Only

Job Number

1801-25-ET-BSBP-104

Department

LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity

Opening Date

05/23/2025

Closing Date

6/6/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)

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Job Description

At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our Department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO.

The employee in this position will deliver a variety of professional assignments to carry out the activities of the Bureau of Services for Blind Person programs, including the Youth Low Vision (YLV), Independent Older Blind (ILOB), Independent Living Part B (IL-B), and Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) programs (including delivery of pre-employment transition services) of the state agency. The purpose of this position is to support individuals who are blind, and low vision in obtaining, maintaining and enhancing their skills of blindness to ensure they can maximize their independence at home and in their community including work and school.

The professional in this position will assess an individual’s functional vision loss and will develop a service delivery plan in collaboration with the customer’s service delivery team to address those functional limitations. SMART goals should be used to be able to assess progress toward meeting those mutually identified goals. The Rehabilitation Professional will provide training in the areas of basic orientation & mobility, skills of blindness, adaptive technology skills, the use of low vision devices and assisting with community resources and referrals. The rehabilitation professional in this position will act as a subject matter expert in the field of blindness and low vision for counselor’s, community partners and business.

This position is considered remote, meaning the official workstation for this position will be the chosen candidate’s home with access to telework stations within the regional offices. The chosen candidate for this position is required to conduct frequent travelto meet with local businesses, educational partners, and customers within their primary coverage area. The chosen candidate must reside in Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to be considered for this position.

View the full position description here : Blind Rehabilitation Instructor P11 - Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Blind Rehabilitation Instructor P11 - Central Region 104.docx)

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Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree with a major in blind/visually impaired.

Experience

No specific type or amount is required.

Additional Requirements and Information

To be considered for this position you must:

1. Attach a cover letterdescribing what strengths and work experience you bring to this position.

2. Attach a copy of your detailed resume to the job application. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.

3. Attach a copy of your official college/university transcript(s).

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

For our purposes, "official college transcripts"must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO. For more information regarding official transcripts,click here (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/OfficialTranscript\_693831\_7.pdf) (Download PDF reader) .

Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go toevaluators (https://www.naces.org/members) for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conductand will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/employee-rights-and-responsibilities) and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.

View the entire job specification at:

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/BlindRehabilitationInstructor\_12114\_7.pdf

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

01

BLIRBINE – Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher with a major in blind/visually impaired?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Though not required, do you have a master's degree in Orientation & Mobility, Vision Rehabilitation Therapy, or a related field?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Describe your experience assessing an individual’s functional limitations and designing a plan and monitoring progress toward achieving identified goals for obtaining independence?

04

How many years of experience do you have as a Blind Rehabilitation Instructor?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 - 3 years

+ 3 - 5 years

+ 5+ years

05

Describe your experience related to researching new teaching techniques, and tools that will increase the independence of blind and low vision customers?

06

What is your experience providing vision rehabilitation therapy services in one’s home community?

07

What age groups are you most comfortable working with?

08

This position requires the professional to work in person throughout your assigned territory. (Assigned counties are based on company needs and can change based on census of persons served). Are you able to travel within your territory daily or weekly, as required?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Continuous improvement of professional knowledge of new technology, techniques, and/or teaching styles to maintain current and relevant with service delivery to customers is necessary, are you able to commit to a continuous enhancement of your skills?

+ Yes

+ No

10

Do you have any work experience working with individuals that are blind or have low vision, please explain.

11

Are you a current Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) employee classified as a Blind Rehabilitation Instructor interested in moving to the same class and level at this location?

+ Yes

+ No

12

From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current State employee works for an actual State Department such as Department of Corrections (MDOC), Department of Transportation (MDOT) etc.)

+ A current BSBP employee

+ A current State of Michigan, Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) employe

+ A current State of Michigan (non-LEO) employee

+ A previous State of Michigan employee

+ Not a State of Michigan employee (never been employed by the State of MI)

13

Did you attach a cover letter describing what strengths and work experience you bring to this position? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

+ Yes

+ No

14

Did you attach a detailed copy of your resume indicating specific dates of employment and detailed job duties? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

+ Yes

+ No

15

Did you attach a copy of an official college/university transcript to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out, these are needed to qualify you for this position.)

+ Yes

+ No

16

1801 Recruitment - To collect LEO recruitment effort data, please select from below how you learned of this job opportunity. We appreciate the feedback!

+ College/University Career Services Office

+ College/University Career Fair

+ Employee Referral

+ GONGWER Capitol Jobs Marketplace

+ Handshake

+ Michigan Civil Service Office of Career Services

+ Michigan Works! Agency

+ Other Job Posting Site (Indeed, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn, etc.)

+ Pure Michigan Talent Connect

+ NEOGOV job alert

+ Veterans Organization

+ X (previously Twitter)

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1801 Recruitment - If you selected Other Job Posting, Veteran’s Organization, or Employee Referral in the previous question, please identify the source or employee name for which you learned of this opportunity.

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity

Address

[email protected]

PO Box 30714

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

517-241-9868

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/leo

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