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Rehabilitation Teacher for the Blind
Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
Family Support Division

The rewards and chances to assist are great! Nearly half of all Missourians are touched by the work of the employees of the Department of Social Services. By working with the Family Support Division, you can make a difference in the lives of the families our agency serves.

County Locations:	Cole County (Jefferson City), Greene County (Springfield), Jackson County (Kansas City), and St. Louis City and County
Pay Range:	$31,320.00 - $44,640.00
How to Apply:	Complete a State of Missouri on-line application and fax it to 573-522-3284 (not yet available online)

Position Description: Makes assessments of the impact the loss of vision has on blinded persons, assesses needs of the client and takes steps to assist in compensating for the loss of vision.  Provides counseling services to individual clients as necessary to help in realistically accepting the loss of vision and to assist the client in remaining a contributing member of the family and community.  Participates with a rehabilitation counselor and mobility specialist as a member of the rehabilitation team to provide comprehensive services to clients.  Provides direct teaching services to blind and visually impaired persons in their own homes.  Interprets services available to blind and visually impaired persons and determines what services are needed and desired.  Teaches skills necessary for daily living and homemaking activities.  Teaches Braille, scriptwriting, typing and other communication skills, as needed.  Gives limited travel instruction, with both sighted guide and cane, about the client's home and immediate surroundings.  Teaches handicrafts for therapeutic purposes.  Assists blind and visually impaired persons in obtaining and operating special aids and devices such as talking book machines, magnifying aids and homemaking aids.  Works with the family and other persons in the community as indicated by the needs of the blind or visually impaired person.  Refers persons in need of eye care, other medical care or special services to an appropriate provider.  Works cooperatively with personnel in other agencies to enable the blind and visually impaired persons to achieve maximum services and independence.  Keeps records and makes reports as required.  Orders equipment and training aids necessary for effective client training and job performance.  Serves as case manager for all Vocational Rehabilitation clients whose vocational goal is homemaker and for all Independent Living Rehabilitation clients.  Evaluates the need for and teaches blind diabetics in the use of adaptive devices to measure blood sugar and insulin.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with specialization in orientation and mobility, rehabilitation counseling, education, social work, behavioral sciences, home economics (with emphasis in home management) or closely related areas.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Prior to appointment, an applicant must demonstrate proficiency in and ability to teach Grade II Braille, mobility and alternative techniques used by blind and visually impaired persons to perform activities of daily living as required and evaluated by the Rehabilitation Services for the Blind section.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer,
services provided on a nondiscriminatory basis