Orientation Counselor II
State of Nebraska

Omaha, Nebraska

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Description
Are you looking to make a difference in people's lives? Are you hoping to make an impact? Look no further! The Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired is seeking a determined and dedicated individual to join their team. As an Orientation Counselor you can expect to preform routine counseling and guidance relevant to an individual's overall adjustment to blindness, provide teaching of non-visual techniques in the rehabilitation of blind/visually impaired individuals, and more. When applying for this position please attach a resume and cover letter. The tasks you preform will vary greatly and are based on the needs of the individual client, families or guardians or consulting agency.

This position is located in Omaha, Nebraska at the Omaha State Office Building and may require some telecommuting as a part of the position.

We offer an excellent total compensation package including: 13 paid holidays; vacation and sick leave; State-matched retirement plan; health, dental, vision, and life insurance options! Treating others with dignity & respect - ethically sound - customer always the priority. Sound like you? This might be your perfect fit!

Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00
Examples of Work
-Describe the availability of services to new referrals and gathers information as needed to complete applications for services. Refers blind consumers to services offered by other agencies or organizations as appropriate.

-Determine eligibility for services based on the applicant's unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice. Gathers medical information as needed for documentation of blindness or visual impairment.

-Evaluate the present level of skills possessed by clients to identify attainable goals and areas of needed improvement to adjust to blindness.

-Develop an individualized plan for independent living in conjunction with consumers with independent living goals designed to maximize their ability to participate fully in their home communities.

-Counsel clients in their overall adjustment to blindness with particular emphasis on achieving a positive understanding of blindness based on the belief that blind people are capable of full participation in society using the alternative skills of blindness.

-Prepare and Coordinate instructional programs in training of the alternative skills of blindness in the field or at the Training Center for the Blind.

-Prepare periodic reports to evaluate the clients' progress toward successful rehabilitation and to monitor the overall effectiveness of programs provided.

-Build trusting relationship with employers and businesses in the community and help develop after-school work experiences for blind/visually impaired students.

-Provide follow-up services for clients in all aspects of adjustment to blindness including working with family members.

-Monitor progress towards the achievement of personal goals specified in individual service plans and maintain documentation of all activities and services provided in case service records in compliance with federal and state regulations.

-Collaborate with public and private schools, institutions of higher education, health care providers, human service agencies, consumer groups and organizations, and other relevant community resources on behalf of blind consumers.

-Conduct presentations for the public and interested groups designed to promote greater awareness and understanding of blindness and the capabilities of blind people.
Qualifications / Requirements
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in social science, behavioral science, social work, counseling/guidance, vocational rehabilitation, psychology, sociology, human development, education or related and two years' experience OR Master's degree in any of the above mentioned fields or related area and one year of experience. Maintaining of the CVRCB Certification, once acquired on the job.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
-Knowledge of teaching and the understanding of the agency's philosophy of working with the blind, various educational modalities as they pertain to the rehabilitation of blind individuals (i.e., Braille, cane travel, assistive technology, etc.); -Understanding of problems arising from blindness, counseling techniques used in the rehabilitation of the blind and ability to apply techniques in proper situations.

-Skill in evaluating each client's needs and the subsequent preparation and implementation of instructional programs to answer these needs.

-Ability to lead and mentor others in the completion of work, organize and coordinate various ongoing instructional programs, effectively evaluate the results of instructional programs, and revise such programs as warranted; apply specific counseling techniques according to the situation; and establish a strong working rapport with clients, general public, and other service agencies.

-Computer skills are required.


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