Public Information Officer

City of Saratoga • Full-time • Saratoga, CA, US • 3w ago

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

Under direct supervision, gain specialized knowledge and practical experience in teaching/counseling customers who are blind, visually impaired or deaf/blind. Develop specialized skills by participating in specific in-service training activities and by providing instruction and counseling to customers, eventually assuming responsibility for a caseload. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Requires a Master’s degree with major course work in orientation and mobility or a Bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years of supervised experience in instruction of persons who are blind, visually impaired or deaf/blind.

Work Hours & Location/Agency Contact

8:30 - 5:00PM MONDAY-FRIDAY

Division of Rehabilitation Services

Bureau of Blind Services

2301 NE Adams

Peoria

CONTACT: Bernice Kimmons

100 S. Grand Ave. East 3rd Floor

Springfield, IL 62762

FAX: 217/524-3385

Current employees will need to complete and submit a bid form and on line application or CMS100 Employment Application to the contact listed above. Non State Employees must apply below.

How to Apply

Click Here for Applicant Information and Grading Procedures

This position may require a current grade from Central Management Services (CMS), Division of Examining and Counseling, to be deemed qualified and available for employment consideration. For more information, please refer to the Work4Illinois website at Work.Illinois.Gov and select 'Application Procedures'. Additional information may also be obtained from the Agency Contact listed above or by contacting CMS, Division of Examining and Counseling at Work4Illinois@Illinois.gov or (217) 782-7100, (217) 785-3979 (TDD/TTY), (800) 526-0844 (TTY Only).

Additional Documentation For Rehabilitation/ Mobility Instructor Trainee

Class Specification

Additional Title and Exam Information

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NOTE: Salary amounts shown are only to be used as a guide; actual salary will be determined at the time of hire based on current salary plans and/or collective bargaining agreements, if applicable.

Benefits For State Employees

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Healthcare Benefits

The State offers its employees a comprehensive health and dental program along with a wide array of supplemental insurance programs. Illinois has long been committed to providing employees with the best possible insurance benefits at the greatest possible value.

Retirement Benefits

In addition to health and dental insurance programs, state employees are offered a generous pension program with options that can be tailored to meet employees' needs.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits such as holidays, annual leave and sick leave.

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Note: The above benefits are available to most state employees with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary, part-time and student worker positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits.