Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 02/27/19
Applications Due: 07/01/19
Vacancy ID: 64620
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyCorrections and Community Supervision, Department of
TitleInstructor of the Blind
Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching
Salary Grade18
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $56604 to $71980 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 12 AM
To 12 AM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Erie
Street Address Wende Correctional Facility
3040 Wende Road
City Alden
StateNY
Zip Code14004
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Either 1. a Bachelor’s degree or higher in rehabilitation teaching or vision rehabilitation therapy;
Or 2. a Bachelor’s degree or higher in any field and successful completion of the following courses that specifically address all of the following areas:
Anatomy of the Eye and Low Vision
Psycho-Social Aspects of Disability
Medical Aspects of Disability
Grade II, British Grade II, or Unified English Braille
Methods in Rehabilitation Teaching
Practicum, Field Work, or Internship in Rehabilitation Teaching;
OR 3. Current certification as a Certified Vision rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT) from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP), or a National Certification in Rehabilitation in Teaching for the Blind (NCRTB) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBBPCB).
Duties Description Providing teaching and rehabilitation services for legally blind and visually impaired individuals prepare written reports regarding the status of each inmate in order to establish a case history. May perform an introductory grade 1 braille lesson in order to elicit the inmates interest an promote motivation. Suggest services, aids, and appliances which will prove to be of benefit in their particular case. Questions inmates determine what training they desire, arrange future meetings to discuss possible learning programs and/or commence training. Inform inmates of the availability of instruction, rehabilitative facilities and service aids, appliances community services and of the befits mandated by law.
Additional Comments Position has travel.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Barbara Piersa
Telephone 716-937-4000
Fax 716-937-9537
Email Address Barbara.Piersa@doccs.ny.gov
Address
Street Wende Correctional Facility
3040 Wende Road
City Alden
State NY
Zip Code 14004
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