The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is seeking a motivated and skilled individual to fill the position of *Home Management Instructor *for the Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (DSBVI).  You will provide independent living skills training for adults who are blind with the goal of fostering self-sufficiency and employment. This position involves one-on-one and group training sessions. *Principal Duties *The Home Management Instructor  performs the following tasks: 

• Provide one-on-one and group home management training,focusing on basic skills needed to independently manage a household including cooking,cleaning,laundry,organization skills,product identification strategies,financial management,shopping,apartment hunting,managing mail and other documents,braille/tactile marking options,use of various appliances,adaptive technology,and other skills useful in managing a home.
• Assist in the development of curriculum for group and individual training goals.
• Lead group discussions to promote self-confidence,self-reliance,and positive attitudes about blindness.
• Attend staff meetings and client staffing as scheduled.
• Cross-train with other staff to ensure quality services and provide substitutions when necessary.
• Prepare monthly student reports and evaluations.
• Coordinate and participate in monthly training center activities for students.
• Conduct outreach presentations to organizations and community groups to recruit for rehabilitation programs.
• Attend state conventions of the blind.
• Help students achieve intermediate objectives and vocational goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

*The Ideal Applicant *The model applicant for this position is someone who has: 

• Preference for bachelor s degree or higher in a related field (e.g.,vocational rehabilitation,psychology,sociology,social work,Teacher of the Visually Impaired).
• Preference for experience in teaching adults who are blind or low vision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word,Outlook,Excel) and adaptive technologies for the blind.
• Strong organizational,communication (verbal and written),and leadership skills.
• Ability to assess,monitor,and evaluate needs and progress in services.
• Enthusiastic with a positive outlook on life.
• Ability to deliver presentations or training using effective methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of vocational training principles,theories,and practices.
• Ability to follow applicable laws,rules,regulations,and policies.

Why You Should Join Our Team This is an opportunity to make a difference.  Along with the satisfaction of helping individuals with disabilities you will receive great health and retirement benefits.  Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer.  We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work life balance. The Agency

The mission of Workfo rce Services is to strengthen

 Utah s communities by connecting the workforce to new opportunities and providing services to individuals and families in need.

 Today,more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs,meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses,administering temporary assistance,and providing economic data and analysis. Through a collaborative approach,the department has served millions of Utahns and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives. These include intergenerational poverty,homelessness,affordable housing,supporting refugees,helping rural communities,serving veterans and individuals with disabilities,and getting Utahns trained and back to work. To learn more about Workforce Services, 

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