Transition Life Skills Specialist

Summary of Work

As a Transition / Life Skills Specialist, you will work with students and adults in a team setting providing instruction at the School for the Blind as well as periodic work in communities across the state.

During training weeks for different age groups, you will assist with instruction in various life skills (activities of daily living, i.e.) for those with low vision or blindness. Building career readiness concepts and skills with students will be a major aspect of daily work. Developing relationships with employers and assisting students with scheduled job experiences in those settings is a key responsibility. Some travel within the state to visit student in schools and employment settings is an expectation.

To thrive in this position, you must be willing to enthusiastically learn the resources and skills to enable independence for students with low vision or blindness. Structured, on-the-job training will be provided and participation in blindness-related coursework may be required. We are looking for someone who enjoys teaching and role-modeling, is passionate about empowering others, and is a team player.

Minimum Qualifications

An associated degree or greater in a medical field (OT, PT, or nursing) or those with rehabilitation, education, or other human services related degrees will be considered. Those with experience working with people with disabilities will be given preference.

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Application Procedures

All applications must be made via the Careers site. Paper or e-mailed submissions will no longer be accepted. Applicationsmust be completed by 11 : 59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the posted closing date. Only complete applications will be considered and must include the following :

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three professional references

For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process contact Paula Solheim at 701-795-2343 or paulasolheim@nd.gov

The finalist for the position will be subject to state and federal criminal background checks, which includes fingerprinting.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.