REHABILITATION INSTRUCTOR 2 APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $59,257.44 to $87,570.72 PAY GRADE: 33 The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10. For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below. In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed. JOB INFORMATION Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location. Department: Employment, Training and Rehab (http://detr.state.nv.us/) Division: Rehabilitation Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson Job Class Code: 12.449 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 50097 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 01/08/2025 Close Date: 01/14/2025 Recruiter: PAULA MILES Phone: (702)486-7957 Email: pgmiles@detr.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 0 Days 1 Hrs 6 Mins The Position Rehabilitation Instructors assist blind and visually impaired clients in achieving employability, personal adjustment and maximum independence through training in alternative techniques of worksite functionality and daily living in clients- work site, residence and in the community. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. This Rehabilitation Instructor is for the Older Individuals who are Blind (OIB) program. The incumbent provides essential services to individuals with visual impairments, focusing on delivering high-quality instruction, evaluations, and case management to help participants achieve their independent living and vocational goals. This role involves conducting timely eligibility determinations and assessments; evaluating participants' daily living skills; teaching on assistive devices; and collaborating with clients to create an individualized adjustment training plan tailored to their goals, strengths, and preferences. The Rehabilitation Instructor delivers training, while maintaining regular contact with participants and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and agency policies through accurate and timely documentation. Additionally, the role includes building and sustaining relationships with community partners, service providers, and vendors to promote agency services and foster new opportunities for collaboration. **The State of Nevada does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.** To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class\_Specifications-12\_0/ To Qualify: In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in rehabilitation teaching of the blind or closely related field and one year of professional experience training persons who are blind or visually impaired in alternative techniques of independent living and providing instruction in the use of low vision aids in a rehabilitation setting; OR one year of experience as a Rehabilitation Instructor I in Nevada State service. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for fingerprinting. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following: Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/ More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. To begin the application process, click on the Apply button. Click Cancel to return to the previous page.