Intermittent Worker

MSU Jobs • Starkville, MS

3d • Remote

About The Position

The National Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision (NRTC) at Mississippi State University invites applications for an Intermittent position, specializing in the program implementation for Older Adults who are Blind/Low Vision. The mission of the NRTC is to enhance employment and independent living outcomes for individuals who are blind or have low vision through research, training, education, and dissemination. The primary responsibilities of this position are to perform a variety of duties to assist with training, resource development, and technical assistance activities of the National Research and Training Center (NRTC) on Blindness and Low Vision. Some travel is required for this position. The Older Blind Specialist exercises considerable independence and technical judgment in the performance of duties. Remote work will be considered for this position. Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year. Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year. Salary Grade : UC Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department. Area of Specialization: Older Blind Specialist

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, with preferred fields of Rehabilitation Counseling, Gerontology, Vision Rehabilitation, or a related field
• Knowledge and experience in the use of current and emerging assistive technology used by persons who have visual impairments
• Knowledge of the special needs of older adults with vision impairment
• Ability to create engaging training activities
• Ability to develop and implement training evaluations
• Expertise with a variety of software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation

Nice To Haves

• Certification credentials/licensure in at least one rehabilitation-related area
• Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Gerontology, Vision Rehabilitation Therapy/Rehabilitation Teaching, Orientation & Mobility, or a closely related field
• At least three years of experience working directly with older adults.
• Experience presenting to groups of people.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive training and technical assistance program for agencies that provide older blind services
• Provide technical assistance to program administrators and direct service staff
• Develop collaborative relationships within the fields of aging and vision loss
• Review and create web-based technical assistance content
• Assist in identification of promising practices
• Attend and provide training at OIB-TAC annual conference
• The Older Blind Specialist may also assist with intensive technical assistance, developing reports, and peer-reviewed publications.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees