Support Service Provider (SSP) - Utah County - State of Utah : Job Details

Salary: $19.79 HourlyLocation : Utah County, UTJob Type: Part TimeJob Number: 42963Agency: 600 Department of Workforce ServicesUnit: 6480 Deaf-Blind Support (SSP's)Opening Date: 10/03/2024Closing Date: ContinuousFLSA: Non-ExemptRecruiter: Lisa Smith ~ [email protected]# of Openings: 1Schedule Code Description: There is no probation period for a IN employee.Benefits: This position is not eligible for benefits.Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.Career Mobility: This position may be filled as a career mobility.Location: Vocational Rehabilitation Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired -250 North 1950 West, Suite B,Salt Lake City, UT 84116-7902.*Will serve in Utah County, Utah.Schedule Code: IN - This is a career service exempt at will position. Employees in this schedule may not work more than 30 hours per week.Driver License Requirements: Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: eligibility/Current RulesEEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-###-####.Job DescriptionCome work for the most caring division in the state! We help increase independence, community integration and productivity for the blind and visually impaired. The Mission of the Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (DSBVI) is to assist individuals in achieving their highest level of independence, participation in society and employment consistent with individual interests, values, preferences and abilities. The Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR) is seeking a skilled and motivated Support Service Provider (SSP) - a sighted guide for the deafblind to work in Utah County, UT. Principal DutiesSupport Service Provider performs the following tasks:

• Encourage community integration, increases the level of independence and supports the rights of deafblind persons to have unrestricted access to their environment.
• Relay visual and environmental information that a sighted-hearing individual would normally have access to.
• Serve as a guide while walking to ensure the safety, assist with reading, errands, basic banking, recreational activities and transportation.
• Assist in learning about opportunities available in their area, attend trainings and practice skills.
• May receive up to 29 hours a week; hours worked will depend on the number of clients within the caseload.
• Provide transportation for clients/consumers in a private vehicle and when available support the client's use of the public transportation system to carry out the duties of a SSP.
• American Sign Language (ASL) skills are preferred.

Preference Preference may be given for the following:

• Experience working with people with disabilities.
• Experience working with tactile.
• Fluency in ASL is preferred.

The AgencyThe mission of Workforce Services is we 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, Supplemental Information DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees.Benefits:The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click FMLA General Notice: (right click + open link in new tab) (clic derecho + abrir en una pestaa nueva?)01 Your answers to the questions on this application must be supported by your resume or work history otherwise you may not receive credit.

• I acknowledge that I have read the statement above.

02 How many years of professional experience do you have working with individuals who are deaf, blind or deafblind?

• No related experience
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 or more years

03 Please rate the level your American Sign Language skills.

• No ASL skills
• Beginner (know the alphabet and a few signs)
• Intermediate (can communicate pretty well in a casual setting)
• Advanced (can communicate well in a variety of settings, perhaps a novice interpreter)
• Fluent (a native signer whose main method of communication is ASL, or higher level interpreter)

04 Rate your level of experience with community outreach and inter-agency networking.

• No related experience
• Limited experience - I have limited experience in this area and would need training and support to be effective.
• Moderate experience - I have some experience in this area and would be effective with limited training and support.
• Extensive experience - I have extensive experience in this area and would bring immediate value to the position.

05 This position is responsible to conduct regular needs assessments on individuals who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Blind/Visually Impaired. Rate your level of experience providing needs assessment with individuals.

• No related experience
• Limited experience - I have limited experience in this area and would need training and support to be effective.
• Moderate experience - I have some experience in this area and would be effective with limited training and support.
• Extensive experience - I have extensive experience in this area and would bring immediate value to the position.

06 Please rate your ability to come up with creative solutions to problem solve.

• No related experience
• Limited experience - I have limited experience in this area and would need training and support to be effective.
• Moderate experience - I have some experience in this area and would be effective with limited training and support.
• Extensive experience - I have extensive experience in this area and would bring immediate value to the position.

07 Driving will be required for this position. Do you have a valid Utah drivers license?

• No
• Yes

08 Driving will be required for this position. Can you provide proof of valid car insurance?

• No
• Yes

09 Are you a current Department of workforce Services (DWS) employee?

• No
• Yes

10 This position will require a criminal background check and access to confidential BCI information.

• I acknowledge that I have read and understand the statement above.

11 Please click on the link below to review our Equal Opportunity Law Notice before applying to this job.

• I acknowledge that I have read the Equal Opportunity Law Notice.

12 Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.

• State of Utah job site (www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah)
• Referred by a Friend or Family
• Indeed
• Other External Job Board or Site
• LinkedIn
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• DWS job website (www.jobs.utah.gov)
• Advertisement (Digital Ad, Billboard, Print, etc)
• Professional Network (Association, Membership, Work Colleague)
• University Network (Handshake, School Job Board, Career Center, etc)
• Contacted by a Recruiter
• Career or Job Fair
• Internship
• Interviewed for different position
• Internal communications (Agency/Division, etc)
• Other (not listed above)

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