Job Description

Come 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) / DSBVI is seeking a skilled and motivated Support Service Provider (SSP) - Sighted Guide for the deafblindto work in Cedar City, Iron County, UT.

• American Sign Language (ASL) skills are preferred for this position but not required.
• May receive up to 29 hours a week; hours worked a week will depend on number of clients on caseload.

Principal Duties

Support Service Provider performs the following tasks :

• Encourages community integration, increases the level of independence and supports the rights of deafblind persons to have unrestricted access to their environment.
• Relays visual and environmental information that a sighted-hearing individual would normally have access to.
• Serves as a guide while walking to ensure safety, assist with reading, errands, basic banking, recreational activities and transportation.
• Assists in learning about opportunities available in their area, attend trainings and practice skills.

Preference

Preference may be given for the following :

• Experience working with people with disabilities.
• Fluency in ASL.

The Agency The mission of Workforce 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, click here.

Supplemental Information

DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees.