Blind Children Specialist I

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Functional Title: Blind Children Specialist I
Job Title: Blind Children Specialist I
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: BCP - Program Admin
Posting Number: 19229
Closing Date: 08/05/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Community and Social Services
Salary Range: $3,409.83 - $4,252.00
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-16
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework:
Travel: Up to 75%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: TYLER
Job Location Address: 3303 MINEOLA HWY
Other Locations: Tyler
MOS Codes: 4C0X1

Brief Job Description:

The Blind Children’s Specialist I is hired by and reports to the Program Manager. The Blind Children’s Specialist I performs entry level work and is responsible for providing services to children who are blind and visually impaired children and their families through direct skills trainings, parent education and case management to promote the child’s self-sufficiency and foster vocational discovery and development. Employees in this class provide direct services and caseload management in a designated territory and partner with community and educational partners to ensure each child reaches their individual goals.

Work at this level is performed under general supervision and substantial mentoring with some latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employees in this class may provide training and mentoring to other specialists. Performs related work as directed or other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

Task 1: Implementing and documenting quality BCVDDP services to children and families (35%)

Task 2: Provides high quality BCVDDP Direct Skills Training services to children, families, external partners and BCP staff. (30%)

Task 3: Maintains compliance with BCVDDP Program Policy, Procedures and Quality Assurance. (25%)

Task 4: Professional Development to advance the BCVDDP mission and services (10%)

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

NA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Working knowledge of child growth and development.

Working knowledge of the psychological, social, pre-vocational issues faced by blind or visually impaired.

Working knowledge of counseling techniques as applied to children with disabilities.

Working knowledge of resources applicable to children with visual disabilities.

Working knowledge of caseload management by objectives.

Working knowledge of report and record maintenance principles and practices.

Skill in using personal computer and familiarity with Windows environment and Microsoft Office software.

Skill in assessing and providing appropriate counseling, guidance and other assistance in connection with the established program plan.

Ability to formulate an individual program plan with the child and family based on diagnostic and evaluative data.

Ability to clearly express ideas, instructions, and reports orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, departmental staff, agency staff, and the outside agencies with which the position interacts.

Ability to plan, organize and review essential functions for efficient results.

Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; calculate decimals and percentages; interpret graphs

Initial Screening Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 1 year experience providing case management.
• 1 year experience working with children.
• 1 year experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Preferred Criteria

• Bachelor's degree, preference in child development, special education, counseling, human services, sociology, rehabilitation, or psychology.
• Master's degree.
• 2 years of experience teaching and/or training children.
• 2 years of experience providing case management.

Additional Information

Applications must be complete and grammar will also be assessed. Interviewee selection is based on applicant demonstrating a clear match to all minimum criteria and preference is given to those applicants matching the majority of preferred criteria. Applicants must complete an assessment upon submission of their application. Interview selection will be based upon a combination of a clear match to the criteria and the assessment. This position reports to the HHS Tyler office and serves a caseload in Tyler and surrounding areas.

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

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Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.