READER/DRIVER - 48006076 (BLIND SERVICES)

Requisition No: 823266 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: READER/DRIVER - 48006076 (BLIND SERVICES)

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 48006076 

Salary:  $15.00/hour 

Posting Closing Date: 06/30/2024 

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DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES
LOCATION: DAYTONA BEACH (VOLUSIA COUNTY)

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A LEVEL 2 BACKGROUND SCREENING IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY.
ALL EMPLOYMENT GAPS MUST BE EXPLAINED AND INCLUDED WITH WORK HISTORY WHEN APPLYING.

THIS IS A STATE OF FLORIDA OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) OPPORTUNITY. 
**Applicants may be required to provide proof of a clear driving history prior to employment in this position**

***This advertisement will be used to fill multiple vacancies***
 

Job Description:
This is a part time reader/driver position within the Division of Blind Services. The goal of the Division of Blind Services is to assist individuals with visual impairments in achieving or maintaining an employment outcome that is consistent with his/her unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choices. The incumbent will provide reading and transportation services for the Career, Technology, & Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CTTC) staff members with visual impairments.

Examples of Work:

• Acts as a reader for the Career, Technology, & Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CTTC) staff members.
• Provides transportation to scheduled appointments.
• Reads incoming mail and clears in-boxes, ensuring that all pertinent information is reviewed.
• Faxes, scans, and copies.
• Assists with obtaining signatures from Division of Blind Services clients.
• Operates the state vehicle and follows all guidelines in relation to the use of the state vehicle.
• Maintains confidentiality standards required by all State Employees.
• Possesses and maintains a valid Florida Driver's License and a clear driving record.
• Inputs work hours into the People First System. 
• All other duties required/requested to assist Center staff with work.
   

JOB CHARACTERISTICS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications:

• This position requires a valid Florida Class E Driver License with an acceptable driving record in accordance with FDOE and DBS State Vehicle Policies and Procedures.  An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:
  • Three (3) or more moving violations in the past 2 years that accumulate 3 or more points per violation.
  • Any two (2) convictions of reckless driving in the past 2 years.
  • A suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past 2 years; and/or
  • A suspension or revocation for refusal to take a field sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction in the past 3-4 years. 
  • Your driving record will be reviewed, and the status of your driver license confirmed.
• Ability to maintain a clear driving history.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.  

To be considered for a position with the Division of Blind Services:

• All fields in the candidate profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
• All previous periods of employment must be listed and accounted for. Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first. 
• Periods of employment should include the supervisor's name and contact information. 
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.  Gaps of employment of 3 months or more must be addressed on the application. 
• Work history, hours worked, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position. Putting "see resume" does not substitute for completing all sections of the candidate profile.
• Responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable in the candidate profile. Not all applicants will be interviewed. Preference will be given for qualifying veterans, employees in layoff status and qualified candidates based on a review of their overall scores, KSAs, primary and supplemental applications, as well as completion of any required work samples, willingness questionnaires, and behavioral/personality/skills tests, and interview responses, as applicable. References and file reviews from previous employment will be verified to determine suitability.
• Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information.
• Individuals lacking the ability to competently do the job and those who are unable to positively contribute to a productive team environment, need not apply.
• The successful candidate must be able to pass a Level II Background screening.
• If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must attach the correct supporting documentation to be considered (DD214). 
• If you are claiming Right to First Interview, you must attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying to be considered. 

The Florida Division of Blind Services is committed

to increasing recruitment and hiring of Veterans and individuals with disabilities and

improving employment outcomes.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.