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This is a part-time Reader/Driver (Clerk) position located within the Division of Blind Services, District 5 Office in Daytona Beach, Florida. The goal of the Division of Blind Services Employment Program 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 a Human Services Program Consultant (Counselor) or other staff member with visual impairments, to assist the Counselor and/or staff member in meeting his/her essential job requirements that require work tasks outside of the office environment. The incumbent in this position will work a minimum of 20-30 hours per week up to a maximum of 40 hours as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Acts as a reader for a Counselor.
• Provides transportation for a Counselor or other staff member to provide community outreach and informational sessions to unreached and underserved populations.
• Provides transportation for staff attending client-related meetings.
• 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.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License and a clear driving record.
• Inputs work hours into the People First System.
• Completes vehicle logs timely and accurately.
• May perform light office duties should the need arise.
• Performs other duties as requested.
• Some travel is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to find information and identify essential information.
• Ability to speak and communicate clearly.
• Ability to listen and interpret what others say and ask questions as appropriate.
• Ability to use mathematics as needed to solve problems.
• Knowledge of administrative/clerical procedures and systems.
• Knowledge of basic computer software programs and applications.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain a clear driving history and a valid Florida Driver's License.

Who We're Looking For:

The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. Attendance is an essential function.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to maintain a clear driving history.
• Ability to maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to candidates with: Work experience chauffeuring or providing driving services. (Limousine, Taxi, Uber, Lyft)
• Experience working with people with disabilities.

Division of Blind Services Mission Statement:

The Division of Blind Services ensure blind and visually impaired Floridians have the tools, support and opportunities to achieve success. In partnership with others, we create a barrier-free environment in the lives of Floridians with visual disabilities. The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible. The Division serves thousands of Floridians through its plethora of programs and services. District and Satellite Offices located throughout the state, as well as the Career, Technology and Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CTTC), and the Braille and Talking Books Library. The Division of Blind Servies has become a national model in education, employment and other services that foster independence for blind and visually impaired Floridians.

Background Screening Requirement:

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct the required verifications. No applicant for a designated position will be employed, contracted or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, finger printing for all purposes and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement.

Selective Service System (SSS) and Requirement:

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the Selective Service website.

Special Note:

Please note that this position requires an on-site schedule. Telework is not available for this role.