[**[R-9879 Reference#3110105515150 Posting Date: May 6, 2024

[**[Candidates who are blind or visually impaired and/or deaf or hard of hearingare encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as permitted by federal laws. Information related to disability is not required, and if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDBs efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.

[[POSITION[: Adjustment Specialist [**[ Alabama School for the Blind

[**[ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND [[Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the worlds most comprehensive education, rehabilitation and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind and multidisabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 36,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year. [[Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, ten regional centers located throughout the State of Alabama with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings and a manufacturing facility that is the states largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind.[ Our employees are among the organizations most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.

[**[ABOUT THE ROLE [[Our employees are among the organizations most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our Mission makes AIDB a unique place to work and we invite you to be a part of the miracles that happen every day, [[As an Adjustment Specialist for Alabama School for the Blind (ASB), you will be responsible for working closely with ASBs Student Life to enrich and empower the lives of our students. [[ASB is a committed to meet our students where they are. The right candidate for this job will have a passion working with students and colleagues to ensure all students receive a world class education.

[**[ABOUT YOU [[You will play a vital role in the lives of our students and be a part of the miracles that happen every day at AIDB and ASB. This will be accomplished by demonstrating flexibility, positive attitude, agility, and professional maturity.

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• Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology or Special Education, or related field.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours (days, evenings and weekends).
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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• Possess a CDL Drivers License upon employment.

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Must demonstrate competency in reading nd writing Braille by scoring 80% or better on AIDB Braille Skills Assessment Inventory within the first twenty- four (24) months of employment.

Must complete and maintain certification as an instructor of AIDB behavior management training program in order to train other staff members within the first twelve (12) months of employment.

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