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Form of workThis position is located in the city of Albany .
COVID-19 Impacts to Working at DOR
DOR is closely monitoring the status of COVID-19 and ensuring our staff are supported in a safe work environment. While working on-site at any DOR facility, employees must follow current COVID-19 health orders issued by the California Department of Public Health or local health jurisdiction. DOR offers a hybrid work environment including in-office and remote work options for various positions.
Orientation Center for the Blind (OCB) in Albany. The OCB program is a 24/7 days a week residential facility providing independent living skills and prevocational training services to adults who are blind/visually impaired.
Available to staff: gym, and free on-sight parking. The campus is conveniently located walking distance from public transportation- BART and AC Transit buses, and the El Cerrito shopping plaza.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under direction of the Staff Services manager I (SSM I), Assistant Administrator for Programs and Services, the Vocational Instructor, Culinary Arts (ADL) Activities of Daily Living Teacher at the Orientation Center for the Blind plays an integral role in the rehabilitation process, teaching Activities of Daily Living skills to prepare for independence, academic and employment opportunities. The Vocational Instructor, Culinary Arts (ADL) provides individual and group instruction in Activities of Daily Living including cooking with small appliances, household cleaning tasks, personal hygiene and grooming and labeling and organization of their living environment to participants with visual impairments/blindness. The Vocational Instructor, Culinary Arts (ADL) participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team to support participants with developing independent living skills and adaptive techniques, and assists with participants' adjustment to blindness, developing socially appropriate attitudes and interests, and prepares participants to achieve independence through gainful employment.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR (CULINARY ARTS)
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-421554
Position #(s):
813-095-7587-XXX
Working Title:
VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR CULINARY ARTS, (ADL) Activities of Daily Living Teacher
Classification:
VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR (CULINARY ARTS) $5,189.00 - $6,817.00 A
$5,427.00 - $7,133.00 B
$5,687.00 - $7,471.00 C
$5,956.00 - $7,827.00 D
$6,237.00 - $8,195.00 E
$6,537.00 - $9,019.00 F
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Alameda County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
If you are interested in becoming a part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) invites you to apply for this employment opportunity.
DOR administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country. We have a three-pronged mission to provide services and advocacy that assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. DOR provides consultation, counseling, and vocational rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the consumers we serve.
DOR is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented and skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of communities that exist in California and values fairness and inclusion. Diversity encompasses characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, veteran status, criminal history, and family structures.
Our work at DOR is guided by the following core values:
- We believe in the talent and potential of individuals with disabilities.
- We invest in the future through creativity, ingenuity, and innovation.
- We ensure our decisions and actions are informed by interested individuals and groups.
- We pursue excellence through continuous improvement.
- We preserve the public's trust through compassionate and responsible provision of services.
VISION STATEMENT:
Employment, independence, and quality for all Californians with disabilities.
MISSION STATEMENT:
DOR works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provides services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Please visit our website to learn more about DOR and our mission.
Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Special Requirements
If mailing in an application, include JC#421554 / POS#813-095-7587-XXX on your State Application (STD678) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section found under the "Questions" tab of your CalCareer application template . Applicants who do not submit the required information may not be considered for this job.
Employment Application (STD.678):
It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application in order of current and old work experience. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD.678 may not be considered.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Credential: Possession of a valid California teaching credential which authorizes the holder to teach, on a full-time basis in the appropriate subject specialty. Applicants who do not possess this credential may take the examination but must meet the requirements and have an application on file with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing for the appropriate credential before an appointment can be made; applicant must secure the credential within 120 working days after appointment. After issuance, the credential must be maintained by completion of any required examinations or course work.
Candidates will be considered based on a competitive process.
Questions: If you have any questions, request information concerning this posting, need assistance in the application process, or require any type of Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Eric Mazariegos, Orientation Center for the Blind, at (510) 559-1214.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 3/31/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Rehabilitation
Attn: Personnel - JC-421554
721 Capitol Mall
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Rehabilitation
Personnel - JC-421554
721 Capitol Mall
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Other - Copy of valid California teaching credential
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Knowledge and experience with rehabilitative services and independent living skills training to individuals with blindness/visual impairments, proficient in matters pertaining to teaching Activities of Daily Living skills to persons who are blind/visually impaired. Ability to work with persons with multiple impairments and functional limitations.
Empathetic, understanding, and a willingness to work with people with disabilities; good written and verbal communication skills; willingness and ability to behave with integrity and professionalism in a manner consistent with DOR policies and CalHR regulations.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
There are many benefits to joining our team! We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:
- Pension through CALPERS
- Medical Benefits, including health , dental , and vision insurance
- Medical benefits into retirement
- Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b
- Leave benefit options (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave)
- Paid Holidays
- Group Legal Services
- School Loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
For the latest information on the attractive benefits offered by the state of California, explore the Health Benefits Summary provided by CalHR .
General State Employment Benefits and Protections
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Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Eric Mazariegos
(510) 559-1214
eric.mazariegos@dor.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 558-5850
Civil.Rights@dor.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Information
Candidates will be considered based on a competitive process.
Questions: If you have any questions, request information concerning this posting, need assistance in the application process, or require any type of Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Eric Mazariegos, Orientation Center for the Blind, at (510) 559-1214.
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free workplace. Any applicant for State employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing civil service and the special trust placed in public servants. Applications will be subject to screening and only the most qualified will be interviewed. Successful completion of live scan and a pre-employment physical (including drug testing for certain civil service classifications) will be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, nationa...
