Temporary Overnight Youth Service Staff

Temporary Overnight Youth Service Staff

Salary

$19.00 Hourly

Location

Des Moines - 50313 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

27-01385

Agency

131 Iowa Department for the Blind

Opening Date

11/12/2026

Closing Date

11/26/2026 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact

April Stotz, 515-829-7411 or april.stotz@blind.state.ia.us

To Apply

Applicants are encouraged to attach a resume and cover letter to their NEOGOV application

Job Description

This is a non-merit, temporary position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

The Iowa Department for the Blind is seeking a Temporary Overnight Youth Service Staff member to support our Weekend Retreat Program.

We are looking for an individual with a strong positive attitude toward blindness, a passion for working with High School students with diverse populations, and excellent problem-solving abilities.

This position provides an opportunity to work with a collaborative team of energetic professionals dedicated to empowering individuals through high-quality training and support.

The selected candidate will work two 12-hour overnight shifts up to one weekend per month.

Essential Functions

Instruction and Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with retreat participants to ensure safety and code of conduct adherence with all students.

Applicants should demonstrate strong communication skills, conveying information and ideas clearly in person, by phone, in groups, through email, video conferencing, or other communication methods.

Actively listens, engages with participants, and provides constructive feedback. Shows emotional intelligence, remains calm under pressure, and communicates in a respectful and supportive manner.

Supports clients in building self-confidence, developing a positive attitude toward blindness, and achieving meaningful success outcomes.

Leadership

This role will be responsible for ensuring all students participating in our weekend retreat have staff available overnight for any needs that may occur. This individual will be in a leadership position and will need to convey a positive attitude and professionalism with the students they are supporting.

Working for IDB provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of blind Iowans while enjoying the stability, support, and growth opportunities offered by state employment.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

There are no minimum qualifications for this temporary position.

Employer State of Iowa

Agency 131 Iowa Department for the Blind Address 524 4th St

Des Moines, Iowa, 50309

Website https://blind.iowa.gov/