The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) seeks applicants for the position of Service Specialist for the Blind 2/Business Counselor in its Business Enterprise Program. This person, domiciled in Polk, Linn or Johnson County, travels Iowa and joins a small team which supports BEP operators statewide. The Business Counselor provides training and guidance on business and equipment operations, customer service, equipment maintenance, inventory, record keeping, inspections, and related issues.
 
 The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of business management, have mechanical abilities, and good attention to detail. The candidate will believe in the competency and capabilities of blind people and be able to teach program participants and trainees to perform their own maintenance and provide high-quality customer service.
 
 The ideal candidate will also possess self-motivation with great time management and interpersonal communication skills in-person, by text, email and meeting applications. This person works with the BEP team, operators and building management to solve problems and identify solutions. Demonstrating the ability to work with and instruct, inform, and educate people of varying backgrounds and levels of education is a must. Occasional overnights for multiple-stop visits or conferences/training may be expected.
 
 Experience in the following areas is not necessary but will be taken into consideration: vending, both operations and maintenance; inspections in any field; home or building maintenance; teaching; counseling; inventory management; food safety; money management or budgeting; record keeping; working independently; customer service; business management; and employee development.

Graduation from an accredited college or university and experience equal to one year of full-time professional or paraprofessional work in human service fields such as: social services; nursing; personnel; vocational rehabilitation; education; psychology; or intangible sales, interviewing, recruiting, and promotion; recreation, public information, volunteer service for public or private organizations, fund raising, or ministry in a recognized faith or denomination;