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<DIV id=wmQuoteWrapper>-------- Original Message --------<BR>Subject: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Blind) Job Opportunity at<BR>Connecticut Dept of Rehab Services-Bureau of Education and Services for<BR>the Blind<BR>From: "Sigman, Brian" <<a href="mailto:Brian.Sigman@ct.gov">Brian.Sigman@ct.gov</a>><BR>Date: Tue, January 21, 2014 8:07 am<BR><BR>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>State of Connecticut <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>Department of Rehabilitation Services<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>JOB OPPORTUNITY<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (BLIND)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>PLEASE FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC APPLICATION FILING INSTRUCTIONS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>OPEN TO: The Public<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>BARGAINING UNIT: Education P3-B (14), Monday – Friday 35 HRS.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>SALARY RANGE: $59,967.00 to 78,623.00 (Salary Grade EC 25) <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>LOCATION: 184 Windsor Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>JOB POSTING NO: 34796<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>POSTING DATE: January 17, 2014 – January 31, 2014<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>The Department of Rehabilitation Services, Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind is <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>recruiting to fill a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Blind) position. The preferred <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>candidate will have experience with job placement for people who are blind and hold a <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>PURPOSE OF CLASS: <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>In the Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind vocational rehabilitation program, <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>this class is accountable for providing and coordinating services that result in <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>employment for individuals who are legally blind. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>Interviews applicants who are legally blind for rehabilitation services; secures information <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>regarding education, work experience, interests, and aptitudes; arranges for <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>administration of vocational and related assessments; evaluates and interprets data and <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>assists clients on assigned caseload to select a plan of vocational services leading to <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>employment; arranges for rehabilitation services such as physical restoration, vocational<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>training, transportation and job placement; provides information on job growth trends; <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>provides counseling and guidance to individuals throughout rehabilitation process and <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>assists individuals in addressing matters regarding benefits, disability and vocational <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>adjustment; assesses labor market factors, performs significant outreach to employers to <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>identify job opportunities for clients on assigned caseload, works with community <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>rehabilitation providers to coordinate vocational services, establishes and maintains <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>working relationships with private, local, state and federal agency hiring authorities; <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>maintains case records, prepares and provides data required for federal and state <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>reporting requirements; speaks publicly to employers, community providers, advocacy <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>organizations on agency services and related topics; documents case work activities; <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>performs related duties as required. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>ABILITY;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>Knowledge of principles and techniques of vocational rehabilitation counseling, <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>interviewing and vocational testing; knowledge of community resources available to <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>provide and coordinate vocational rehabilitation services for individuals who are legally <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>blind ; knowledge of occupations, job requirements and safety factors; knowledge of <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>medical and psychological aspects of disabilities; considerable interpersonal skills; <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>considerable oral and written communication skills.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>A Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or a closely related field that satisfies <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>degree requirement for rehabilitation counselor certification, and one (1) year of <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>professional experience in rehabilitation counseling, job placement of persons with <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>disabilities or vocational adjustment counseling. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>The State of Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and strongly <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Candidates who meet the above requirements should complete a <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>State of Connecticut Application for Examination or Employment (CT-HR-12). Incomplete, blank or <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>late applications will not be considered. Also, no fax or hand-delivered copies will be <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>accepted. The CT-HR-12 Application Form may be downloaded from the State of Connecticut’s <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>Department of Administrative Services Human Resources Services Website at: <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'><A href="http://www.das.state.ct.us/exam/default.asp#APPLICATION_FORMS" target=_blank>www.das.state.ct.us/exam/default.asp#APPLICATION_FORMS</A>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>Please mail your completed State of Connecticut Application for Examination or Employment <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>(CT-HR-12) to:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>Sabrina Betts, Human Resources Specialist<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>Department of Rehabilitation Services<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>25 Sigourney Street, Human Resources, 6<SUP>th</SUP> Floor<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>Hartford, CT. 06106<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY January 31, 2014.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div></DIV></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></span></body></html>