[Job-Listings] FW: Extended Job Posting Announcement: NE Region Career Counselor #47730

[Andrews, David B (DEED)]

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From: Kreiling, Sara L (DEED) <Sara.L.Kreiling at state.mn.us> 
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 8:53 AM
To: #DEED_SSB-AllStaff <SSB-AllStaff.DEED at state.mn.us>
Subject: Extended Job Posting Announcement: NE Region Career Counselor #47730

The posting has been extended where the new closing date is set as 8.31. Please feel free to share! 

Job Opening ID# 47730

Job Class:  Rehabilitation Counselor Career Who May Apply:  This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 08/09/2021.
Date Posted:  08/03/2021
Closing Date:  08/31/2021
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:  Employ & Econ Development Dept / Employ & Economic Dev-MAPE
Division/Unit:  State Service f/t Blind Branch / SSB Workforce Development Work Shift/Work Hours:  Day Shift Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Telework: This position may be eligible for some telework.
Travel Required:  Yes, 20% local and regional travel with occasional overnights Salary Range: $25.71 - $37.82/hourly; $53,682 - $78,968/annually Classified Status:  Classified Bargaining Unit/Union:  214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE FLSA Status:  Exempt - Professional Connect 700 Program Eligible:  Yes


Job Summary

Job Summary

State Services for the Blind's (SSB) mission is to facilitate the achievement of vocational and personal independence by Minnesotans who are blind, visually impaired or Deaf Blind. We offer a dynamic team-oriented environment where everyone's contribution is key to achieving this mission. 

This position covers the Northeast region with offices located in Duluth and Hibbing, MN and covers the following counties: Koochiching, St. Louis Lake, Cook, Itasca, Aitkin, Carlton, Pine, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Isanti, and Chisago with possible officing out of International Falls, Duluth, Virginia, Grand Marais, Grand Rapids, Hibbing, Aitkin, Cloquet, Mora, Cambridge, Forest Lake.

As a Rehabilitation Counselor Career, this position plans, authorizes, and coordinates service delivery of individualized vocational rehabilitation (VR) services in partnership with the blind, visually impaired, and/or deaf blind customers. This position works to enable customers who possess substantial impediments to employment and to achieve successful employment outcomes. This position will also contribute to building a positive internal culture that makes SSB an extraordinary place to work. 


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

To receive credit for your education and experience, your resume should clearly describe how you meet each minimum and/or preferred qualification listed, including dates of employment.

Master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Vision Rehabilitation Therapy/Teaching, Social Work, Psychology, Disability Studies, Human Resources, Education, Special Education, School Counseling, or related degree as determined by the appointing authority

Three (3) years of related work experience which demonstrates knowledge of one-to-one counseling, caseload management, development of rehabilitation plans, customer assessment, and job placement services

Skills in human relations to build cooperative working relationships with customers as well as with partners throughout the vocational rehabilitation process

Incumbent must maintain valid driver's license, & insurance, OR have other reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind

Skill in a secondary language 

Ability to interpret and communicate complex information such as guidelines, regulations, policies, medical and psychiatric reports in plain language

Ability to analyze assessment information to identify and address the customer's vocational rehabilitation needs

Experience applying counseling techniques to conduct an effective diagnostic interview, to assist the client in completing the rehabilitation plan, and address any issues that emerge during the customer's rehabilitation process

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

Resumes of all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum Qualifications stated above. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you. Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It includes contact with the applicant's current and/or former employers.

A Criminal Background Check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. A criminal conviction will not automatically remove you from consideration for employment.

When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or leased vehicle, a driver's license record check will be conducted.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).


Application Details

Why Work For Us

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

How to Apply

Click "Apply" at the bottom of the page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 from 9:00AM - 4:00PM.

For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about the position contact Nicole Genord at nicole.genord at state.mn.us

Connect 700 (C700) applicants must email their certificate to Deed.hr at state.mn.us by 11:59PM of the posting close date to be considered as a C700 applicant.

The Department of Employment and Economic Development is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer, and encourages all qualified candidates to apply for job opportunities.  If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application and search tools, please contact Karen Lilledahl at 651-259-7089 or Karen.Lilledahl at state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers at state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance you need.

Sara Kreiling | Rehabilitation Counselor Supervisor she/her/hers Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development State Services for the Blind
2200 University Ave West, Suite 240, St. Paul MN 55114
651.237.7144 VP  |  612.394.3000 TEXT
Espanol callers: 651.300.3140
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