[Job-Listings] FW: [Rehab] Arkansas General VR Pre-ETS VRC Vacancy

Wed May 26 20:44:16 UTC 2021

I am forwarding this posting that went to the Rehab list.  It is for a
rehab counselor for the blind in Arkansas.
Best wishes,
Dick Davis

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Subject: [Rehab] Arkansas General VR Pre-ETS VRC Vacancy

Howdy Federationist CRCs,

My agency, the General VR Agency for Arkansas, is hiring a Pre-ETS CRC for
Region 4, which is here in my District, along the Arkansas/Oklahoma
Border, the Arkansas River, and in the Ozark Foothills. Very, very low
cost of living, I rent a 3 Bedroom 2 Bath House on a Corner Lot for $500 a
month! Ha! Paid off both cars since I transferred here! There are only 2
Blind VRCs in Arkansas, working in General VR, so come on, join us! It's
worth applying for! Our Regional Area Manager, Dana Byrum, never batted an
eye when she interviewed me, for my transfer from Blind VR. Very friendly
working environment. Contact me privately for any answers. It is a
straight up Pre-eTS Transition caseload, no Adult VR. Perfect for
counselors who enjoy working with High School kids.   - Kyle
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Vacancy Announcement 220801904 5 21.pdf
The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services - Rehabilitation Services is
recruiting for a Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
(Pre-Employment
Transition) position. The Certified Vocational Rehabilitation
Pre-Employment Transition Counselor is responsible for assessing,
monitoring, and counseling students that are identified as pre-employment
transition participants. Pre-employment transition will serve clients who
are in the high school or post-secondary setting receiving pre-employment
transition services to age 21. This position is located in the Fort Smith
Field Office, 400 Rogers Ave., Suite C, For Smith, AR 72901.
Thoroughly read the attached Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
(Pre-Employment Transition) functional job description for qualification
requirements, job duties, and responsibilities. This job vacancy is posted
on the ARCareers website.
Employment Application Procedure
Apply online through the ARCareers website,
https://arcareers.arkansas.gov/.
Upload your current resume with
your employment application.
Each candidate is expected to respond to the position-relevant questions
that are posted near the end of the electronic employment application. The
hearing impaired may telephone the Arkansas Relay Service at
1-800-285-1131.
Applications and resumes are subject to inspection under the Arkansas
Freedom of Information Act. Applications and resumes must be posted on the
ARCareers website by 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, June 01, 2021.
Arkansas Division of Workforce Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age,
national origin, disability, or political affiliation. Qualified
applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations needed
to participate in our application process.
Position Summary
The Certified Vocational Rehab/Pre-Employment Transition Counselor is
responsible for testing, assessing, and counseling students in their
vocational goals.

The Pre-Employment Transition Counselor is responsible for assessing,
monitoring, and counseling students that are identified as pre-employment
transition participants. Pre-employment transition will serve clients who
are in the high school or post-secondary setting receiving pre-employment
transition services to age 21.
The Pre-Employment Transition Counselor work under general supervision and
is responsible for informing high schools, high school students and their
parents of the array of pre-employment transition services provided
directly by Arkansas Rehabilitation Services or arranged by Arkansas
Rehabilitation Services.
The Pre-Employment Transition Counselor uploads clients into the case
management system, tracks and records services provisions, provides
counseling and referral services within state and federal law,
departmental and divisional policies and procedures, and administrative
direction.
Education and Professional Work Experience MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The
formal education equivalent of a master's degree in education, counseling,
rehabilitation counseling, or counselor education; plus, two years of
experience in counseling or a related field.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must be a licensed counselor in accordance with ACA 17-27-301 or certified
as a Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in accordance with the
Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
Knowledge of vocational education, vocational rehabilitation, job
placement, career opportunities, and evaluation.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of counseling, and testing
assessment.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others.
Ability to prepare, present, and review oral and written information.
Ability to develop, monitor, and evaluate vocational programs for
individual student needs, and for the vocational unit.
Ability to obtain and provide information, guidance, and counseling to
students.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
CASE DEVELOPMENT
Make routine visits to school and Local Education Area (LEA) supervisors
within the assigned coverage area at least twice a year; Attends
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings when invited within assigned
coverage area.
Arrange for and monitors the 5 core services of Pre-Employment Transition
Services through direct services, vendors, or school based contracts; job
exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, counseling on
opportunities for enrollment in comprehensive transition or post-secondary
educational programs, workplace readiness training, and instruction in
self-advocacy.
For students in high school who may be eligible for sub-minimum wage
programs, complete the SMW forms 1-3 before the student exits the
secondary setting.

Explain services and distributes all available resource information to the
school system and the families upon request and at IEP meetings; makes
appropriate referrals, provides information and technical assistance;
facilitates sessions with clients on the progress of direct or arranged
services in the 5 core areas, focusing on career interest and goals and
how the services provided connect to a greater understanding or active
participation in activities designed to explore the students' career
interest.
Move client through the pre-employment process, complete WIOA
documentation in the case management system. Obtain parent/guardian signed
consent for those under 18; documents action using narratives at least
every 90 days.
Maintain confidential records and files; Maintains a minimum caseload of
no less than 50 cases at all times.
CASE QUALITY
Completes all appropriate forms and reporting information related to
Pre-Employment Transition in the case management system.
Provides case narratives that explain the progression of the case.
Follows agency procedures regarding service delivery and authorization of
payments.
Identifies, documents, and report the credentials achieved, skills
gained/achieved while in a credential program, or employment achieved when
applicable for the student.
Develops and maintain referral sources, demonstrates collaborative
activities including but not limited to High Schools, Workforce and
Centers for Independent Living, and other community resources.
Administers or arrange for assessment tools to identify vocational
interests and career goals. Conduct career exploration using an array of
available job market tools (Department of Labor, Arkansas Workforce);
Assist with vocational/technical or college preparations, including
applying for, and obtaining financial aid and reasonable accommodations.
PARTICIPANT ASSISTANCE
Arrange for work experiences, volunteer opportunities, internships, job
shadowing opportunities, or other career exploration activities.
Recruit students and participate in the delivery of programs designed to
skill build in the core services, including, but not limited to: Youth
Leadership Forum, Transitional Education Program, Film Camp, Camps hosted
by Arkansas Transition Services, etc.
Evaluate job sites, obtain and utilize current labor market information,
establish and maintain rapport with the business community to facilitate
work experiences, volunteer opportunities, internships, job shadowing
opportunities, or other career exploration activities.
PUBLIC AWARENESS & TRAINING ACTIVITIES
Provide core services to consumers in a group setting in the form of job
exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, counseling on
opportunities for enrollment in transition or post-secondary educational
programs, workplace readiness, and instruction in self-advocacy.
Conduct in-service trainings, represents agency on task forces,
committees, attends training sessions, including those designed to
maintain certification, engages in public speaking activities and bot
facilitates and participates in the award and recognition processes,
providing mentoring to new non-certified staff and/or interns upon
supervisory request.
Perform other duties as assigned.
***Applicants applications will be reviewed against the minimum
qualifications for the Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
position. If an applicant does not meet the minimum requirements, the
application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for a
Rehabilitation Counselor position, GS06
$36,155 - The
formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in psychology, social
work, counseling, sociology or a related field; plus, one year of
experience in rehabilitation counseling or a related field.***

Kyle Ryan Kiper, M.A., CRC
Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Pre-Employment Transition
Services (Pre-ETS)

State of Arkansas
Department of Commerce
Division of Workforce Services
Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
Fort Smith District IV
Booneville Field Office

1812 East Main Street
Booneville, Arkansas 72927
479.675.3835
Kyle.kiper at arkansas.gov<mailto:Kyle.kiper at arkansas.gov>

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