[Job-Listings] FW: New SSB/WDU Rehabilitation Counselor Posting Minnesota

[Andrews, David B (DEED)]

From: Kreiling, Sara L (DEED) <Sara.L.Kreiling at state.mn.us>
Sent: Friday, July 1, 2022 2:57 PM
To: Kreiling, Sara L (DEED) <Sara.L.Kreiling at state.mn.us>
Cc: #DEED_SSB-AllStaff <SSB-AllStaff.DEED at state.mn.us>
Subject: New SSB/WDU Rehabilitation Counselor Posting

Hello SSB folks!
   Exciting news! Below is the link to the job posting of the new NE Metro area counselor which replaces the Duluth/NE Region counselor. The listing is for either a Rehabilitation Counselor Senior, or a Rehabilitation Counselor Career, intended to serve clientele living in the counties of Anoka, Chisago, Kanabec, Isanti and Pine. The posting is also cut and pasted in below. The last day to apply is July 14.
   Please share far and wide! Thanks so much-

57142: Rehab Counselor Sr/Career - Apply Here!<https://careers.mn.gov/psp/mnjob/MNCAREERS/HRCR/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1001&JobOpeningId=57142&PostingSeq=1&languageCd=ENG>


Job Details
Job Class: Rehabilitation Counselor Senior/Rehabilitation Counselor Career

  *   Who May Apply: This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 07/07/2022.
  *   Date Posted: 07/01/2022
  *   Closing Date: 07/14/2022
  *   Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Employ & Econ Development Dept / Employ & Economic Dev-MAPE
  *   Division/Unit: State Services f/t Blind / SSB Workforce Development X
  *   Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
  *   Days of Work: Monday - Friday
  *   Travel Required: Yes - some daytime local and regional travel to meet with clients.
  *   Telework: May be eligible to telework up to four (4) days per week.
  *   Rehabilitation Counselor Senior Salary Range: $24.45 - $35.69/hourly; $51,051 - $74,520/annually
  *   Rehabilitation Counselor Career Salary Range: $27.01 - $39.74/hourly; $56,397 - $82,977/annually
  *   Classified Status: Classified
  *   Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
  *   FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
  *   Connect 700 Program Eligible: Yes<https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/>
Job Summary
This vacancy is being posted at two (2) different levels. Only one (1) position will be filled, dependent on the qualifications of the successful candidate.
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 DeafBlind. We offer a dynamic team-oriented environment where everyone's contribution is key to achieving this mission.
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.
This position will serve the following counties: Anoka, Chisago, Kanabec, Isanti and Pine.
This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
To receive credit for your education and experience, your resume should clearly describe how you meet each minimum and preferred qualification listed, including dates of employment.
Rehabilitation Counselor Senior:
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 agency.
Human relations skills including ability to negotiate, collaborate, build and maintain positive working relationships with job seekers and employers.
Incumbent must maintain valid driver's license, & insurance, OR have other reliable transportation.
Rehabilitation Counselor Career:
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 agency.
AND
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.
Human relations skills including ability to negotiate, collaborate, build and maintain positive working relationships with job seekers and employers.
Incumbent must maintain valid driver's license, & insurance, OR have other reliable transportation.
Preferred Qualifications
For both Career and Senior Level:
Experience working with individuals who are Blind, visually impaired or DeafBlind.
Skill in communicating in a secondary language.
Ability to interpret and explain in plain language complex information such as guidelines, regulations, policies, medical and psychiatric reports.
Ability to analyze assessment information to identify and address the customer's vocational rehabilitation needs.
Experience applying counseling techniques to conduct a 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:
This position requires an Adjustment to Blindness immersion training program. The emersion experience helps new employees understand what's possible for people who are blind, DeafBlind or visually impaired by allowing them to experience it for themselves. The training takes place at an Adjustment to Blindness training center and can run up to 6-7 weeks.
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 and education. 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).


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