[Job-Listings] VR Counselor vacancy in Santa Fe, New Mexico

[David Andrews]

>
>Greetings,
>
>We are recruiting to fill a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 
>vacancy with the NM Commission for the Blind.  The position is in 
>our Santa Fe office and serves Northcentral and Northeastern New Mexico.
>
>The position serves both adults and transition students. Caseloads 
>generally consists of approximately 30-50 cases.  The most relevant 
>portion of the job posting is provided below my signature 
>block.  The posting closes March 15.
>
>To reach the job posting, go to the NM State Personnel Website at
>www.spo.state.nm.us<http://www.spo.state.nm.us/>,
>click the Apply Now link, enter the letters CFB in the search field, 
>and look for the VR Counselor vacancy in Santa Fe.
>
>Applications are accepted through the New Mexico State Personnel 
>Office online application system only!
>
>Note to screen reader users: Should you have trouble with the 
>application utility, please notify Ms. Chelsea Talamante, our HR 
>Manager. She can be reached in our Santa Fe office at 505.476.4460 
>or at 
>Chelsea.Talamante at cfb.nm.gov<mailto:Chelsea.Talamante at cfb.nm.gov>. 
>You may request assistance with the application.  Ms. Talamante can 
>also confirm that your application (including uploaded transcripts, 
>licenses, etc.) has been successfully received for consideration.
>
>Interested individuals can contact me to discuss the position.
>
>Thank you,
>
>Daphne A. Mitchell, MRC, CRC, LRC, DILC
>VR Program Manager
>NM Commission for the Blind
>2200 Yale Blvd, SE
>Albuquerque, NM 87106
>Phone: (505) 383-2253
>Toll Free (in state only): 1-888-513-7958, Ext. 32253
>Fax: (505) 841-8850
>Email: Daphne.Mitchell at cfb.nm.gov<mailto:Daphne.Mitchell at cfb.nm.gov>
>Agency website: www.cfb.state.nm.us<http://www.cfb.state.nm.us/>
>
>New Mexico Commission for the Blind
>Vacancy Announcement
>Job Title: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
>CFB #6296)
>
>Full/Part Time: Full-Time
>
>Regular/Temporary: Regular - Permanent
>
>Closing Date: March 15, 2025
>
>Pay Grade: 65
>
>Salary: The salary range for this position is $47,989 - $76,782 
>Annually ($23.07 - $36.91 Hourly). Offered salary will be based on 
>education and experience.
>
>Benefits: Full State of New Mexico benefits, including health 
>insurance, life insurance, traditional defined benefit retirement 
>plan, sick leave, annual leave, and eleven holidays.
>
>Why does the job exist? To provide vocational rehabilitation 
>services to persons who are blind or severely visually impaired in 
>order that they may obtain, maintain, or advance in employment.
>
>How does it get done? Incumbent determines an applicant's 
>eligibility for Commission services; identifies any and all 
>disabilities and medical conditions that may represent impediments 
>to employment; coordinates adjustment counseling; coordinates 
>blindness skills training; conducts a career assessment to identify 
>a vocational goal that is consistent with the client's unique 
>strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, 
>interests, and informed choice; jointly develops an Individualized 
>Plan for Employment that describes the services that are necessary 
>to achieve the vocational goal; coordinates the delivery of the 
>services described in the Individualized Plan for Employment; 
>provides/coordinates job placement services as necessary; and 
>coordinates post-employment services as necessary.
>
>Who are the customers? Persons with blindness or severe visual 
>impairments, family members, school personnel, and employers.
>
>Ideal Candidate: Individual possesses a master's degree in 
>Rehabilitation Counseling, Rehabilitation Counselor certification, 
>and three years of related experience.
>
>Minimum Qualifications: bachelor's degree from an accredited college 
>or university in Vocational Rehabilitation, Sociology, Psychology, 
>Guidance and Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, or related 
>degree as referenced by statute, with no experience required.
>If selected, incumbent with only a bachelor's degree will be 
>required to complete a master's degree program in Vocational 
>Rehabilitation Counseling within four years of hire at the employer's expense.
>Applicants must attach a copy of their unofficial college transcript 
>to their application.
>
>Employment Requirements:
>Must obtain and maintain Certified Rehabilitation Counselor 
>certification (CRC) issued by the Commission on Rehabilitation 
>Counselor Certification or be eligible to sit for the CRC 
>examination; Must obtain and maintain New Mexico rehabilitation 
>counselor licensure as defined in the New Mexico Public Education 
>Department Rules (6.63.11) NMAC.
>
>Working Conditions:
>Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video 
>Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage.
>Regularly works with individuals with secondary disabilities, some 
>of which resulting in challenging behaviors.
>Occasionally exposed to service animals.
>Regular travel is required within service territory, including 
>regular overnight travel using agency vehicles.
>
>Bargaining Unit: This position is covered by a collective bargaining 
>agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must 
>be adhered to.
>
>Agency Contact Information: Ms. Chelsea Talamante, (505) 476.4460
>
>The online application includes approximately ten questions 
>addressing education, experience, and specialized qualifications.
>
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