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<p class="MsoNormal">VR Counselor Posting New Middle[1737].pdf</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">P2TB11#y1</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Unique Benefits </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">P2TB13bA#y1</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">list of 6 items</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Pension </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> 401K Match </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Family Tuition </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Paid holidays </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> CareerMentoring Emotional </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Health/ Wellness Programs </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">list end</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">P2TB9bA#y1</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Job Location: The position can be housed within one of the following counties: Sumner, Trousdale, Wilson, Rutherford, Williamson, Davidson, Robertson,</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Montgomery, Cheatham, Dickson, Humphreys, Houston, or Stewart
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">P2TB8bA#y1</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - Masters </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">P2TB18bA#y1</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">list of 3 items</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Utilize case management system to drive case progression. Documentation of case work must be included in case file and deadlines to meet milestones must</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">be met. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Coordination of services in collaboration with local partners. Counselor will be responsible for strengthening relationships to better support customers</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">in achieving their employment goal. This will require networking and outreach to assigned coverage area.
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Maintain consistent contact with customers on caseload. Frequency will vary and Counselor will be able to increase communication as needed.
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">list end</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">9</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">P2TB17bA#y1</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">RESPONSIBILITES </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">P2TB12bA#y1</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Division of Rehabilitation Services, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program, seeks to provide employment-focused rehabilitation services for individuals</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">with disabilities consistent with their strengths, priorities, and resources. The VR Program provides a variety of individualized services to persons with</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">disabilities in preparation for their employment in the competitive labor market. Services provided that reduce or eliminate disability related barriers</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">to employment may include counseling and guidance, training, maintenance and transportation, transition services from school to work, personal care assistance,</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">rehabilitation technology services, job placement, post-employment services, supported employment, and independent living services.
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Under the general supervision of a Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Sensory Field Supervisor, the VR Counselor is primarily responsible for providing counseling</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">and guidance services to individuals with disabilities in Middle TN, specifically those with hearing and/or vision loss. Counseling and guidance will focus</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">on supporting individuals with hearing and/or vision loss in achieving their desired career goal and will be used to set a clear path in pursuing that</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">goal. The VR Counselor may help an individual that is unsure if they want to work, what they want to do, or what skills they can offer employers. By utilizing</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">their education and experience, the VR Counselor will connect the person to resources, training, and other support services to ensure they are prepared</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">to enter the workforce, or return to the workforce, in the field of their choosing.
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">P2TB10bA#y1</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">DHS MISSION: </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To build strong families by connecting Tennesseans to employment, education and support services
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">DHS VISION: </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To revolutionize the customer experience through innovation and a seamless network of services
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">DHS VALUES: </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">list of 5 items</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> High Performance </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Collaboration </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Continuous Improvement </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> A Shared Vision </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Customer-Centered Solutions </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">list end</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">P2TB14bA#y1</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">ABOUT POSITION </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">P3TB24bA#y1</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">list of 2 items</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling OR
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<p class="MsoNormal"> Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a master’s or completion of a doctoral program in a related field of study with course</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">content that emphasizes rehabilitation, counseling, disability, therapy, health, employment, wellness, or human development (within 90 days of hire must</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">enroll, at their own expense, in an approved educational plan that will result in the completion of the following courses: Professional Orientation & Ethics</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">in Rehabilitation Counseling, Medical & Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities, Theories & Techniques of Counseling within thirty-six months from the date</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">of hire) </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">list end</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">P3TB19bA#y1</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">QUALIFICATIONS </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">P3TB7bA#y1</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">list of 3 items</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Provide information to customers about their career goal. This may include counseling on areas of interest to narrow down a specific job field, requesting</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">evaluations or assessments to assist in identifying interests or skills, and reviewing labor market data for trends in the customer’s desired work location.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Counselor must practice person-centered thinking and planning. Active listening to customers and problem solving with the person is vital to success</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">in this role. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Partner with Pre-Employment Transition Specialists to support young adults as they transition our of high school and into the workforce or post-secondary</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">program. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">list end</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">P3TB22bA#y1</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Competencies </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">list of 7 items</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Problem Solving </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Priority Setting </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Perseverance </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Time Management </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Ethics </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Dealing with Ambiguity </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Conflict Management </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">list end</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For Information regarding </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">State of Tennessee </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">benefits please </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">click here.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">P3TB23bA#y1</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">How to apply: </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">list of 2 items</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">• To be considered for the Vocational Rehabilitation </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Counselor - Masters position with the Tennessee </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Department of Human Services you must also apply online </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">at </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">https://agency.governmentjobs.com//tennessee/default.cfm</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">by March 2, 2022, at 11:59pm Central Standard Time. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">• Target Range: $38,472 - $50,004. The directly related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the selected candidate will determine the actual</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">salary offer. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">list end</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">P3TB15bA#y1</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Applicants may be subject to background check. Any position could ultimately be designated as work from home, mobile work or free address (i.e. Employees</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">work in office and can choose from various space options based on need for a given day such as private meeting rooms, conference rooms, collaborative spaces</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">and enclaves for individual work assignments.) </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">workplace. It is the State’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color,</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status or any other category protected by state and/or federal</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">civil rights laws.</p>
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