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<p class="MsoNormal">Good afternoon-Please see and share the below posting for a WDU Metro Counselor position, which will be open through Wednesday, June 15<sup>th</sup> to all qualified job seekers.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#000066">Job Class: Rehabilitation Counselor Senior/Rehabilitation Counselor Career</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Who May Apply</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: <span style="background:white">This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously.
Bidders will be considered through 06/08/2022.</span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Date Posted</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: 06/02/2022</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Closing Date</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: 06/15/2022</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Employ & Econ Development Dept / Employ & Economic Dev-MAPE</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Division/Unit</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: State Service f/t Blind Branch / SSB Workforce Development X</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Work Shift/Work Hours</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Day Shift</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Days of Work</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Monday - Friday</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Travel Required</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Yes - Up to 10% of the time</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Telework</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: May be eligible to telework up to five (5) days per week</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Rehabilitation Counselor Senior Salary Range: </span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">$23.85 - $34.82/hourly; $49,798 - $72,704/annually</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Rehabilitation Counselor Career Salary Range: </span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">$26.35 - $38.77/hourly; $55,018 - $80,951/annually</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Classified Status</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Classified</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Bargaining Unit/Union</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">FLSA Status</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Exempt - Professional</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3366CC;text-decoration:none">Connect 700 Program Eligible: Yes</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Job Summary<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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. </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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. </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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. </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">This position will serve the following counties: Washington, Ramsey, Hennepin, and Dakota</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Minimum Qualifications</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">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.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Rehabilitation Counselor Senior:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Masters 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.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Human relations skills including ability to negotiate, collaborate, build and maintain positive working relationships with job seekers and
employers.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Incumbent must maintain valid driver's license, & insurance, OR have other reliable transportation.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Rehabilitation Counselor Career:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><u><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">AND</span></u></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Human relations skills including ability to negotiate, collaborate, build and maintain positive working relationships with job seekers and
employers.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Incumbent must maintain valid driver's license, & insurance, OR have other reliable transportation.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Preferred Qualifications</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Experience working with individuals who are Blind, visually impaired, or DeafBlind.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Skill in communicating in a secondary language.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Ability to interpret and explain in plain language complex information such as guidelines, regulations, policies, medical and psychiatric
reports.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Ability to analyze assessment information to identify and address the customer’s vocational rehabilitation needs.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Additional Requirements</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">This position requires successful completion of the following:</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">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.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">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.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or leased vehicle, a driver's license record check
will be conducted.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Why Work For Us</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal
opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence and understanding among all employees, and removing
institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth
and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">How to Apply</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at <a href="tel:6512593637"><span style="color:#3366CC;text-decoration:none">651-259-3637</span></a>.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">For additional information about the application process, go to <a href="http://www.mn.gov/careers" target="_blank"><span style="color:navy;text-decoration:none">http://www.mn.gov/careers</span></a>.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Contact</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">If you have questions about the position, contact Morgan Thompson at <a href="mailto:morgan.thompson@state.mn.us?subject=Rehabilitation%20Counselor%20Senior%2FRehabilitation%20Counselor%20Career"><span style="color:#3366CC;text-decoration:none">morgan.thompson@state.mn.us</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222">Connect 700 (C700) applicants must email their certificate to </span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="mailto:Deed.hr@state.mn.us?subject=Rehabilitation%20Counselor%20Career%2F%20Rehabilitation%20Counselor%20Senior"><span style="color:#3366CC;text-decoration:none">Deed.hr@state.mn.us</span></a> </span><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222">by
11:59PM of the posting close date to be considered as a C700 applicant.</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">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 </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="mailto:Karen.Lilledahl@state.mn.us?subject=%09%20Rehabilitation%20Counselor%20Career%2F%20Rehabilitation%20Counselor%20Senior"><span style="color:blue;background:white;text-decoration:none">Karen.Lilledahl@state.mn.us</span></a></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151;background:white">. </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Please
indicate what assistance is needed.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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 <a href="tel:6512593637"><span style="color:#3366CC;text-decoration:none">651-259-3637</span></a> or email <a href="mailto:careers@state.mn.us"><span style="color:#3366CC;text-decoration:none">careers@state.mn.us</span></a>.
Please indicate what assistance you need.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i>|</i> Rehabilitation Counselor/Assistive Technology Team Supervisor <br>
</span></b><i><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
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State Services for the Blind</span></i><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">2200 University Ave West, Suite 240, St. Paul MN 55114</span><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Direct: 651-539-2340</span><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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