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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Kreiling, Sara L (DEED) <Sara.L.Kreiling@state.mn.us>
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<b>Sent:</b> Friday, July 1, 2022 2:57 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Kreiling, Sara L (DEED) <Sara.L.Kreiling@state.mn.us><br>
<b>Cc:</b> #DEED_SSB-AllStaff <SSB-AllStaff.DEED@state.mn.us><br>
<b>Subject:</b> New SSB/WDU Rehabilitation Counselor Posting<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello SSB folks!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">   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.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">   Please share far and wide! Thanks so much-<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="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">57142: Rehab Counselor Sr/Career - Apply Here!</a><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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<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 07/07/2022.</span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 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">: 07/01/2022</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 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">: 07/14/2022</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 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:l0 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 Services f/t Blind / 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:l0 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:l0 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:l0 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 - some daytime local and regional travel to meet with clients. </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 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 four (4) 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:l0 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">$24.45 - $35.69/hourly; $51,051 - $74,520/annually</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 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">$27.01 - $39.74/hourly; $56,397 - $82,977/annually<b> </b></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 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:l0 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:l0 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:l0 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">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"><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 DeafBlind. 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: Anoka, Chisago, Kanabec, Isanti and Pine.</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">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"><b><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></b><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">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"><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-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-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"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">For both Career and Senior Level:</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">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;background:white">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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