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<p class="MsoNormal">Voc Rehab Counselor- Masters Sensory Davidson 7-13-22.pdf<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Job Location: The position will be housed in Davidson County. This
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<p class="MsoNormal">position is currently designated AWS- Alternative Workplace <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Solution. Any position could ultimately be designated as work from
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<p class="MsoNormal">home, mobile work or free address. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Unique <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Benefits <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">▪ Pension <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">▪ 401K Match <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">▪ Family Tuition <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">▪ Paid holidays <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">▪ Career Mentoring <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">▪ Emotional Health/ <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Wellness Programs <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - Masters <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">list of 3 items<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">▪ Utilize case management system to drive case progression. Documentation
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<p class="MsoNormal">of case work must be included in case file and deadlines to meet milestones
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<p class="MsoNormal">must be met <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">▪ Coordination of services in collaboration with local partners. Counselor will
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<p class="MsoNormal">be responsible for strengthening relationships to better support customers
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<p class="MsoNormal">in achieving their employment goal. This will require networking and
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<p class="MsoNormal">outreach to assigned coverage area <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">▪ Maintain consistent contact with customers on caseload. Frequency will vary
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<p class="MsoNormal">and Counselor will be able to increase communication as needed
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<p class="MsoNormal">RESPONSIBILITES <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Division of Rehabilitation Services, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
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<p class="MsoNormal">Program, seeks to provide employment-focused rehabilitation services for
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<p class="MsoNormal">individuals with disabilities consistent with their strengths, priorities, and
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<p class="MsoNormal">resources. The VR Program provides a variety of individualized services to
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<p class="MsoNormal">persons with disabilities in preparation for their employment in the
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<p class="MsoNormal">competitive labor market. Services provided that reduce or eliminate
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<p class="MsoNormal">disability related barriers to employment may include counseling and
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<p class="MsoNormal">guidance, training, maintenance and transportation, transition services from
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<p class="MsoNormal">school to work, personal care assistance, rehabilitation technology services,
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<p class="MsoNormal">job placement, post-employment services, supported employment, and
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<p class="MsoNormal">independent living services. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Under the general supervision of a Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Sensory
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<p class="MsoNormal">Field Supervisor, the VR Counselor is primarily responsible for providing
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<p class="MsoNormal">counseling and guidance services to individuals with disabilities in Middle TN,
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<p class="MsoNormal">specifically those with hearing and/or vision loss. Counseling and guidance
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<p class="MsoNormal">will focus on supporting individuals with disabilities in achieving their desired
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<p class="MsoNormal">career goal and will be used to set a clear path in pursuing that goal. The VR
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<p class="MsoNormal">Counselor may help an individual that is unsure if they want to work, what
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<p class="MsoNormal">they want to do, or what skills they can offer employers. By utilizing their
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<p class="MsoNormal">education and experience, the VR Counselor will connect the person to
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<p class="MsoNormal">resources, training, and other support services to ensure they are prepared to
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<p class="MsoNormal">enter the workforce, or return to the workforce, in the field of their choosing.
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<p class="MsoNormal">DHS MISSION: <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">To build strong <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">families by connecting <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Tennesseans to <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">employment, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">education and support <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">services <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">DHS VISION: <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">To revolutionize the <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">customer experience <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">through innovation <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">and a seamless <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">network of services <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">DHS VALUES: <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">list of 5 items<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">▪ High Performance <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">▪ Collaboration <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">▪ Continuous <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Improvement <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">▪ A Shared Vision <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">▪ Customer-Centered <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Solutions <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">ABOUT POSITION <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">How to apply: <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">list of 2 items<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">▪ To be considered for the Vocational Rehabilitation <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Counselor - Masters position with the Tennessee <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Department of Human Services you must apply online at <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tn.gov%2Fcareers%2Fapply-here&data=05%7C01%7C%7Ca4bcd29d65eb410eb1cc08da64fb8b69%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637933328804861869%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kKoVIcJZvQYQGX6w57kWho5rZeWI4OZwvuXdFhWvpzI%3D&reserved=0">
https://www.tn.gov/careers/apply-here</a> by July 13, 2022, at <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">11:59 pm Central Standard Time. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">▪ Salary Target Range: $38,472 – $50,004 per year. The directly related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the selected candidate will determine<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">the actual salary offer. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">list of 1 items<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">▪ Active state employees apply for career opportunities <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">directly through Edison self-service . <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">list end<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">list of 1 items<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">▪ Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling OR Graduation from an accredited four-year<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">college or university with a master’s or completion of a doctoral program in a related field of study with course content that emphasizes rehabilitation,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">counseling, disability, therapy, health, employment, wellness, or human development. Within 90 days of hire must enroll, at their own expense, in an approved<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">educational plan that will result in the completion of the following courses: Professional Orientation & Ethics in Rehabilitation Counseling, Medical &<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities, Theories & Techniques of Counseling within thirty-six months from the date of hire.
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<p class="MsoNormal">QUALIFICATIONS <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">list of 3 items<o:p></o:p></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<o:p></o:p></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<o:p></o:p></p>
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<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<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">in this role <o:p></o:p></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<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">program <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">list end<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Competencies <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">list of 7 items<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">▪ Problem Solving <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">▪ Priority Setting <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">▪ Perseverance <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">▪ Time Management <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">▪ Ethics <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">▪ Dealing with Ambiguity <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">▪ Conflict Management <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">list end<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For Information regarding <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">State of Tennessee <o:p></o:p></p>
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