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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'> Mitchell, Daphne, CFB <<a href="mailto:Daphne.Mitchell@cfb.nm.gov">Daphne.Mitchell@cfb.nm.gov</a>> <br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, February 20, 2025 9:38 AM<br><b>Subject:</b> VR Counselor vacancy in Commission's Santa Fe office<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal>Greetings, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To reach the job posting, go to the NM State Personnel Website at<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.spo.state.nm.us/">www.spo.state.nm.us</a>, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>click the Apply Now link, enter the letters CFB in the search field, and look for the VR Counselor vacancy in Santa Fe.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Applications are accepted through the New Mexico State Personnel Office online application system only!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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 <a href="mailto:Chelsea.Talamante@cfb.nm.gov">Chelsea.Talamante@cfb.nm.gov</a>. 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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Interested individuals can contact me to discuss the position. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Thank you, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Daphne A. Mitchell, MRC, CRC, LRC, DILC <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>VR Program Manager <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>NM Commission for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>2200 Yale Blvd, SE<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Albuquerque, NM 87106<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Phone: (505) 383-2253<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Toll Free (in state only): 1-888-513-7958, Ext. 32253<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Fax: (505) 841-8850<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Email: <a href="mailto:Daphne.Mitchell@cfb.nm.gov"><span style='color:blue'>Daphne.Mitchell@cfb.nm.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Agency website: <a href="http://www.cfb.state.nm.us/"><span style='color:blue'>www.cfb.state.nm.us</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>New Mexico Commission for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Vacancy Announcement<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Job Title: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>CFB #6296)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Full/Part Time: Full-Time<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Regular/Temporary: Regular - Permanent<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Closing Date: March 15, 2025 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Pay Grade: 65<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Benefits: Full State of New Mexico benefits, including health insurance, life insurance, traditional defined benefit retirement plan, sick leave, annual leave, and eleven holidays.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Who are the customers? Persons with blindness or severe visual impairments, family members, school personnel, and employers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Ideal Candidate: Individual possesses a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Rehabilitation Counselor certification, and three years of related experience. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Applicants must attach a copy of their unofficial college transcript to their application. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Employment Requirements:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Working Conditions: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Regularly works with individuals with secondary disabilities, some of which resulting in challenging behaviors. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Occasionally exposed to service animals. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Regular travel is required within service territory, including regular overnight travel using agency vehicles.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Bargaining Unit: This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>Agency Contact Information: Ms. Chelsea Talamante, (505) 476.4460<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>The online application includes approximately ten questions addressing education, experience, and specialized qualifications.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>This email may contain confidential or privileged information meant only for the intended recipient. 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