[NABS-L] Prevention of Blindness Counselors

Nina Marranca ninam0814 at gmail.com
Tue Sep 10 13:09:43 UTC 2019


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Nina Marranca
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On 9/10/19, 08:44, "NABS-L on behalf of Cook, Steve via NABS-L" <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org on behalf of nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:

    Hi All, 
    
    I have been following the string of messages pertaining to finding jobs.  Thought I would post the below job posting for everyone.  
                    
    STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
    Commission for the Blind
    1430 Confederate Avenue
    Columbia, SC 29201
    
    https://www.careers.sc.gov 
    INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
    Prevention of Blindness Counselor
    
    An Equal Opportunity Employer
    
    THE LANGUAGE USED IN THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE EMPLOYEE AND THE AGENCY. THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE ANY CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS OR ENTITLEMENTS. THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT, IN WHOLE OR IN PART. NO PROMISES OR ASSURANCES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHICH ARE CONTRARY TO OR INCONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PARAGRAPH CREATE ANY CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT.
    
    OPENING DATE: 09/09/2019                                        CLOSING DATE: 09/17/19 11:59 PM
    
    JOB TITLE: Prevention of Blindness Counselor      CLASS CODE: GA50
    POSITION NUMBER: 60026551                                    SLOT NUMBER:
    
    STATE SALARY RANGE:
       $33,494.00 - $61,975.00 Annually         AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MIN: 
    AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MAX:
    
    LOCATION: Greenwood County, South Carolina
    
    JOB TYPE: FTE - Full-Time
    
    NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
    
    RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: 
    RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT SPECIFICS (IF ANY):
    
    AGENCY SPECIFIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
    
    Please apply online. Contact 803-898-7297 if you need assistance with completing your application.
    
    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
    
    The South Carolina Commission for the Blind helps blind or visually impaired residents of South Carolina gain independence and identify their strengths, abilities, skills, and resources to obtain employment. The commission provides adjustment-to-blindness training and job-placement services for thousands of South Carolinians each year.
    
    The Prevention of Blindness Counselor determines eligibility, as outline in the SCCB Prevention of Blindness Program policies and procedures manual, and coordinates services accordingly for the blind and visually impaired.
    
    MINIMUM AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
    
    A bachelor's degree and professional experience in human services or social services programs. Agency requirements: A master's degree in social work, human services, rehabilitation counseling, or a related field.
    
    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
    
    Experience in healthcare and/or prevention services is highly desirable. 
    
    ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: 
    
    Considerable knowledge of social services and individuals with disabilities. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public. The location of this position is located at the Greenville District Office. Occasional overnight travel is required for training, seminars, consumer activities, ect.
    
    ***The entire application history should be included on the application.  All sections under the Work Experience portion of the application must be completed.  If the information is not listed, then your application may be considered incomplete.  The words "See Resume" are not acceptable.  A resume may not be substituted for the completed application.  Your employment history should include volunteer work, military time and any time spent unemployed.***
    
    The South Carolina Commission for the Blind provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, veteran status, genetic information, sex -including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, disability or any other protected category.
    
    APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT:
    careers.sc.gov                                                                                                                                   Job #94451
    1430 Confederate Avenue                                                PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS COUNSELOR
    Columbia, SC 29201                                                                                                                                         LG
    
    Prevention of Blindness Counselor Supplemental Questionnaire
    
    *             1. Stop! All sections under the Work Experience portion of the application must be completed to include: Dates of Employment, Employer Name, Position Title, Address, Supervisor's Name, Phone Number, Website, Permission to Contact Employer field, Hours per week, and Number of Employees Supervised. If these sections are not completed, your application may be considered incomplete. The words "See Resume" are not acceptable. A Resume may not be substituted for your completed application. Your employment history should include volunteer work, military time and any time spent unemployed. Have you completed the entire application?
    
    (Checkbox) Yes (Checkbox) No      
     
    *             2. Do you have a bachelor's degree and professional experience in human services or social services programs?
    
    (Checkbox) Yes (Checkbox) No      
     
    *             3. Do you have a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Human Services, or a related field?
    
    (Checkbox) Yes (Checkbox) No      
     
    *             4. Do you have experience in health care and/or prevention services?
    
    (Checkbox) Yes (Checkbox) No      
     
    *             5. How did you find out about the vacancy? Please be specific.
    
    
    * Required Question
    
    
    Steve Cook, CPM
    Assistive Technology Consultant
    SC Commission for the Blind
    1430 Confederate avenue
    Columbia, SC 29201
    Office: (803) 898-8788
    Cell: (803) 908-3856
    1-888-335-5951                         
     
    www.sccb.state.sc.us
    
    
    
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