[Nd-talk] Job Opening in South Dakota employment specialist

[Bundy, Keith]

Following is the announcement for the vacant employment specialist
position at the SD Rehabilitation Center for the Blind.  The
announcement may also be found on line at
http://www.state.sd.us/applications/pr47jobs/JobDescription.asp?ReqNum=9
0692.  Feel free to share this announcement with those who may be
interested in applying.  Those interested in applying will need to go
through the State Bureau of Personnel. Information on how to apply may
be found at: http://bop.sd.gov/workforus/howtoapply/



EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST (REHABILITATION EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST)
Sioux Falls, SD
Requisition #:  90692
Agency: Department of Human Services, Service to the Blind and Visually
Impaired; Rehabilitation Center for the Blind
Salary: $13.91 per hour N14
Closing Date:   11/27/2009
Position Purpose: This position conducts assessments and evaluates
skills of consumers with mental, physical, or sensory disabilities to
evaluate work skills, work habits, and social skills and to determine
vocational options; provides job development and placement services to
individuals with disabilities; and provides direction, support services,
job coaching, and counseling for individuals seeking employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
job development and placement principles and techniques;

interviewing techniques, resume preparation, and other job seeking
skills;
Sioux Falls business community and employment opportunities;
techniques to address limitations caused by physical, mental, or sensory
disabilities;
medical, psychiatric, and psychological terminology;
adaptive skills necessary to compensate for the loss of physical,
mental, or sensory functioning;
Americans with Disabilities Act, tax credits, and hiring incentives;
reasonable accommodations and adjustments required to make a work site
accessible.
Ability to:
establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers,
counselors, and the business community;
identify, develop, and utilize community resources available to
individuals with disabilities and their families;
work a variable schedule as needed to provide job coaching and arrange
for natural supports;
evaluate and document progress utilizing a computerized data system;
organize time and resources to achieve goals;
communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
understand, interpret, and follow instructions, policies, and
regulations;
work with clients from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Comments: Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation, social work,
psychology, or a related field is desirable.

Must be able to work with a wide range of individuals with diverse
employment interests and abilities. Must be able to work in a variety of
environments to provide training to consumers.

Some travel required. May require variable work hours based on
individual consumer needs.





Keith Bundy

Assistant Dean for Student Development

ADA Academic Coordinator

Dakota State University

820 N. Washington Avenue

Madison, SD 57042

Phone: 605-256-5121

Fax: 605-256-5854

Email: keith.bundy at dsu.edu