[NFB-NM] FW: Job Vacancy -- Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in Roswell

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Best wishes,

Tonia Trapp, secretary
National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico

-----Original Message-----
From: Salas, James, CFB <James.Salas at state.nm.us> 
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2020 10:49 AM
Subject: Job Vacancy -- Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in Roswell

Greetings,

We are recruiting to fill a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor vacancy with
the NM Commission for the Blind.  The position is in our Roswell office and
serves Southeastern New Mexico.

The position serves both adults and transition students and the caseload
generally consists of approximately 50-65 cases.  The most relevant aspects
of the job posting are provided below my signature block.  The position is
open until filled, but please apply as soon as you can.

To reach the job posting, go to the NM State Personnel Website at
www.spo.state.nm.us and click the link to View Job Opportunities and Apply.
Enter "blind" in the search field and look for the VR Counselor position in
Roswell. 

Applications are accepted through the New Mexico State Personnel Office
online application system only!

Note to screen reader users: Should you experience difficulty with the
application utility, please notify Ms. Andrea Rivera-Smith of the State
Personnel Office at (505) 695-5606. You may request assistance with the
application.  She can also confirm that your application (including uploaded
transcripts, licenses, etc.) has been successfully received for
consideration.

Interested individuals can contact either Ms. Daphne Mitchell or me to
discuss the position.  Ms. Mitchell manages the Rehab Counselor program on
my VR team and can be reached at 505.383.2253 or at
Daphne.Mitchell at state.nm.us.

Thanks much.

Jim

James L. Salas
Deputy Director
NM Commission for the Blind
Phone 505.383.2251
www.cfb.state.nm.us
James.Salas at state.nm.us

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New Mexico Commission for the Blind
Vacancy Announcement
- Job Title: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Regular - Permanent
- Closing Date: Open Until Filled
- Pay Grade: 65
- Salary: The salary range for this position is $32,427 - $56,413 annually
($15.59 - $27.12 hourly). Offered salary will be based on education and
experience.
- Benefits: Full State of New Mexico benefits, including health insurance,
life insurance, retirement, sick leave, annual leave, and ten holidays.
- 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.
- 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.
- Who are the customers? Persons with blindness or severe visual
impairments, family members, school personnel, and employers.
- Ideal Candidate: Individual possessing a Master's degree in rehabilitation
counseling, rehabilitation counselor certification, and three years of
related experience.
- Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or
university in Vocational Rehabilitation, Sociology, Psychology, Guidance and
Counseling, Social Work and/or Special Education with no experience
required.
-- 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.
-- You must attach a copy of your unofficial college transcript to the
application. Your application WILL NOT be considered for further review if
you have failed to provide this information.
- Employment Requirements:
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. Regular travel is required
within service territory, including regular overnight travel using agency
vehicles.
- Working Conditions:
-- Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video
Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage.
-- Regularly works with individuals with secondary disabilities, some of
whom exhibit challenging behaviors.
-- Occasionally exposed to service animals.
- Bargaining Unit: This position is covered by a collective bargaining
agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be
adhered to.
- Agency Contact Information: Kevin Romero, (505) 476.4454
- There are also approximately ten questions addressing education,
experience, and specialized qualifications.
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