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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><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'> Salas, James, CFB <<a href="mailto:James.Salas@cfb.nm.gov">James.Salas@cfb.nm.gov</a>> <br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, June 3, 2025 1:45 PM<br><b>Subject:</b> VR Counselor Vacancy in Albuquerque<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk176438377"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Greetings, <o:p></o:p></span></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>We are recruiting to fill a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor vacancy with the NM Commission for the Blind. The position is in our Albuquerque office and serves the extended Albuquerque metropolitan area. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The position serves both adults and transition students. Caseloads generally consists of approximately 50-65 cases. The most relevant portion of the job posting is provided below my signature block. The posting closes July 3. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>To reach the job posting, go to the NM State Personnel Website at<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'></span><a href="http://www.spo.state.nm.us/"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>www.spo.state.nm.us</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>, <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>click the Apply Now link, enter the letters CFB in the search field, and look for the VR Counselor vacancy in Albuquerque.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Applications are accepted through the New Mexico State Personnel Office online application system only!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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 </span></span><a href="mailto:Chelsea.Talamante@cfb.nm.gov"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Chelsea.Talamante@cfb.nm.gov</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>. 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></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Interested individuals can contact either Ms. Daphne Mitchell or me to discuss the positions. Ms. Mitchell manages the Rehab Counselor program on my VR team and can be reached at 505.383.2253 or at </span></span><a href="mailto:Daphne.Mitchell@cfb.nm.gov"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Daphne.Mitchell@cfb.nm.gov</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Jim <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>James L. Salas<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Deputy Director<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>NM Commission for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Phone 505.383.2251<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'></span><a href="http://www.cfb.state.nm.us/"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>www.cfb.state.nm.us</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'></span><a href="mailto:James.Salas@cfb.nm.gov"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>James.Salas@cfb.nm.gov</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>New Mexico Commission for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Vacancy Announcement<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Job Title: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>CFB #6296)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Full/Part Time: Full-Time<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Regular/Temporary: Regular - Permanent<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Closing Date: July 3, 2025 <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Pay Grade: 65<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Who are the customers? Persons with blindness or severe visual impairments, family members, school personnel, and employers.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Applicants must attach a copy of their unofficial college transcript to their application. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Employment Requirements:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Working Conditions: <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Regularly works with individuals with secondary disabilities, some of which resulting in challenging behaviors. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Occasionally exposed to service animals. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Regular travel is required within service territory, including occasional overnight travel using agency vehicles.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Agency Contact Information: Ms. Chelsea Talamante, (505) 476.4460<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176438377'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The online application includes approximately ten questions addressing education, experience, and specialized qualifications. </span></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Best wishes,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Tonia Trapp, secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>