[Nfbk] OFB VACANCY - VR Program Spec. I - McDowell Center

[Joey Couch]

From: "Wright, Jennifer (OFB-FK)" <JenniferN.Wright at ky.gov>

Below is information pertaining to the vacancy posting for the
Vocational Rehabilitation Program Specialist I at the McDowell
Rehabilitation Center in Louisville. (Please note that this is a second
shift position.) Feel free to pass this along to any interested
individuals.  The posting ends on November 11, therefore it is crucial
that anyone interested submit their application on-line through the
Kentucky Personnel Cabinet website by that date.  A link has been
provided below to apply for state government positions and provides
additional information on completing the on-line application process.

https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=20101&sit
eid=5031




Auto req ID	 15309BR	
Job Title :	 8935 VOC REHAB PROGRAM SPECIALIST I	
Title Code :	 4715	
Minimum Requirement - Primary Education :	 Graduate of a college
or university with a bachelor's degree in rehabilitation, rehabilitation
teaching or therapy, guidance and/or counseling, psychology, sociology,
orientation and mobility, social work, special education, education with
emphasis in vocational counseling or a related field.	
Minimum Requirement - Primary Experience :	 None	
Education Substitution :	 None	
Experience Substitution :	 None	
Special Requirements :	 None	
Agency :	 51 - Educ. & Workforce Development Cab.	
Department/Division/Branch/Address :	 Office for the Blind
McDowell Center
8412 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40242	
Location :	 Jefferson	
Agency Contact :	 JenniferN.Wright at ky.gov	
# of Vacancies :	 1	
Position Type :	 Full-time Merit (18A)	
Selective Type :	 2nd Shift	
Vacancy Type :	 Competitive - Open To All Candidates	
Work Week :	 37.5 hr/wk	
Pay Grade :	 12	
Salary Range:	 Pay Grade 12 (MIN-MID) $29,129.28 - $38,588.64 yearly
at 37.5 hour work week	
Special Entrance Rate :	 No	
Description of Vacancy's Duties :	 Learns to provide training in
skilled area to persons with disabilities to include personal
adjustment, basic adult education, Braille, adapting to assisting
technology, etc.
Works with consumers to teach recommended skills,
Responsible for the safety and security of residents in residential
dormitory setting and facility. Learns to serve as a trainer to work
with consumers individually or in group settings. Provides input to
rehabilitation management on program goals, objectives and
accomplishments. Provides documentation for supervisor's approval as to
consumer's skill levels and ability to performs skills needed for
rehabilitation, training, or to gain independence leading to employment.
Provides documentation through shift report on activities and issues
occurring in dormitory during shift. Inspects dormitory rooms for
cleanliness and safety. Monitors dormitory and consumers, ensuring that
state, agency, and facility policy and procedures are followed. Contacts
on-duty manager in cases of emergency or needed assistance/guidance.
Maintains first-aid and CPR certifications. Answers telephones and
entrance doors. and performs light emergency maintenance duties.	
Selection Method :	 Qualifying: All candidates who apply and meet
the minimum requirements are eligible for placement on the register for
hiring consideration.	
Group :	 VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION	
Characteristics of the Class :	 Under supervision, gains skills to
perform professional level vocational rehabilitation functions such as
vocational or technology assessments, rehabilitation technology,
rehabilitation instruction, personal adjustment, job development and job
placement functions, basic public relations functions, supported
employment and/or vocational evaluation; OR Under supervision performs
as a novice counselor, providing basic vocational rehabilitation
caseload duties such as collecting information and making
recommendations for determining eligibility, plan development and
implementation; and performs other duties as required.	
Typical Working Conditions and Unique Physical Requirements :	 Work is
performed primarily in an office setting. Occasional travel will be
required to coordinate services between customers and the agency.	
Additional Requirements :	 Applicants and employees in this
classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and
background check.	
Post Date :	 11/02/2010	
Post Ending Date :	 11/11/2010	












Jennifer Wright
Office for the Blind
275 East Main Street
2nd Floor Mail Stop 2-EJ
Frankfort, KY 40621
Phone: (502) 782-3407
Toll Free (800) 321-6668
Fax: (502) 564-2951




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