[Nfbk] Job Posting for a Braille Instructor at McDowell Center

[Nickie Pearl]

Below is information pertaining to the vacancy posting for the
Vocational Rehabilitation Program Specialist I (Braille Instructor) at
the McDowell Center.  Please feel free to pass this along to any
interested individuals.  The posting ends on October 16, therefore it is
crucial that anyone interested submit their application on-line through
the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet website before 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
14973BR
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
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 : 1st 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 : *PROFICIENCY IN BRAILLE
REQUIRED*

Provides direct evaluation and training to consumers in the areas of
Braille and Audio-Digital Equipment. Works in partnership with
counselors to develop skills required for employment. Assesses
individual needs for rehabilitation technology. Documents work with
consumers and consumer's progress through progress notes, evaluation
reports, monthly progress reports, and training reports. Evaluates
medical, psychological, vocational and other technical reports. Develops
individual training plans with special emphasis on individuals with most
severe disabilities, including training, instruction, technical aids and
devices. Serves on interdisciplinary team to provide input as to plans
to enable consumers to meet their vocational and independent living
goals through meetings of the Vocational Preparation Unit staff and
through student staffing conferences. Provides consumers and employers
with information on accessibility, reasonable accommodation, disability
awareness, and Americans with Disabilities Act information. Provides
technical expertise to employers and the general public as to
specialized skill areas. 

*ABILITY TO READ BRAILLE REQUIRED* 
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 : 10/07/2010 
Post Ending Date : 10/16/2010
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jennifer Wright
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