[Nfbk] FW: OFB Vacancy -VR Counselor- Lexington Office

[George Stokes]

From: Wright, Jennifer (OFB-FK) [mailto:JenniferN.Wright at ky.gov] 
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Subject: OFB Vacancy -VR Counselor- Lexington Office

 

Below is information pertaining to the vacancy posting for the Vocational
Rehabilitation Counselor position in the Lexington Office.  Please feel free
to pass this along to any interested individuals.  The posting ends on July
24, therefore it is crucial that anyone interested submit their application
online through the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet website by that date.  A link
is provided below to apply for state government positions. It provides
additional information on completing the online application process.

 

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Auto req ID

18389BR


Job Title :

8932 VOC REHAB COUNSELOR


Title Code :

4725


Minimum Requirement - Primary Education :

Graduate of a college or university with a master'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


Substitution Clause :

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: A bachelor's degree in one of the above areas plus
two years of professional experience in vocational rehabilitation,
vocational assessment, employer relations or rehabilitation technology will
substitute for the required master's degree.


Special Requirements :

None


Post Employment Requirements :

None


Agency :

51 - Educ. & Workforce Development Cab.


Department/Division/Branch/Address :

Office for the Blind
153 Patchen Drive, Suite 17
Lexington, KY 40517


Location :

Fayette


Agency Contact :

JenniferN.Wright at ky.gov


# of Vacancies :

1


Position Type :

Full-time Merit (18A)


Work Schedule :

1st Shift


Vacancy Type :

Competitive - Open To All Candidates


Work Week :

37.5 hr/wk


Pay Grade :

13


Salary Range:

Pay Grade 13 (MIN-MID) $32,042.40 - $42,656.40 yearly at 37.5 hour work week


Special Entrance Rate :

No


Description of Job Duties

Provides vocational assessment, vocational counseling and caseload
management services. Collects & evaluates medical, psychiatric, vocational
reports. Makes recommendations regarding eligibility and order of selection.
Jointly plans out VR services with consumer to include vocational goal,
services on IPE, choice in service providers and responsibilities of both
counselor and consumer. Monitors progress and adheres to federal regulations
regarding case documentation. Performs job development, analysis, determines
& arranges services for required number of employment outcomes/follow-up
services. Educates & provides employers w/information regarding ADA, tax
credits, etc. Serves as educator and expert to the community at large and
partners with assigned territory with service organizations, schools, and
physicians. Commits funds and monitors budgets. Provides supervision to
administrative assistant.


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 :

Determines eligibility for persons for vocational rehabilitation services
and provides vocational rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities
seeking gainful employment; 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 :

07/15/2011


Post Ending Date :

07/24/2011

 

 

 

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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