[Nfbk] OFB Vacancy - VR Program Spec I - McDowell

[Joey Couch]

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From: "Wright, Jennifer (OFB-FK)" <JenniferN.Wright at ky.gov>
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 10:05:53 -0500
Subject: OFB Vacancy - VR Program Spec I - McDowell

Below is information pertaining to the vacancy posting for the
Vocational Rehabilitation Program Specialist I at the McDowell Center.
Please feel free to pass along to any interested individuals.  The
posting ends on March 7, 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	 16736BR	
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)	
Work Schedule :	 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 Job Duties	 This position is responsible for
planning and organizing late afternoon and evening recreational
activities for the consumers of the Charles McDowell Rehab Center.
Teaches consumers to plan/implement activities independent of staff
involvement,counseling consumers on learning & participating in new
activities and hobbies. This position will also assess needs and provide
training in skilled ares to persons with disabilities. Assists in
relocating by obtaining permanent affordable housing and assisting in
the application process and obtaining paratransit & other necessary
services. Provides documentation on the consumer's skill levels &
ability to perform skills needed for rehabilitation, training, or to
gain independence leading to employment.	
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 :	 02/26/2011	
Post Ending Date :	 03/07/2011	



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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