[Nfbk] FW: OFB Vacancy Posting for VR Specialist- Certified (O&M) - Louisville Office

[George Stokes]

From: Wright, Jennifer (OFB-FK) [mailto:JenniferN.Wright at ky.gov] 
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Subject: OFB Vacancy Posting for VR Specialist- Certified (O&M) - Louisville
Office

 

Below is information pertaining to the vacancy posting for the Vocational
Rehabilitation  Specialist - Certified (O & M Specialist) position for the
Louisville office, which is located at the McDowell Center.  Please feel
free to pass this along to any interested individuals.  The posting ends on
November 4, 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.

https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=20101
<https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=20101&siteid
=5031> &siteid=5031


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Auto req ID

20049BR


Job Title :

8937 VOC REHAB SPECIALIST - CERTIFIED


Title Code :

4717


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 :

See Special Requirements


Education Substitution :

None


Experience Substitution :

None


Special Requirements :

Must hold at least one certification listed below. For additional
information relating to certifications refer to web link. 

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) 
Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M) or 
Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE) 
Rehabilitation Engineer Technologist (RET) 
Certified Rehabilitation Drivers Specialist (CRDS) 
Association of Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired
(AER) 
National Library Service Braille Competency Certification
www.ioc.gov/nls/bds.html 
Certified Work Adjustment Vocational Evaluation Specialist (CWAVES) 
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Click here for more information.
<http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/krs/335-00/100.pdf> 


Post Employment Requirements :

Must maintain certification held upon entrance into this classification for
the length of employment as a Vocational Rehabilitation
Specialist-Certified. Certification areas are: 

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) www.crccertification.com 
Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M) www.acvrep.org or www.aerbvi.org 
Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE) www.ccwaves.org 
Rehabilitation Engineer Technologist (RET) www.resna.org 
Certified Rehabilitation Drivers Specialist (CRDS) www.aded.net 
Association of Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired
(AER) www.acvrep.org 
National Library Service Braille Competency Certification
www.ioc.gov/nls/bds.html 
Certified Work Adjustment Vocational Evaluation Specialist (CWAVES)
www.ccwaves.org 
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
www.lrc.state.ky.us/krs/335-00/100.pdf


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 :

14


Salary Range:

Pay Grade 14 (MIN-MID) $35,246.40 - $46,690.80 yearly at 37.5 hour work week


Special Entrance Rate :

No


Description of Job Duties

This position works directly with consumers and evaluates, plans, and trains
blind and visually impaired consumers in orientation and mobility; maintains
a caseload of 70 - 100 consumers; interprets medical information in planning
& developing O & M training; travels to consumers homes and work areas to
teach sighted guide techniques, cane skills, street crossing, and use of
public transportation. Reviews referrals, schedules meetings, and makes
recommendations as to the skill levels consumers need to achieve vocational
goals. Coordinates evaluations & training with other professionals; works in
team environment such as bi-optic driving program; develops and maintains
relationships with University Disability Student Service Coordinators;
coordinates with DOT or local govt. to establish traffic signals & safety
devices.


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 :

As a Certified rehabilitation specialist, provides expert services to
persons with disabilities in the development, coordination, instruction,
implementation and monitoring of specialized vocational rehabilitation
services, programs and/or activities, such as orientation and mobility,
assistive technology, rehabilitation technology, job placement and
development, supported employment etc. Serves as team leader in Certified
field of expertise and is responsible for direction, oversight and for
meeting the training objectives of the consumer and the rehabilitation
program; and 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 :

10/26/2011


Post Ending Date :

11/04/2011

 

 

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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