[Nfbk] FW: [Rehabnet] Position Announcement - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - Sikeston, MO

Thu Mar 22 19:09:51 UTC 2012

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Subject: FW: [Rehabnet] Position Announcement - Vocational Rehabilitation
Counselor - Sikeston, MO
Importance: High

FYI

Good Morning,

Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind will have a vacancy for a
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in our Southeast District Office located
in Sikeston, MO.  For more information please review the attachment or see
details below my signature.  If you have any questions regarding the
position please don't hesitate to contact the Southeast District Supervisor,
Carl Powers, at 573-472-5240.

Michael St.Julien

Assistant Deputy Director

Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind

573-751-4989 (Office)

573-680-4074 (Cell)

573-751-4984 (Fax)

michael.a.stjulien at dss.mo.gov

Enjoy Life!!!!

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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Blind

Or Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Blind

Family Support Division, Rehabilitation Services for the Blind

March 21, 2012

The Family Support Division, Rehabilitation Services for the Blind, is
seeking applications for the position of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
(VRC) for the Blind (http://www.oa.mo.gov/pers/ClassSpecs/5172.htm) or a
Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (SVRC) for the Blind
(http://www.oa.mo.gov/pers/ClassSpecs/5173.htm).  This position is based in
the Scott County RSB Office located at Sikeston, Missouri.

JOB DUTIES:   The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor works under the
general supervision of the District Supervisor but exercises increasing
independence and initiative within established agency guidelines.

The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor is responsible for assisting blind
and visually impaired clients to obtain, or retain employment.  VRC's
provide guidance and counseling regarding the client's personal and
vocational adjustment throughout the rehabilitation process, assists clients
through informed choice in determining appropriate vocational goals and is a
resource for clients seeking information regarding employment and employment
goals.  VRC's determine eligibility for services, assesses vocational,
social, and medical needs through appropriate testing and medical reports.
Essential job duties include conducting initial interviews with vocational
rehabilitation applicants; determining eligibility for the vocational
rehabilitation program.  VRC's conduct comprehensive vocational evaluations
assist the client in determining employment goals consistent with their
interests, abilities and capabilities and to determine specific needs to
reach the chosen vocational goal.   Serves as a resource to service
providers; coordinates and authorizes fiscal expenditures based on an agreed
to individualized plan of employment.

VRC's will assist clients to obtain an employment outcome using a variety of
job development and job placement strategies including contacting employers,
assessing employers' needs, and providing resources and education to
employers and clients.  Counsels and guides the clients in the establishment
of self-employment goals.  VRC's become familiar with and implement service
provision in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements.  VRC's
serve as a liaison providing education, technical assistance, and resource
sharing to clients, families, and community stakeholders including service
providers, the business community, government agencies, schools, and
healthcare professionals.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR VRC: Applicants must meet the following minimum
qualifications:  Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited school
of rehabilitation counseling, counseling, guidance and counseling, clinical
psychology, counseling psychology, or social work.  (Possession of a current
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certification issued by the Commission on
Rehabilitation Counselor Certification will substitute for possession of the
Master's Degree.)

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SVRC: Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited
school of rehabilitation counseling, counseling, guidance and counseling,
clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or social work and two years
experience as a VRC with Rehabilitation Services for the Blind or comparable
experience in other vocational rehabilitation programs.

  OR

Possession of a current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certification
issued by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification and two
years of experience as a VRC with Rehabilitation Services for the Blind or
comparable experience in other vocational rehabilitation programs.

SALARY RANGE:  Annual salary range for VRC is $33,420 - $47,184.  If filled
as a SVRC, annual salary range is $35,952 - $51,156.

TO APPLY: Interested applicants must forward a completed Merit application
(http://oa.mo.gov/pers/howtoapply.htm) to Sarah Zayumba (fax number is (573)
526-3674.  Upon accessing the web site, select "paper application form"
because the EASe on-line process is not yet available for these positions.
Even if you are already on a register, you must submit a Merit application
to Ms. Zayumba on or before April 19, 2012.  If you have questions regarding
this position, please contact Carl Powers at (573) 472-5240.

Transfers - Individuals who are a currently a VRC or SVRC and are not on
probation or a corrective action plan, and are seeking a lateral transfer
(same range), please provide a transfer application
(http://www.oa.mo.gov/pers/TranRempAppt.htm ) to Ms. Zayumba as instructed
above.

RECRUITMENT AREA:   Accepting applications from all qualified applicants.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:   April 19, 2012

Applications will be subject to review prior to scheduling interviews

DSS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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