[Nfbk] Fwd: OFB Vacancy Posting for Voc Rehab Prg Spec I (ILCounselor) - Lexington Office

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From: "Wright, Jennifer (OFB-FK)" <JenniferN.Wright at ky.gov>
Date: August 30, 2013, 7:56:00 AM CDT
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Subject: OFB Vacancy Posting for Voc Rehab Prg Spec I (ILCounselor) - Lexington Office

Below is information pertaining to the vacancy posting for the Voc Rehab Program Specialist I (IL Counselor) position in the Lexington Office, which was recently vacated by Carmen Watts Jones.  Please feel free to pass this along to any interested individuals.  The posting ends on September 8th, therefore it is crucial that anyone interested submit their application online through the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet website before 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&siteid=5031

Auto req ID	29637BR
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 
153 Patchen Drive 
Suite 17 
Lexington, KY 40517
Location :	Fayette County
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	Under supervision, performs as a novice Independent Living counselor, providing basic rehabilitation caseload duties such as collecting information and making recommendations for determining eligibility, plan development, and implementation for Independent Living/Older individuals who require blind services. Coordinates services and teaching IL skills. Contacts consumers to begin collecting and evaluating/interpreting medical information. Provide caseload management services to include case record of consumer's progress. Jointly develops and plans out IL/OIB services, teaches skills such as home management, orientation/pre-cane skills. Develops referrals and provides outreach to legally blind individuals. Monitors caseload budget and performs other duties as assigned. 
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 :	08/30/2013
Post Ending Date :	09/08/2013
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