[Nfbk] Fwd: OFB Vacancy Posting for Voc Rehab Counselor- Lexington Office

[Jennifer Hall]

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From: "Wright, Jennifer (OFB-FK)" <JenniferN.Wright at ky.gov>
Date: August 30, 2013, 7:47:57 AM CDT
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Subject: OFB Vacancy Posting for Voc Rehab Counselor- Lexington Office

Below is information pertaining to the vacancy posting for the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor position in the Lexington Office, which was recently vacated by Tiffany Bryant.  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	29639BR
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 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 :	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	Determines eligibility and develops, with consumer, their Individual Plan for Employment, appropriate services, service providers, responsibilities, and terms. Coordinates services that will assist individuals in achieving their vocational goals. Provides vocational counseling assessments, collects and evaluates medical, psychological, vocational and other reports. Works extensively with employers, perform job development, job analysis, and follow-up services. Develops referrals, performs basic public relations functions and partnerships with assigned territory to service organizations, schools, and physicians. Develops and maintains case documentations, interprets agency procedures, enters data into the Case Management System, maintain caseload budget, travels to assigned counties and works twice a month in a Career One-Stop Center. Plans and coordinates appointments for appropriate assessments needed to assess individual needs for vocational rehabilitation services in order to prepare for, enter into, engage in, and/or retain gainful employment. 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 :	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 :	08/30/2013
Post Ending Date :	09/08/2013
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