[Nfbk] FW: OFB Vacancy Posting for Voc Rehab Counselor- Louisville Office

[Gatton, Tonia (OFB-LV)]

Below is information pertaining to the vacancy posting for the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor position in the Louisville Office, which was recently vacated by Summer Musanje.  Please feel free to pass this along to any interested individuals.  The posting ends on June 27th, 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 

28310BR 

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
8412 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40242 

Location : 

Jefferson 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 

Provides rehabilitation services to blind/visually impaired consumers. Maintains a caseload; interprets medical information to determine eligibility; develops and implements individualized plans for employment; plans and coordinates appointments for appropriate assessments for individual needs. Provides career counseling; assures job placement; coordinates services such as orientation & mobility, assistive technology, deaf/blind services, etc. Develops referrals sources and provides public relations activities. Monitors caseload budgets. Enters and tracks data in the Case Management System. Attends meetings and training; 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 : 

06/18/2013 

Post Ending Date : 

06/27/2013 

 

 

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