[Nfbk] FW: OFB Vacancy Posting for Voc Rehab Prg Spec I (AT Spec) - Somerset Office

[George Stokes]

From: Wright, Jennifer (OFB-FK) [mailto:JenniferN.Wright at ky.gov] 
Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 9:22 AM
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Subject: OFB Vacancy Posting for Voc Rehab Prg Spec I (AT Spec) - Somerset
Office

 

Below is information pertaining to the vacancy posting for the Voc Rehab
Program Specialist I position (AT Specialist) in the Somerset Office, which
was left vacant by Sonya Roark's retirement.  Please feel free to pass this
along to any interested individuals.  The posting ends on July 1, 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
<https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=20101&siteid
=5031> &siteid=5031


Auto req ID 

28394BR 


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 
650 North Main Street 
Suite 240 
Somerset, KY 42501 


Location : 

Pulaski 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 

Provide consultation in development, coordination, and implementation of
assistive technology services. Under supervision provide consultation in
development, coordination, and implementation of assistive
technology(AT)services. Interprets medical reports and other information to
evaluate consumers' need for AT software and hardware; trains consumers on
how to operate the AT software and hardware in home, school and workplace
settings; manages and builds caseloads through referrals; maintains
appropriate documentation for provision of services; prepares monthly
reports; identifies and coordinates AT purchases with counselors and
vendors. Serves as a community educator and conducts public relations
activities on behalf of the agency. 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 : 

06/22/2013 


Post Ending Date : 

07/01/2013 

 

 

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

 

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