[Nfbk] FW: OFB Vacancy Re-Posting for Voc Rehab Specialist-Certified - O&M Instructor at the McDowell Center

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Subject: OFB Vacancy Re-Posting for Voc Rehab Specialist-Certified - O&M
Instructor at the McDowell Center

 

 

Below is information pertaining to the vacancy re-posting for the Voc Rehab
Specialist - Certified position (O&M Instructor) at the McDowell Center.
Please feel free to pass this along to any interested individuals.  The
posting ends on January 16th, 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.

 

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Auto req ID 

37050BR 


Job Title : 

8937 VOC REHAB SPECIALIST - CERTIFIED 


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 : 

See Special Requirements 


Education Substitution : 

None 


Experience Substitution : 

None 


Special Requirements : 

Must hold at least one certification listed below. For additional
information relating to certifications refer to web link. 

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) 
Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M) or 
Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE) 
Rehabilitation Engineer Technologist (RET) 
Certified Rehabilitation Drivers Specialist (CRDS) 
Association of Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired
(AER) 
National Library Service Braille Competency Certification
www.ioc.gov/nls/bds.html 
Certified Work Adjustment Vocational Evaluation Specialist (CWAVES) 
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Click here for more information.
<http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/krs/335-00/100.pdf>  


Post Employment Requirements : 

Must maintain certification held upon entrance into this classification for
the length of employment as a Vocational Rehabilitation
Specialist-Certified. Certification areas are: 

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) www.crccertification.com 
Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M) www.acvrep.org or www.aerbvi.org 
Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE) www.ccwaves.org 
Rehabilitation Engineer Technologist (RET) www.resna.org 
Certified Rehabilitation Drivers Specialist (CRDS) www.aded.net 
Association of Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired
(AER) www.acvrep.org 
National Library Service Braille Competency Certification
www.ioc.gov/nls/bds.html 
Certified Work Adjustment Vocational Evaluation Specialist (CWAVES)
www.ccwaves.org 
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
www.lrc.state.ky.us/krs/335-00/100.pdf 


Agency : 

51 - Educ. & Workforce Development Cab. 


Department/Division/Branch/Address : 

Department for the Blind 
Charles McDowell Center 
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 


FLSA Designation 

NON-EXEMPT - The position(s) is/are not exempt from FLSA requirements for
time and a half overtime compensation. The employee(s) will earn time and a
half for time worked in excess of 40 hours per work week. 


Pay Grade : 

14 


Salary Range: 

Pay Grade 14 (MIN-MID) $35,246.40 - $46,690.80 yearly at 37.5 hour work week



Special Entrance Rate : 

No 


Description of Job Duties 

Serves as a team leader in the certified field of expertise, Orientation and
Mobility (O & M) and is responsible for the direction, oversight and meeting
the training objectives of and blind and visually impaired consumers and the
rehabilitation program. Evaluates and trains blind and visually impaired
consumers in other specialized services such as sight guide, residential and
business travel, and other services that can lead to obtaining
employment/independence. Modifies, enhances, and fabricates rehabilitation
technology devices to meet individual needs of persons with significant
disabilities. Develops specialized training plans, provides consumers and
employers with information on accessibility, reasonable accommodation,
disability awareness and etiquette, and ADA information training. Interprets
and explains state and federal rules and regulations and agency policies.
Performs other duties as assigned. 


Group : 

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION 


Characteristics of the Class : 

As a Certified rehabilitation specialist, provides expert services to
persons with disabilities in the development, coordination, instruction,
implementation and monitoring of specialized vocational rehabilitation
services, programs and/or activities, such as orientation and mobility,
assistive technology, rehabilitation technology, job placement and
development, supported employment etc. Serves as team leader in Certified
field of expertise and is responsible for direction, oversight and for
meeting the training objectives of the consumer and the rehabilitation
program; and 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 : 

Upon appointment, employees in this class may be required to maintain a
valid driver's license and required to drive a licensed vehicle. This status
may be necessary for the length of time in this class. If this is necessary
it will be listed in the specific position description for that position.
Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to
a drug screening test and background check. Applicants and employees in
positions which perform job duties that may require contact with offenders
in the custody or supervision of the Department of Corrections or with youth
in the care, custody, or supervision of the Department of Juvenile Justice
must meet qualifications pursuant to the federal Prison Rape Elimination
Act, 28 C.F.R.115.17 and 115.317. 


Post Date : 

1/07/2015 


Post Ending Date : 

1/16/2015

 

 

 

Jennifer Wright

Kentucky Career Center

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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