[Nfbk] FW: OFB Vacancy Posting for VR Counselor - Bowling Green

[George Stokes]

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Subject: OFB Vacancy Posting for VR Counselor - Bowling Green

 

Below is information pertaining to the vacancy posting for the VR Counselor
position in the Bowling Green Office, which was left vacant when Chad Hunt
moved to the Deafblind Coordinator.  Please feel free to pass this along to
any interested individuals.  The posting ends on November 12th, 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 

44622BR 


Job Title : 

8932 VOC REHAB COUNSELOR 


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 
955 Fairview Ave, Suite 100 
Bowling Green, KY 42101 


Location : 

Warren County 


Agency Contact : 

Jennifer N. Wright 


Agency Contact email and/or telephone number : 

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 


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. 


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
OR $34,178.64 - $45,500.16 yearly at 40 hour work week 


Special Entrance Rate : 

No 


Description of Job Duties 

Provides vocational counseling to the blind/visually impaired consumers in
Butler, Caldwell, Christian, Edmonson, Hopkins, Logan, Muhlenberg, Todd, and
Trigg Counties. Assesses consumers, collects, evaluates and interprets
medical, psychological, vocational and other reports to determine
eligibility for services and in determining needs for vocational
rehabilitation services for consumers to prepare for, enter into, or retain
employment; and coordinates appointments for consumers; Works with employers
to perform job development, job analysis and follow-up services; assures job
placement is consistent with consumers' unique strengths, abilities, and
interests and coordinates job coaching and other services needed from
professionals. Plans and coordinates the delivery of vocational rehab
services bases on assessments and Individual Plans for employment. Provides
consumers with information concerning services, services providers,
responsibilities and terms. Monitors caseload budgets. Assess the need for
rehabilitation technology. Develops and maintains case documentation.
Interprets and applies agency policies and procedures and state and federal
laws. Enters data into the Case Management System (CMS). Develops referrals
and performs basic public relation functions and partners with
organizations, schools, physicians, etc. throughout the district to arrange
services for consumers. Frequent travel is required to provide vocational
rehab services throughout the district. 


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 : 

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 : 

11/03/2015 


Post Ending Date : 

11/12/2015

 

 

 

 

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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