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

Tue Aug 8 19:20:16 UTC 2017

Good Afternoon:

FYI!

Todd

From: Wright, Jennifer (OFB-FK) [mailto:JenniferN.Wright at ky.gov] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2017 3:10 PM
Subject: OFB Vacancy Posting for VR Counselor Certified I - Bowling Green
Office

Below is information pertaining to the vacancy posting for the VR
Counselor-Certified I position in the Bowling Green office.  This is the
position which was left vacant by the resignation of Amanda Herron. 

Please feel free to pass this along to any individuals you think may be
interested. The posting ends on August 17th, therefore it is crucial that
anyone interested submit their application online through the Kentucky
Personnel Cabinet website by that date.  A link is provided below to apply
for state government positions. It provides additional information on
completing the online application process.

https://careers.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx

VOC REHAB COUNSELOR CERTIFIED I

Warren County 

55985BR

51 - Educ. & Workforce Development Cab. 

Pay Grade 14 (MIN-MID) $35,246.40 - $46,690.80 yearly at 37.5-hour work week
OR $37,596.00 - $49,803.60 yearly at 40-hour work week 

Characteristics of the Job:

As a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) demonstrates proficiency in
providing rehabilitation counseling and caseload management oversight for
persons with disabilities seeking gainful employment. Functions under
limited supervision as a vocational rehabilitation counselor to insure
consumers receive appropriate guidance in highly specialized rehabilitation
areas; and performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirement - Education:

See Special Requirements.

Minimum Requirement - Experience:

Must have one year of professional experience in rehabilitation counseling.

Substitute Education for Experience:

None

Substitute Experience for Education:

None

Special Requirements:

Must possess certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) as
administered by the Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.
http://www.crccertification.com Must maintain any required licensure(s),
certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this
classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee
possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other
credentials.

Post-Employment Requirements:

Must maintain certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) as
administered by the Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification for
the length of employment in this classification.

Department/Division/Branch/Address:

Department for Workforce Investment
Office of the Blind
955 Fairview Ave.
Bowling Green, KY 42101

Agency Contact email and/or telephone number:

Jennifer N. Wright

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:

14

Special Entrance Rate:

No

Probationary Period:

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months. For
additional information refer to: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/kar/101/001/325.htm.

Description of Job Duties

This position proficiently collects, evaluates and interprets medical,
psychological, vocational and other reports to determine eligibility for
services for consumers who are visually impaired or blind. This position
conducts assessments to determine what services are needed and coordinate
those services with other professionals and partners so consumers can
prepare for, engage in, or retain gainful employment.

This position works with employers throughout the region in highly
specialized areas such as job development, job analysis and follow-up
services to ensure job placement is consistent with the consumers' unique
strengths, abilities, and specialized needs and coordinates coaching or
other services from professionals.

This position plans, organizes and manages the delivery of services based on
assessments, vocational counseling and goals. Working with the consumers,
this position develops Individual Plans for Employment (IPE). This position
develops and maintains documentation, prepares correspondence, interprets
and applies agency policies and procedures and state and federal laws.

This position manages and maintains caseload budgets to ensure that
expenditures adhere to policies, regulations and allowable service fees and
enters data into the Case Management System (CMS). 

This position develops referrals; performs basic public relation functions
and partners with service organizations, schools and physicians to provide
services to consumers and to develop resources; attends meetings and
conducts presentations; and acts as a mentor for new counselors;

This position supervises, conducts performance evaluations and approves
leave.

This position will travel throughout the district which includes the
following counties: Allen, Barren, Green, Hart, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson,
Taylor and Warren.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Group:

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

Typical Working Conditions:

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:

08/08/2017

Post Ending Date:

08/17/2017

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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