[Nfbk] FW: OFB Vacancy Posting for VR Program Specialist I- AT- McDowell Center

[Todd E. Stephens]

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Subject: OFB Vacancy Posting for VR Program Specialist I- AT- McDowell
Center

 

Below is information pertaining to the vacancy posting for the VR Program
Specialist I position at the McDowell Center in Louisville.  This is the AT
Instructor position which was left vacant by the retirement of Lee Corman.
As we did not get candidates with AT experience who qualified at the II
level, we are re-posting it as an entry level position. 

 

Please feel free to pass this along to any individuals you think may be
interested. The posting ends on June 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://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 

54644BR 


Job Title : 

8935 VOC REHAB PROGRAM SPECIALIST I 


Minimum Requirement - 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 - Experience : 

None 


Substitute Education for Experience : 

None 


Substitute Experience for Education : 

None 


Special Requirements : 

NONE. 


Agency : 

51 - Educ. & Workforce Development Cab. 


Department/Division/Branch/Address : 

Department for Workforce Investment 
Office for the Blind 
8412 Westport Rd 
Louisville KY 40242 


Location : 

Jefferson County 


Agency Contact : 

Jennifer 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 : 

12 


Salary Range: 

Pay Grade 12 (MIN-MID) $29,129.28 - $38,588.64 yearly at 37.5 hour work week
OR $31,071.12 - $41,161.20 yearly at 40 hour work week 


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 

Under supervision, this position gains skills to perform professional level
vocational rehabilitation functions such as technology assessments and
rehabilitation assistive technology instruction to blind or visually
impaired consumers. 

This position learns to evaluate blind and visually impaired consumers to
determine the best mode of accessing a computer through the use of a screen
reader, screen magnification or braille. The position also evaluates the
consumer's ability to read print by using closed-captioned television
devices. The position then makes recommendations for modifications and/or
assistive technology to meet that individual's needs. 

This position will learn to provide training to consumers on computers with
the use of screen reader or screen magnification devices and also train
consumers on the use of iPads, iPhones, tablets, digital records, laptops,
Apple and Android products. 

This position completes progress notes and various reports on each consumer,
communicating with co-workers, consumers' Vocational Rehabilitation and
Independent Living counselors and managers as necessary. 

The position gains skills to review referral information and perform
assessment of skill level and other factors that are unique to assistive
technology. Based on that assessment, makes recommendations to supervisor
for additional training, reports observations to counselors and recommends
necessary assistive technology devices and service recommendations. 

Performs other duties as assigned. 


Job Group : 

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION 


Characteristics of the Job : 

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 : 

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 : 

06/08/2017 


Post Ending Date : 

06/17/2017

 

 

 

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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