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<DIV>Below is information pertaining to the vacancy posting for
the<BR>Vocational Rehabilitation Program Specialist I (Braille Instructor)
at<BR>the McDowell Center. Please feel free to pass this along to
any<BR>interested individuals. The posting ends on October 16, therefore
it is<BR>crucial that anyone interested submit their application on-line
through<BR>the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet website before that date. A link
has<BR>been provided below to apply for state government positions and
provides<BR>additional information on completing the on-line application
process.<BR> <BR><A
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req ID<BR>14973BR<BR>Job Title : 8935 VOC REHAB PROGRAM SPECIALIST I <BR>Title
Code : 4715 <BR>Minimum Requirement - Primary Education : Graduate of a
college<BR>or university with a bachelor's degree in rehabilitation,
rehabilitation<BR>teaching or therapy, guidance and/or counseling, psychology,
sociology,<BR>orientation and mobility, social work, special education,
education with<BR>emphasis in vocational counseling or a related field.
<BR>Minimum Requirement - Primary Experience : None <BR>Education Substitution :
None <BR>Experience Substitution : None <BR>Special Requirements : None
<BR>Agency : 51 - Educ. & Workforce Development Cab.
<BR>Department/Division/Branch/Address : Office for the Blind<BR>8412 Westport
Road<BR>Louisville, KY 40242 <BR>Location : Jefferson <BR>Agency Contact : <A
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<BR># of Vacancies : 1 <BR>Position Type : Full-time Merit (18A) <BR>Selective
Type : 1st Shift <BR>Vacancy Type : Competitive - Open To All Candidates
<BR>Work Week : 37.5 hr/wk <BR>Pay Grade : 12 <BR>Salary Range: Pay Grade 12
(MIN-MID) $29,129.28 - $38,588.64 yearly<BR>at 37.5 hour work week <BR>Special
Entrance Rate : No <BR>Description of Vacancy's Duties : *PROFICIENCY IN
BRAILLE<BR>REQUIRED*<BR><BR>Provides direct evaluation and training to consumers
in the areas of<BR>Braille and Audio-Digital Equipment. Works in partnership
with<BR>counselors to develop skills required for employment.
Assesses<BR>individual needs for rehabilitation technology. Documents work
with<BR>consumers and consumer's progress through progress notes,
evaluation<BR>reports, monthly progress reports, and training reports.
Evaluates<BR>medical, psychological, vocational and other technical reports.
Develops<BR>individual training plans with special emphasis on individuals with
most<BR>severe disabilities, including training, instruction, technical aids
and<BR>devices. Serves on interdisciplinary team to provide input as to
plans<BR>to enable consumers to meet their vocational and independent
living<BR>goals through meetings of the Vocational Preparation Unit staff
and<BR>through student staffing conferences. Provides consumers and
employers<BR>with information on accessibility, reasonable accommodation,
disability<BR>awareness, and Americans with Disabilities Act information.
Provides<BR>technical expertise to employers and the general public as
to<BR>specialized skill areas. <BR><BR>*ABILITY TO READ BRAILLE REQUIRED*
<BR>Selection Method : Qualifying: All candidates who apply and meet<BR>the
minimum requirements are eligible for placement on the register for<BR>hiring
consideration. <BR>Group : VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION <BR>Characteristics of the
Class : Under supervision, gains skills to<BR>perform professional level
vocational rehabilitation functions such as<BR>vocational or technology
assessments, rehabilitation technology,<BR>rehabilitation instruction, personal
adjustment, job development and job<BR>placement functions, basic public
relations functions, supported<BR>employment and/or vocational evaluation; OR
Under supervision performs<BR>as a novice counselor, providing basic vocational
rehabilitation<BR>caseload duties such as collecting information and
making<BR>recommendations for determining eligibility, plan development
and<BR>implementation; and performs other duties as required. <BR>Typical
Working Conditions and Unique Physical Requirements : Work is<BR>performed
primarily in an office setting. Occasional travel will be<BR>required to
coordinate services between customers and the agency. <BR>Additional
Requirements : Applicants and employees in this<BR>classification may be
required to submit to a drug screening test and<BR>background check. <BR>Post
Date : 10/07/2010 <BR>Post Ending Date :
10/16/2010<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR>Jennifer
Wright<BR></DIV></BODY></HTML>