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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Wright, Jennifer (OFB-FK) [mailto:JenniferN.Wright@ky.gov] <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, October 26, 2011 9:24 AM<br><b>To:</b> WFD DFB Users; Smith, Chris H (OFB-FK); Jessee, Allison F (OFB-FK); Smits, Ann (CHFS DMS); Ann Smits; Becky Cabe; Bess Douthitt; Monterosso, Bill (OETCO-FK); McNabb, Cora L (OFB-FK); George Stokes; Gordon-Brown, Gerry (CAP-FK); Gerry Rader Slusher; Jim Shaw; ki4vjd@gmail.com; Kay Mathis; Kenny Jones; Kim Zeigler; Michael Freeholm; Dahmke, Mitch; Shirley, Patrick B (Education Cabinet); Paul Wiese; Paula Wiese; Nesbitt, Richard (OFB-FK); Roger Schaf; Sharon Fields; Sharon Fields (work); Matthews, Soraya - Division of Learning Services; Deeley, Stephen P (OFB-LV); Hammons, Twyla S (OFB-SS)<br><b>Subject:</b> OFB Vacancy Posting for VR Specialist- Certified (O&M) - Louisville Office<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>Below is information pertaining to the vacancy posting for the Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist – Certified (O & M Specialist) position for the Louisville office, which is located at the McDowell Center. Please feel free to pass this along to any interested individuals. The posting ends on <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>November</span></strong> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>4,</span></strong> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'><a href="https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=20101&siteid=5031" title="https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=20101&siteid=5031">https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=20101&siteid=5031</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="92%" style='width:92.0%'><tr><td colspan=2 style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><img border=0 width=4 height=4 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image003.png@01CC93C1.056B96D0" alt="https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/images/pixel.gif"></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fieldlabel1><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Auto req ID</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width="80%" style='width:80.0%;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=text1><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>20049BR</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fieldlabel1><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Job Title :</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width="80%" style='width:80.0%;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=text1><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>8937 VOC REHAB SPECIALIST - CERTIFIED</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fieldlabel1><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Title Code :</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width="80%" style='width:80.0%;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=text1><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>4717</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fieldlabel1><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Minimum Requirement - Primary Education :</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width="80%" style='width:80.0%;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=text1><b><span style='font-size:9.5pt;color:red'>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.</span></b></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fieldlabel1><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Minimum Requirement - Primary Experience :</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width="80%" style='width:80.0%;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=text1><b><span style='font-size:9.5pt;color:red'>See Special Requirements</span></b></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fieldlabel1><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Education Substitution :</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width="80%" style='width:80.0%;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=text1><b><span style='font-size:9.5pt;color:red'>None</span></b></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fieldlabel1><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Experience Substitution :</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width="80%" style='width:80.0%;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=text1><b><span style='font-size:9.5pt;color:red'>None</span></b></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fieldlabel1><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Special Requirements :</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width="80%" style='width:80.0%;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=text1><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>Must hold at least one certification listed below. For additional information relating to certifications refer to web link. </span></span><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br><br><span class=text1>Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) </span><br><span class=text1>Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M) or </span><br><span class=text1>Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE) </span><br><span class=text1>Rehabilitation Engineer Technologist (RET) </span><br><span class=text1>Certified Rehabilitation Drivers Specialist (CRDS) </span><br><span class=text1>Association of Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired (AER) </span><br><span class=text1>National Library Service Braille Competency Certification <a href="http://www.ioc.gov/nls/bds.html">www.ioc.gov/nls/bds.html</a> </span><br><span class=text1>Certified Work Adjustment Vocational Evaluation Specialist (CWAVES) </span><br><span class=text1>Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) <a href="http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/krs/335-00/100.pdf" target="_blank">Click here for more information.</a></span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fieldlabel1><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Post Employment Requirements :</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width="80%" style='width:80.0%;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=text1><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>Must maintain certification held upon entrance into this classification for the length of employment as a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist-Certified. Certification areas are: </span></span><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br><br><span class=text1>Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) <a href="http://www.crccertification.com">www.crccertification.com</a> </span><br><span class=text1>Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M) <a href="http://www.acvrep.org">www.acvrep.org</a> or <a href="http://www.aerbvi.org">www.aerbvi.org</a> </span><br><span class=text1>Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE) <a href="http://www.ccwaves.org">www.ccwaves.org</a> </span><br><span class=text1>Rehabilitation Engineer Technologist (RET) <a href="http://www.resna.org">www.resna.org</a> </span><br><span class=text1>Certified Rehabilitation Drivers Specialist (CRDS) <a href="http://www.aded.net">www.aded.net</a> </span><br><span class=text1>Association of Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired (AER) <a href="http://www.acvrep.org">www.acvrep.org</a> </span><br><span class=text1>National Library Service Braille Competency Certification <a href="http://www.ioc.gov/nls/bds.html">www.ioc.gov/nls/bds.html</a> </span><br><span class=text1>Certified Work Adjustment Vocational Evaluation Specialist (CWAVES) <a href="http://www.ccwaves.org">www.ccwaves.org</a> </span><br><span class=text1>Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) <a href="http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/krs/335-00/100.pdf">www.lrc.state.ky.us/krs/335-00/100.pdf</a></span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fieldlabel1><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Agency :</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width="80%" style='width:80.0%;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=text1><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>51 - Educ. & Workforce Development Cab.</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fieldlabel1><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Department/Division/Branch/Address :</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width="80%" style='width:80.0%;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=text1><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>Office for the Blind</span></span><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br><span class=text1>8412 Westport Road</span><br><span class=text1>Louisville, KY 40242</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fieldlabel1><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Location :</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width="80%" style='width:80.0%;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=text1><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>Jefferson</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fieldlabel1><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Agency Contact :</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width="80%" style='width:80.0%;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=text1><span style='font-size:9.5pt'><a href="mailto:JenniferN.Wright@ky.gov">JenniferN.Wright@ky.gov</a></span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fieldlabel1><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'># of Vacancies :</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width="80%" style='width:80.0%;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=text1><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>1</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fieldlabel1><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Position Type :</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width="80%" style='width:80.0%;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=text1><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>Full-time Merit (18A)</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fieldlabel1><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Work Schedule :</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width="80%" style='width:80.0%;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=text1><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>1st Shift</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fieldlabel1><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Vacancy Type :</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width="80%" style='width:80.0%;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=text1><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>Competitive - Open To All Candidates</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fieldlabel1><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Work Week :</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width="80%" style='width:80.0%;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=text1><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>37.5 hr/wk</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fieldlabel1><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Pay Grade :</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width="80%" style='width:80.0%;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=text1><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>14</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fieldlabel1><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Salary Range:</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=text1><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>Pay Grade 14 (MIN-MID) $35,246.40 - $46,690.80 yearly at 37.5 hour work week</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fieldlabel1><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Special Entrance Rate :</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width="80%" style='width:80.0%;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=text1><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>No</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fieldlabel1><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Description of Job Duties</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width="80%" style='width:80.0%;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=text1><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>This position works directly with consumers and evaluates, plans, and trains blind and visually impaired consumers in orientation and mobility; maintains a caseload of 70 - 100 consumers; interprets medical information in planning & developing O & M training; travels to consumers homes and work areas to teach sighted guide techniques, cane skills, street crossing, and use of public transportation. Reviews referrals, schedules meetings, and makes recommendations as to the skill levels consumers need to achieve vocational goals. Coordinates evaluations & training with other professionals; works in team environment such as bi-optic driving program; develops and maintains relationships with University Disability Student Service Coordinators; coordinates with DOT or local govt. to establish traffic signals & safety devices.</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fieldlabel1><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Selection Method :</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width="80%" style='width:80.0%;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=text1><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>Qualifying: All candidates who apply and meet the minimum requirements are eligible for placement on the register for hiring consideration.</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fieldlabel1><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Group :</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width="80%" style='width:80.0%;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=text1><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fieldlabel1><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Characteristics of the Class :</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width="80%" style='width:80.0%;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=text1><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>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.</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fieldlabel1><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Typical Working Conditions and Unique Physical Requirements :</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width="80%" style='width:80.0%;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=text1><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>Work is performed primarily in an office setting. Occasional travel will be required to coordinate services between customers and the agency.</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fieldlabel1><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Additional Requirements :</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width="80%" style='width:80.0%;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=text1><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fieldlabel1><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Post Date :</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width="80%" style='width:80.0%;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=text1><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>10/26/2011</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=fieldlabel1><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Post Ending Date :</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width="80%" style='width:80.0%;padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span class=text1><span style='font-size:9.5pt'>11/04/2011</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Jennifer Wright</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Office for the Blind</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>275 East Main Street</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>2nd Floor Mail Stop 2-EJ</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Frankfort, KY 40621</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Phone: (502) 782-3407</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Toll Free (800) 321-6668</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Fax: (502) 564-2951</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>