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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='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";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><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> Thursday, November 03, 2011 9:13 AM<br><b>To:</b> WFD DFB Users; BillD@insightbb.com; Adam Ruschival; 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> FW: Job Announcement - VR Counselor II, Williston, ND<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Please share with those who may be interested.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></span></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.0in;text-indent:.5in'><b>JOB ANNOUNCEMENT<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Position Title: <b>Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II</b> (4222)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Position Number: 325-210-00003493 (60-47-0368)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Closing Date: <b><u>Open Until Filled</u></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Salary Range: $2961 - $3948 monthly<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Status: Full-time Regular <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>City: Williston ND<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Type of Recruitment: Internal/External<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Requisition Number: 2918114 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:1.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For More Information, Assistance or Accommodation Contact: Andrea Meyer <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Employing Unit: Northwest Human Service Center<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Section: Vocational Rehabilitation<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Telephone Number: 701-774-4666<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>TTY Number: 701-774-4692<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u>Minimum Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></u></b></p><p class=MsoBodyText>Requires a bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation, social work, psychology, counseling, or other closely related rehabilitation degree <b>AND:</b><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;layout-grid-mode:char'>Three years experience working with special populations in a direct service capacity;<b> OR</b><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;layout-grid-mode:char'>Two years of experience as a vocational rehabilitation counselor; <b>OR</b><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;layout-grid-mode:char'>A master's degree in one of the above disciplines.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Preference will be given to applicants who meet the ND Qualified Rehabilitation Professional (QRP) standards as follows: a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC); a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or a counseling-related field from a program accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Counselor Education (CORE) or the Council on Accreditation of Counseling-Related Programs (CACRP); <b>OR</b> a master's degree in a closely-related field and eligibility to write the Council on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) Examination. <u>COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED WITH APPLICATION.</u><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i>NOTE: </i></b><i>Individuals selected for any Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor position will be required to meet the ND Qualified Rehabilitation Professional (QRP) standards within five years from the date of appointment.<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoBodyText><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u>Application Procedures/Comments:<o:p></o:p></u></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6;layout-grid-mode:char'>Complete a State of ND Application for Employment (SFN 10950). Access application form at: <a href="http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/appforms.html">http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/appforms.html</a><span style='color:blue'> </span>or hard copy from any ND Job Service Office. <b><o:p></o:p></b></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6;layout-grid-mode:char'>Please include the position # and requisition # on your application. Also, provide details in the employment history sections of the application form on how your education, experience and skills will qualify you for this position. Supplemental information such as a cover letter and resume may be included, but the initial review and score will be based on the information provided on SFN 10950.<b><o:p></o:p></b></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6;layout-grid-mode:char'>Please fill in all information requested on the application form, such as dates of employment, hours worked per week, credits earned, etc. INCOMPLETE SECTIONS WILL NOT BE GIVEN CREDIT. <b><o:p></o:p></b></li></ul><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8;layout-grid-mode:both'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The Department’s Human Resource Division staff will score applications against the minimum qualifications and preferences listed on the job announcement and qualifying military service. After the scoring is completed, a certified list of eligible candidates and the applications will be forwarded to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview, based on the final scores.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8;layout-grid-mode:both'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8;layout-grid-mode:char'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>All application material must be <b><u>received</u></b> on or before the closing date at the following address: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:.5in;layout-grid-mode:char'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Human Resource Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:.5in;layout-grid-mode:char'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Department of Human Services<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:.5in;layout-grid-mode:char'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>600 East Boulevard Avenue Dept 325<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:.5in;layout-grid-mode:char'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Bismarck ND 58505-0250<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:.25in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Fax: 701-328-1927; e-mail: <a href="mailto:dhshr@nd.gov">dhshr@nd.gov</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u>Summary of Work:<o:p></o:p></u></b></p><p class=MsoBodyText>Duties involve carrying a caseload covering the full range of physical and mental disabilities, but with an emphasis on working with persons who experience mental illness. Work includes providing services to clients to help them cope with their disabilities and achieve their employment goals. This position requires outreach to rural areas at least 2 days each month. The case management activities must meet state and federal guidelines. Duties also involve providing services to both clients with disabilities and potential employers in the community. Client services include: information, referral and intake, vocational assessment, counseling and guidance, working with client in development of an employment plan, job development, job seeking skills training, job placement, follow-up, plus maintaining a general caseload and completing the appropriate paperwork. Employer Services include providing consultation, technical assistance and information to employers so they can employ individuals with disabilities.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoBodyText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u>Benefits:</u></b> <br>The ND Department of Human Services offers challenging work opportunities, a full range of employee benefits, including a comprehensive employer-paid health plan, paid leave, a retirement plan, flexible work hours, and more. For more information, contact our website at: <a href="http://www.nd.gov/dhs">http://www.nd.gov/dhs</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The state of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, genetics or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoTitle><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>