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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">Below is information pertaining to the vacancy re-posting for the Voc Rehab Specialist – Certified position (O&M Instructor) 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";color:black">January 16th</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"">,</span></strong> therefore
it is crucial that anyone interested submit their application online through the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet website before 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>
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<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">https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=20101&siteid=5031</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="text">37050BR</span> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="text">8937 VOC REHAB SPECIALIST - CERTIFIED</span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="fieldlabel">Minimum Requirement - Primary Education :
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="text"><b><span style="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>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="fieldlabel">Minimum Requirement - Primary Experience :
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="text"><b><span style="color:red">See Special Requirements</span></b></span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="fieldlabel">Special Requirements : </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="text">Must hold at least one certification listed below. For additional information relating to certifications refer to web link.
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<span class="text">Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) </span><br>
<span class="text">Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M) or </span><br>
<span class="text">Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE) </span><br>
<span class="text">Rehabilitation Engineer Technologist (RET) </span><br>
<span class="text">Certified Rehabilitation Drivers Specialist (CRDS) </span><br>
<span class="text">Association of Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired (AER)
</span><br>
<span class="text">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="text">Certified Work Adjustment Vocational Evaluation Specialist (CWAVES)
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<span class="text">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 style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="text">Must maintain certification held upon entrance into this classification for the length of employment as a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist-Certified. Certification areas are:
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<span class="text">Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) <a href="http://www.crccertification.com">
www.crccertification.com</a> </span><br>
<span class="text">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="text">Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE) <a href="http://www.ccwaves.org">
www.ccwaves.org</a> </span><br>
<span class="text">Rehabilitation Engineer Technologist (RET) <a href="http://www.resna.org">
www.resna.org</a> </span><br>
<span class="text">Certified Rehabilitation Drivers Specialist (CRDS) <a href="http://www.aded.net">
www.aded.net</a> </span><br>
<span class="text">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="text">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="text">Certified Work Adjustment Vocational Evaluation Specialist (CWAVES)
<a href="http://www.ccwaves.org">www.ccwaves.org</a> </span><br>
<span class="text">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 style="font-size:12.0pt">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="text">51 - Educ. & Workforce Development Cab.</span>
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<span class="text">Charles McDowell Center </span><br>
<span class="text">8412 Westport Road </span><br>
<span class="text">Louisville, KY 40242</span> <span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="text"><a href="mailto:JenniferN.Wright@ky.gov">JenniferN.Wright@ky.gov</a></span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="text">1</span> <span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="fieldlabel">Position Type : </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="text">Full-time Merit (18A)</span> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="text">1st Shift</span> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="text">Competitive - Open To All Candidates</span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="text">37.5 hr/wk</span> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="text">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.</span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="text">14</span> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="text">Pay Grade 14 (MIN-MID) $35,246.40 - $46,690.80 yearly at 37.5 hour work week</span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="text">Serves as a team leader in the certified field of expertise, Orientation and Mobility (O & M) and is responsible for the direction, oversight and meeting the training objectives of and blind and visually impaired consumers
and the rehabilitation program. Evaluates and trains blind and visually impaired consumers in other specialized services such as sight guide, residential and business travel, and other services that can lead to obtaining employment/independence. Modifies,
enhances, and fabricates rehabilitation technology devices to meet individual needs of persons with significant disabilities. Develops specialized training plans, provides consumers and employers with information on accessibility, reasonable accommodation,
disability awareness and etiquette, and ADA information training. Interprets and explains state and federal rules and regulations and agency policies. Performs other duties as assigned.</span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="text">VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION</span> <span style="font-size:12.0pt">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="text">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>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="text">Work is performed primarily in an office setting. Occasional travel will be required to coordinate services between customers and the agency.</span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="text">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.</span> <span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="text"><span style="color:black">1/07/2015</span></span><span style="color:black">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="text"><span style="color:black">1/16/2015</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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