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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 posting for the <b>VR Program Specialist II</b> position at the McDowell Center in Louisville. This is the AT Instructor
position which was left vacant by the retirement of my coworker last month. Please feel free to pass this along to any interested individuals, The posting ends on <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif">April 29th,</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.</span><o:p></o:p></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" 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><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">8936 VOC REHAB PROGRAM SPECIALIST II
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;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 style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:red">Must have two years of professional experience in vocational rehabilitation, vocational assessment, employer relations or rehabilitation technology.</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:red">EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: A bachelor’s degree in one of the above areas plus two years of professional experience in vocational rehabilitation, vocational assessment,
employer relations or rehabilitation technology will substitute for the required master’s degree.</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">51 - Educ. & Workforce Development Cab.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Department of Workforce Investment
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Office for the Blind <br>
8412 Westport Rd <br>
Louisville KY 40242 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Jennifer Wright
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Competitive - Open To All Candidates
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">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
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Pay Grade 13 (MIN-MID) $32,042.40 - $42,656.40 yearly at 37.5 hour work week OR $34,178.64 - $45,500.16 yearly at 40 hour work week
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months. For additional information refer to:
<a href="http://www.lrc.ky.gov/kar/101/001/325.htm">http://www.lrc.ky.gov/kar/101/001/325.htm</a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Office for the Blind provides opportunities for competitive employment for consumers who are blind or who have visual impairments.
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This position reviews and evaluates medical, psychological and vocational reporting information to determine the need for specialized vocational rehabilitation services for consumers who are blind or have visual impairments so those consumers can enter into
and retain gainful employment. <br>
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This position assesses the need for rehabilitation technology and provides instruction in the area of assistive technology and computer training for consumers who are blind or have visual impairments. This position makes recommendations for assistive technology
and devices to meet the needs of consumers who are blind or have visual impairments and develops on-the-job training sites for consumers to gain work experience.
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This position also consults with co-workers and management in the development, coordination, implementation and monitoring of individual employment plans for consumers.
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Performs other duties as assigned. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Performs independent professional vocational rehabilitation functions such as vocational or technology assessments, rehabilitation technology, job development and job placement,
supported employment, vocational evaluation, rehabilitation instruction, basic public relations and/or marketing functions in a rehabilitation program; and performs other duties as required.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Work is performed primarily in an office setting. Occasional travel will be required to coordinate services between customers and the agency.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">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.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">04/20/2017
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tonia Gatton<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Assistive Technology Specialist<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Kentucky career Center<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">KY Office for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Charles W. McDowell Center<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">8412 Westport Road<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Louisville, KY 40242<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">(502) 429-4460 ext. 268<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">(502) 429-7101<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:tonia.gatton@ky.gov"><span style="color:blue">tonia.gatton@ky.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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