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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Good Afternoon:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>FYI!<o:p></o:p></span></p><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><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Todd<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> Tuesday, August 08, 2017 3:10 PM<br><b>Subject:</b> OFB Vacancy Posting for VR Counselor Certified I - Bowling Green Office<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.25in'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>Below is information pertaining to the vacancy posting for the <b>VR Counselor–Certified I </b>position in the Bowling Green office. This is the position which was left vacant by the resignation of Amanda Herron. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>Please feel free to pass this along to any individuals you think may be interested. The posting ends on <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>August 17th,</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:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'><a href="https://careers.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx">https://careers.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1>VOC REHAB COUNSELOR CERTIFIED I<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=answer><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Warren County <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=answer>55985BR<o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer>51 - Educ. & Workforce Development Cab. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer>Pay Grade 14 (MIN-MID) $35,246.40 - $46,690.80 yearly at 37.5-hour work week OR $37,596.00 - $49,803.60 yearly at 40-hour work week <o:p></o:p></p><p class=question>Characteristics of the Job:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer>As a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) demonstrates proficiency in providing rehabilitation counseling and caseload management oversight for persons with disabilities seeking gainful employment. Functions under limited supervision as a vocational rehabilitation counselor to insure consumers receive appropriate guidance in highly specialized rehabilitation areas; and performs other duties as required.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question>Minimum Requirement - Education:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer><b>See Special Requirements.</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=question>Minimum Requirement - Experience:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer><b>Must have one year of professional experience in rehabilitation counseling.</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=question>Substitute Education for Experience:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer><b>None</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=question>Substitute Experience for Education:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer><b>None</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=question>Special Requirements:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer><b>Must possess certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) as administered by the Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.</b> <a href="http://www.crccertification.com" target="_blank">http://www.crccertification.com</a> <b>Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=question>Post-Employment Requirements:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer>Must maintain certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) as administered by the Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification for the length of employment in this classification.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question>Department/Division/Branch/Address:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer>Department for Workforce Investment<br>Office of the Blind<br>955 Fairview Ave.<br>Bowling Green, KY 42101<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question>Agency Contact email and/or telephone number:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question>Jennifer N. Wright<o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer><a href="mailto:JenniferN.Wright@ky.gov">JenniferN.Wright@ky.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=question># of Vacancies:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer>1<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question>Position Type:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer>Full-time Merit (18A)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question>Work Schedule:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer>1st Shift<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question>Vacancy Type:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer>Competitive - Open to All Candidates <o:p></o:p></p><p class=question>FLSA Designation<o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=question>Work Week:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer>37.5 hr/wk <o:p></o:p></p><p class=question>Pay Grade:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer>14<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question>Special Entrance Rate:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer>No<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question>Probationary Period:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer>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>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question>Description of Job Duties<o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer>This position proficiently collects, evaluates and interprets medical, psychological, vocational and other reports to determine eligibility for services for consumers who are visually impaired or blind. This position conducts assessments to determine what services are needed and coordinate those services with other professionals and partners so consumers can prepare for, engage in, or retain gainful employment.<br><br>This position works with employers throughout the region in highly specialized areas such as job development, job analysis and follow-up services to ensure job placement is consistent with the consumers' unique strengths, abilities, and specialized needs and coordinates coaching or other services from professionals.<br><br>This position plans, organizes and manages the delivery of services based on assessments, vocational counseling and goals. Working with the consumers, this position develops Individual Plans for Employment (IPE). This position develops and maintains documentation, prepares correspondence, interprets and applies agency policies and procedures and state and federal laws.<br><br>This position manages and maintains caseload budgets to ensure that expenditures adhere to policies, regulations and allowable service fees and enters data into the Case Management System (CMS). <br><br>This position develops referrals; performs basic public relation functions and partners with service organizations, schools and physicians to provide services to consumers and to develop resources; attends meetings and conducts presentations; and acts as a mentor for new counselors;<br><br>This position supervises, conducts performance evaluations and approves leave.<br><br>This position will travel throughout the district which includes the following counties: Allen, Barren, Green, Hart, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, Taylor and Warren.<br><br>Performs other duties as assigned.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question>Job Group:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer>VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question>Typical Working Conditions:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer>Work is performed primarily in an office setting. Occasional travel will be required to coordinate services between customers and the agency.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question>Additional Requirements:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question>Post Date:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer>08/08/2017<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question><b><span style='color:red'>Post Ending Date:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=question><b><span style='color:red'>08/17/2017<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Jennifer Wright</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Kentucky Career Center</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Office for the Blind</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>275 East Main Street</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>2nd Floor Mail Stop 2-EJ</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Frankfort, KY 40621</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Phone: (502) 782-3407</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Toll Free (800) 321-6668</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=FR style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Fax: (502) 564-2951<br></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><a href="mailto:JenniferN.Wright@ky.gov" target="_blank"><span lang=FR style='color:blue'>JenniferN.Wright@ky.gov</span></a></span><span lang=FR style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><br></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D'><img border=0 width=171 height=95 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01D31058.7183DCF0" alt="Description: cid:image005.png@01CF2264.26B12010"></span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>