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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'>Greetings,<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'><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> Monday, September 25, 2017 3:13 PM<br><b>To:</b> WFD DFB Users; Angela Anderson ; Beverly Dickerson ; Carla Ruschival; Daniel Scott Heads; David Boggs; Deb Lewis ; Jennifer Hall (Jennifer.hall@tds.net); Jennifer Singleton; McNabb, Cora L (OFB-FK); Mike Freholm ; Nancy Clayton; Minton, Pamela J (OFB-LV); Sinclair-Morris, Peggy; Randall Deaton; Rhonda Skidmore; Sharon Fields (Home) (sharon.fields1@outlook.com); Shirley Stivers (sstivers77@gmail.com); Shirley Stivers (Work) (shirley.stivers@nkadd.org); Deeley, Stephen P (OFB-LV); Theresa Thomas ; todde.stephens@windstream.net; Hammons, Twyla S (OFB-SS); Tyree, Jenny (OFB-LV)<br><b>Subject:</b> OFB Vacancy Posting for VR Counselor Certified I - Elizabethtown Office (Deadline Extended)<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>The posting below is the same that I sent out previously except the deadline has been extended to October 2<sup>nd</sup>. There was a mistake made at the Personnel Cabinet and somehow the posting got taken down so they have put it back up and they have extended the deadline. I have heard there were some people who tried to find it on the Personnel website and were unable to, so if you know of anyone who was interested in applying for this position, please share this with them.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><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 Elizabethtown office. This is the position which was left vacant by the recent resignation of<span style='color:#1F497D'> </span>Deanna Doll. <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<span style='color:#1F497D'> </span>but they must have their CRC certification in order to qualify for the position. The posting ends on <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>October 2nd,</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><h1>VOC REHAB COUNSELOR CERTIFIED I<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=answer><b>Educ. & Workforce Development Cab. <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=answer><b>Hardin County <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=answer>56722BR<o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer><b>Pay Grade</b> 14 (MIN-MID) $35,246.40 - $46,690.80 yearly at 37.5 hour work week <o:p></o:p></p><p class=question><b>Characteristics of the Job : </b>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.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=question><b>Minimum Requirement - Education</b> : See Special Requirements.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question><b>Minimum Requirement - Experience</b> : Must have one year of professional experience in rehabilitation counseling.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question><b>Substitute Education for Experience</b> :None<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question><b>Substitute Experience for Education</b> : None<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question><b>Special Requirements : </b>Must possess certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) as administered by the Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification. <a href="http://www.crccertification.com" target="_blank">http://www.crccertification.com</a> 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></b></p><p class=question><b>Post Employment Requirements</b> :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><b>Department/Division/Branch/Address :<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=answer>Department for Workforce Investment<br>Office for the Blind<br>233 Ring Road<br>Elizabethtown KY 42701<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question><b>Agency Contact email and/or telephone number</b> : <a href="mailto:JenniferN.Wright@ky.gov">JenniferN.Wright@ky.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=question><b># of Vacancies</b> : 1<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question><b>Position Type</b> : Full-time Merit (18A)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question><b>Work Schedule</b> : 1st Shift<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question><b>Vacancy Type</b> : Competitive - Open To All Candidates <o:p></o:p></p><p class=question><b>FLSA Designation:</b> 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><b>Work Week</b> : 37.5 hr/wk <o:p></o:p></p><p class=question><b>Pay Grade</b> :14<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question><b>Special Entrance Rate</b> : No<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question><b>Probationary Period</b> : 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><b>Description of Job Duties<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=answer>A Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) demonstrates proficiency in highly specialized rehabilitation counseling and caseload management oversight for consumers who are blind or visually impaired, who are seeking gainful employment. <br><br>This position collects, evaluates and interprets medical, psychological, vocational and other reports to determine eligibility for services for consumers; coordinates services with other professionals and partners; conducts assessments to determine services needed for consumers to prepare for, engage in, or retain employment.<br><br>This position will work with employers in highly specialized areas such as job development, job analysis, and follow-up services; assures job placement is consistent with consumers' unique strengths, abilities, specialized needs and interests; and coordinates coaching or other services from professionals.<br><br>This position will plan, organize, and manage the delivery of services bases upon assessments, vocational counseling and goals and Individual Plans for Employment (IPE) that is developed with the consumer. This will include the assessment of the need for rehab technology.<br><br>This position will also manage caseload budgets to ensure expenditures adhere to policies and allowable services fees. Develops and maintains case documentation; prepares correspondence; interprets and applies agency policies and procedures and the state and federal laws. Consumer information is entered into the Case Management System (CMS); and travels throughout the region to provide services to consumers and resolve consumer complaints.<br>These counties include; Breckinridge, Green, Grayson, Hardin, Hart, Larue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, Taylor; and Washington.<br><br>This position develops referrals; performs basic public relation functions, and works with service organizations, schools, and develops resources working with service organizations, schools and physicians to provide services to consumers. Performs other duties as assigned.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question><b>Job Group</b> :VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question><b>Typical Working Conditions</b>: 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><b>Additional Requirements</b> :<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><b>Post Date</b>: 09/23/2017<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question><b>Post Ending Date</b>: <b>10/2/2017</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>