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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'>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> Wednesday, May 23, 2018 10:59 AM<br><b>Subject:</b> OFB Vacancy Posting for VR Specialist -Certified (O&M) - McDowell Center<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>Voc Rehab Specialist - Certified (O&M) </b>position at the McDowell Center. <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 <b>June 11<strong><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"'>,</span></strong></b> therefore it is important 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><p class=answer><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Jefferson County <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><h1>VOC REHAB SPECIALIST - CERTIFIED<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=answer>61750BR<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 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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question>Minimum Requirement - Education :<o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer><b>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.</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=question>Minimum Requirement - Experience :<o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer><b>See Special Requirements</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 at least one certification listed below. For additional information relating to certifications refer to web link. Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) </b><a href="http://www.crccertification.com" target="_blank">www.crccertification.com</a> <b>Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M) </b><a href="http://www.acvrep.org" target="_blank">http://www.acvrep.org</a><b> or </b><a href="http://www.aerbvi.org" target="_blank">http://www.aerbvi.org</a><b> Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE) </b><a href="http://www.vewaa.com/profdev/Certification/certification.htm" target="_blank">http://www.vewaa.com/profdev/Certification/certification.htm</a><b> Rehabilitation Engineer Technologist (RET) </b><a href="http://www.resna.org" target="_blank">http://www.resna.org</a><b> Certified Rehabilitation Drivers Specialist (CRDS) </b><a href="http://www.aded.net" target="_blank">http://www.aded.net</a><b> Association of Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired (AER) </b><a href="http://www.acvrep.org" target="_blank">http://www.acvrep.org</a><b> National Library Service Braille Competency Certification </b><a href="http://www.loc.gov/nls/bds/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.loc.gov/nls/bds/index.html</a><b> Certified Work Adjustment Vocational Evaluation Specialist (CWAVES) </b><a href="http://www.vewaa.com/profdev/Certification/certification.htm" target="_blank">http://www.vewaa.com/profdev/Certification/certification.htm</a><b> Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) </b><a href="http://bsw.ky.gov/" target="_blank">http://bsw.ky.gov/</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 held upon entrance into this classification for the length of employment as a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist-Certified. Certification areas are: Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) www.crccertification.com Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M) www.acvrep.org or www.aerbvi.org Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE) www.ccwaves.org Rehabilitation Engineer Technologist (RET) www.resna.org Certified Rehabilitation Drivers Specialist (CRDS) www.aded.net Association of Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired (AER) www.acvrep.org National Library Service Braille Competency Certification www.ioc.gov/nls/bds.html Certified Work Adjustment Vocational Evaluation Specialist (CWAVES) www.ccwaves.org Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) www.lrc.state.ky.us/krs/335-00/100.pdf<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question>Department/Division/Branch/Address :<o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer>Office for the Blind<br>8412 Westport Road<br>Louisville, KY 40242<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question>Agency Contact email and/or telephone number : <a href="mailto:JenniferN.Wright@ky.gov">JenniferN.Wright@ky.gov</a><br><br># of Vacancies :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: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/kar/101/001/325.htm.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question>Description of Job Duties<o:p></o:p></p><p class=answer>This position operates as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist providing instruction to blind and visually impaired individuals on how to successfully travel through buildings, safely travel around metropolitan areas, cross streets and utilize public transportation while using a cane in order to prepare for employment and to live independently. <br><br>Certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist is required.<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>05/23/2018<o:p></o:p></p><p class=question><b><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>Post Ending Date :06/11/2018</span><o:p></o:p></b></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><o:p> </o:p></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'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>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) 564-6745<br><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@01D3F285.080FC620" 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>