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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">This posting is for an O&M instructor position at the Charles W. McDowell Rehabilitation center in Louisville, Kentucky. Even though it is not mentioned, KY is supposed to accept the NOMC certification. Also,
we’re told that the salary is definitely negotiable. Please help us spread the word by sharing far and wide. We’re eager to fill the position with someone who has a positive attitude and philosophy about blindness.<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">Tonia Gatton<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="mailto:Tonia.gatton@ky.gov">Tonia.gatton@ky.gov</a><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"><b>Voc Rehab Specialist - Certified<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Advertisement 19-000004604 Closes 7/21/2019 (8:00 PM EST)</span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Pay Grade 14 <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Salary $2,937.20 Monthly <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME, ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Hiring Agency Education & Workforce Development Cab | Department of Workforce Investment
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Location 8412 Westport Road Louisville, KY 40242 USA
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Description <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Education and Workforce Development Cabinet’s mission is to educate, prepare and train Kentucky's current and future workforces. Our goal is create and make continuous improvements to an education and workforce system that prepares
Kentuckians for the 21st century workforce, while helping businesses find the skilled workers they need to compete and create jobs in the Commonwealth.<br>
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The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation empowers individuals with disabilities to maximize employment, achieve economic self-sufficiency and independence, and to contribute back to society. We also help businesses and employers recruit, retain and accommodate
employees with disabilities.<br>
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We are seeking a Voc Rehab Specialist – Certified to provide expert services to individuals with disabilities who are seeking to obtain independent living skills and/or prepare for or retain gainful employment.<br>
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<b><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">THIS POSITION REQUIRES CERTIFICATION IN ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY.</span></b><br>
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<b>Key Responsibilities:</b> <o:p></o:p></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
Serves as a team leader in certified field of expertise, Orientation and Mobility (O&M), and is responsible for the direction, oversight, and meeting the training objectives of blind and visually impaired consumers and the rehabilitation program.
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
Evaluates and develops specialized training plans and instructs blind and visually impaired consumers in services such as O&M, business travel, public transportation navigation, and other services that can lead to obtaining a successful employment outcome or
independent living skills. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
Modifies, enhances, and fabricates rehabilitation technology devices to meet the individual needs for persons with significant disabilities.
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
Provides consumer and employers with information on accessibility, reasonable accommodation, disability awareness and etiquette, and American Disabilities Act (ADA) information training.
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
Interprets and explains state and federal rules and regulations and agency policy. Assists in writing guidelines, department materials, and policy.
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Maintains partnerships with private and public entities. Serves as a resource person for transportation engineers, the community, and other rehabilitation personnel.
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
Serves on task forces and/or special teams.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Minimum Requirements <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>EDUCATION</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. <br>
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<b>EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS</b>: See Special Requirements. <br>
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<b>Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE</b>: NONE <br>
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<b>Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION</b>: NONE <br>
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<b>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.)</b>: Must posess at least one certification listed below. For additional information relating to certifications refer to web link.
<br>
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) <a href="http://crccertification.com" target="_blank">
<span style="color:blue">http://crccertification.com</span></a> <br>
Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M) <a href="http://acvrep.org" target="_blank">
<span style="color:blue">http://acvrep.org</span></a> or <a href="http://aerbvi.org" target="_blank">
<span style="color:blue">http://aerbvi.org</span></a> <br>
Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE) <a href="http://vewaa.com/profdev/Certification/certification.htm" target="_blank">
<span style="color:blue">http://vewaa.com/profdev/Certification/certification.htm</span></a>
<br>
Rehabilitation Engineer Technologist (RET) <a href="http://www.resna.org" target="_blank">
<span style="color:blue">http://www.resna.org</span></a> <br>
Certified Rehabilitation Drivers Specialist (CRDS) <a href="http://www.aded.net" target="_blank">
<span style="color:blue">http://www.aded.net</span></a> <br>
Association of Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired (AER) <a href="http://www.acvrep.org" target="_blank">
<span style="color:blue">http://www.acvrep.org</span></a> <br>
National Library Service Braille Competency Certification <a href="http://www.loc.gov/nls/bds/index.html" target="_blank">
<span style="color:blue">http://www.loc.gov/nls/bds/index.html</span></a> <br>
Certified Work Adjustment Vocational Evaluation Specialist (CWAVES) <a href="http://www.vewaa.com/profdev/Certification/certification.htm" target="_blank">
<span style="color:blue">http://www.vewaa.com/profdev/Certification/certification.htm</span></a>
<br>
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) <a href="http://bsw.ky.gov/" target="_blank">
<span style="color:blue">http://bsw.ky.gov/</span></a> <br>
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. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Working Conditions <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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="MsoNormal">Probationary Period <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Mary Harrod at
<a href="mailto:Mary.Harrod@ky.gov"><span style="color:blue">Mary.Harrod@ky.gov</span></a>.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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