[Nfbktad] FW: OFB Vacancy Posting for Voc Rehab Specialist - Certified (Deaf/Blind Program)

[Rick Roderick]

Tonia,
 
I am glad this position is finally being posted. Dorothy's last day was
September 30, and Sherry West needs all the help she can get. A lot is on
her now, since she has to provide deafblind services over the whole state.
 
From: Nfbktad [mailto:nfbktad-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Gatton, Tonia
(OFB-LV) via Nfbktad
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2015 10:25 AM
To: NFB of Kentucky, Technology Assistance Division; NFB of Kentucky
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Subject: [Nfbktad] FW: OFB Vacancy Posting for Voc Rehab Specialist -
Certified (Deaf/Blind Program)
 
 
Below is information pertaining to the vacancy posting for the Voc Rehab
Specialist - Certified position. This is for the Deaf/Blind program position
that was left vacant when Dorothy Brame retired. We are listing the office
location as Varies rather than Bowling Green where Dorothy was located since
the position is not tied to any particular location. The person selected
could work out of any of our offices. Please feel free to pass this along to
any interested individuals.  The posting ends on February 5th, therefore it
is crucial that anyone interested submit their application online through
the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet website before that date.  A link is provided
below to apply for state government positions. It provides additional
information on completing the online application process.
 
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=20101
<https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=20101&siteid
=5031> &siteid=5031
 
 

Auto req ID 
38508BR 

Job Title : 
8937 VOC REHAB SPECIALIST - CERTIFIED 

Minimum Requirement - Primary Education : 
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. 

Minimum Requirement - Primary Experience : 
See Special Requirements 

Education Substitution : 
None 

Experience Substitution : 
None 

Special Requirements : 
Must hold at least one certification listed below. For additional
information relating to certifications refer to web link. 

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) 
Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M) or 
Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE) 
Rehabilitation Engineer Technologist (RET) 
Certified Rehabilitation Drivers Specialist (CRDS) 
Association of Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired
(AER) 
National Library Service Braille Competency Certification
www.ioc.gov/nls/bds.html <http://www.ioc.gov/nls/bds.html>  
Certified Work Adjustment Vocational Evaluation Specialist (CWAVES) 
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Click here for more information.
<http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/krs/335-00/100.pdf>  

Post Employment Requirements : 
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
<http://www.crccertification.com>  
Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M) www.acvrep.org
<http://www.acvrep.org>  or www.aerbvi.org <http://www.aerbvi.org>  
Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE) www.ccwaves.org
<http://www.ccwaves.org>  
Rehabilitation Engineer Technologist (RET) www.resna.org
<http://www.resna.org>  
Certified Rehabilitation Drivers Specialist (CRDS) www.aded.net
<http://www.aded.net>  
Association of Education and Rehabilitation of Blind and Visually Impaired
(AER) www.acvrep.org <http://www.acvrep.org>  
National Library Service Braille Competency Certification
www.ioc.gov/nls/bds.html <http://www.ioc.gov/nls/bds.html>  
Certified Work Adjustment Vocational Evaluation Specialist (CWAVES)
www.ccwaves.org <http://www.ccwaves.org>  
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
www.lrc.state.ky.us/krs/335-00/100.pdf
<http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/krs/335-00/100.pdf>  

Agency : 
51 - Educ. & Workforce Development Cab. 

Department/Division/Branch/Address : 
Office for the Blind 
275 E. Main Street 
Frankfort KY 40621 

Location : 
Location Varies 

Agency Contact : 
JenniferN.Wright at ky.gov <mailto:JenniferN.Wright at ky.gov>  

# of Vacancies : 
1 

Position Type : 
Full-time Merit (18A) 

Work Schedule : 
1st Shift 

Vacancy Type : 
Competitive - Open To All Candidates 

Work Week : 
37.5 hr/wk 

FLSA Designation 
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. 

Pay Grade : 
14 

Salary Range: 
Pay Grade 14 (MIN-MID) $35,246.40 - $46,690.80 yearly at 37.5 hour work week


Special Entrance Rate : 
No 

Description of Job Duties 
This position will travel throughout the entire State of Kentucky. The work
county of this position will be dependent upon the home county of the
successful candidate. 

Under limited supervision, collects and interprets medical, psychological,
vocational and other reports to determine if consumer is eligible for
deaf/blind services. Based upon assessments and vocational guidance and
counseling, works with other counselors to plan, facilitate and coordinate
delivery of services through an Individual Plan of Employment. Assures job
placement is appropriate for a deaf/blind consumer by assessing job
requirements at work place and making recommendation for technology and/or
making referral to AT specialist. Plans, facilitates and coordinates the
delivery of deaf/blind consumer group activities designed to promote
socialization, independence, and training. Provides technical expertise to
universities, employers and general public regarding services for deaf/blind
consumers. Works with other professional organizations that specialize in
deaf/blind services. Manages the National Deaf/Blind Equipment Distribution
for half of the state. Evaluates and trains deaf/blind individuals who meet
the guidelines for that program. Develops and maintains case documentation,
prepares correspondence, writes reports, interprets agency policy and
procedures, travel to assigned counties, resolves consumer complaints and
trains new counselors on deaf/blind services. Conducts presentations,
facilitates future planning meetings, and maintains a registry database for
identifying/tracking individuals who are deaf/blind. Performs other duties
as assigned. Agency prefers candidate with American Sign Language (ASL)
skills in order to be able to communicate with deaf/blind consumers. 

Group : 
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION 

Characteristics of the Class : 
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. 

Typical Working Conditions and Unique Physical Requirements : 
Work is performed primarily in an office setting. Occasional travel will be
required to coordinate services between customers and the agency. 

Additional Requirements : 
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. 

Post Date : 
01/27/2015 

Post Ending Date : 
02/05/2015
 
 
 
 
Jennifer Wright
Kentucky Career Center
Office for the Blind
275 East Main Street
2nd Floor Mail Stop 2-EJ
Frankfort, KY 40621
Phone: (502) 782-3407
Toll Free (800) 321-6668
Fax: (502) 564-2951
 <mailto:JenniferN.Wright at ky.gov> JenniferN.Wright at ky.gov

 
 
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