[nfbmi-talk] Fw: [acb-l] another job opportunity

Fri Dec 9 01:12:54 UTC 2011

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Frank Ventura 
To: acb-l at acb.org 
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 8:04 PM
Subject: [acb-l] another job opportunity

Subject: Job Opportunity Qualified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor D Northeast Region / Region 3

Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor
Qual Voc Rehab Counselor (D)
      Agency Name:
     Massachusetts Commission For The Blind

      Official Title:
     Qual Voc Rehab Counselor (D)

      Functional Title:
     Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor

      Occupational Group:
     Social Service

      Position Type:
     Civil Service

      Full-Time or Part-Time:
     Full-Time

      Salary Range:
     $52,058.50 to $70,753.54 Annually

      Bargaining Unit:
     08

      Shift:
     Day

      Confidential:
     No

      Number Of Vacancies:
     1

      City/Town:
     Boston

      Region:
     BOSTON

      Facility Location:
     Region 3 Northeast Region, 48 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116

      Application Deadline:
     12-22-2011

      Apply Online:
     Yes

      Posting ID:
     J28383

This position is funded from federal grant funds.

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Duties:
Assists Program Manager V in the overall planning, development, and operation of the regional Vocational Rehabilitation program. Supervises and monitors case management activities of the direct service staff. Leads regional job development and marketing activities. Performs state and federal administrative and reporting functions as required. Assists in the development of new programs to meet consumer needs.

Qualifications:
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: 

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE: At least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in rehabilitation counseling. Based on assignment, to second-level supervisory positions, at least one year of this experience must have been in a supervisory capacity. 

ALTERNATE SUBSTITUTION FOR QUALIFIED VOCATIONAL COUNSELOR FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING ASSIGNMENTS ONLY: 

One of the following as evidence of proficiency in American Sign Language may be substituted for two years of the required nonsupervisory experience. No substitution will be permitted for the required supervisory experience. 

- Certification by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. or other interpreter certification judged equivalent by the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, OR 

- Successful completion of the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Screening comparable screening by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission. 

LICENSES AND REQUIRED EDUCATION: One of the following is required: 

- A Master's degree or higher with a minimum of 48 semester hours in Rehabilitation Counseling from a Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) accredited university program; OR 

- A Master's degree or higher with a minimum of 48 semester hours in an approved related field (Counselor Education, Psychology, Counseling, Psychology, Education with a concentration in Counseling, or Education with a concentration in Psychology) with the completion of graduate coursework at a CORE accredited university program in all of the following: Job Placement/Development/ Vocational Analysis/Transferable Skills Development; Vocational Assessment and Evaluation; Vocational and Affective Counseling; Rehabilitation Plan Development; and Medical Aspects of Disabilities; or as determined by CORE and as specified in the Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor statute; OR 

- Certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification with the completion of graduate coursework at a CORE accredited university program in all of the following: Job Placement/ Development/ Vocational Analysis/Transferable Skills Development; Vocational Assessment and Evaluation; Vocational and Affective Counseling; Rehabilitation Plan Development; and Medical Aspects of Disabilities; or as determined by CORE and as specified in the Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor statute; OR 

- Licensure as a Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor by the Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health Professionals; OR 

- A Bachelor's degree, commitment to obtain a Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling under the terms of the hiring agency's Individual Education Plan and possession of requirements determined by the hiring agency and consistent with the Rehabilitation Act. Based on assignment as a Qualified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, one of the following as evidence of proficiency in American Sign Language is required: 

- Certification by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. or other interpreter certification judged equivalent by the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, OR 

- Successful completion of the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Screening or comparable screening by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission. In addition, based on assignment, travel may be required. Those employees who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license or the equivalent from another state.

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Thorough knowledge of Vocational Assessment and Counseling methods. 

2. Thorough knowledge of casework practices, procedures, and techniques. 

3. Knowledge of the techniques of supervision and demonstrated supervisory skills. 

4. Demonstrated ability in job development, marketing, and job placement. 

5. Excellent interpersonal skills. 

6. Demonstrated ability in written and oral expression. 

7. Demonstrated ability in public speaking. 

8. Knowledge of adaptive software and hardware for job site adaptions. 

9. Considerable knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and methods pertaining to the practice of vocational rehabilitation. 

10. Prefer CRC.

Comments:
This is a Civil Service position.
Subject to the rules and regulations of Civil Service and Collective Bargaining, preference for this position will be given to those candidates who are eligible for Civil Service, Reinstatement/Re-employment or Recall as applicable.

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit 
http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

How To Apply:
[Apply Online]  

If you are applying for this position on-line, you must create a profile and log in . 
If you do not wish to apply for this position on-line, and would prefer to send your resume and cover letter by mail or fax please forward it to: 

Disabilities and Community Services 
Kim Indelicato
Employment and Staffing 
600 Washington Street, 7th Flr. 
Boston, MA 02111 

Fax# (617) 348-5266 

PLEASE INCLUDE JOB POSTING ID#J28383 AND QUALIFIED VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR (D) ON ALL CORRESPONDENCE. 

For questions regarding this posting, please contact DCS Customer Service at 1 (800) 393-9324.

Agency Web Address:
http://www.mass.gov/mcb/ 

Diversity Officer:
Ms. Maria Loughran, (617) 626-7408 

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Sincerely,

Frank M. Ventura

Email: frank.m.ventura at gmail.com

IMessage: frankmventura at mac.com

VoiceMail: (781) 492/4262

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