[nfbmi-talk] vr counselor opening nebraska

Mon May 2 17:59:20 UTC 2011

Thanks Chris. I'd love to see the study. I'll try to give Jennifer a call on 
that in a few days.

Peace,

Joe
----- Original Message ----- 
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>I do not know whether it was refunded.  I believe that the summer of 2009 
>(my last at MCBTC) was the last in the then current grant cycle.
>
> On May 1, 2011, at 9:37 AM, joe harcz Comcast wrote:
>
>> Say Chris,
>>
>> Whatever happened to the grant andstudy on immersion training at MCB TC 
>> by Jennifer Weibold and Western?
>>
>> Do you know the status on that?
>>
>> Best as always.
>>
>> Joe
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Christine Boone" 
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>>
>>
>>> I knew that you would see, and appreciate that component of the Nebraska 
>>> job.
>>> I did in fact send my new hire in Pennsylvania, to Nebraska where she 
>>> participated in some emersion training.  Unfortunately we could only 
>>> manage 120 hours, but as we had nothing in PA, for we had no center of 
>>> our own, it was hard enough to get permission to send a new employee out 
>>> of state for 3 weeks of training in another state's VR agency.
>>>
>>> It was well worth the effort and that training helped that employee 
>>> immensely.  Sadly, I was fired so shortly after that, that she never 
>>> really got the whole management thing under her belt.  In spite of that, 
>>> she was chosen to replace me, as the only blind manager inside the 
>>> agency, and I think you know the result.  Poor Pam got demoted almost as 
>>> soon as the final gavel fell in my trial.  She was sent to be an intake 
>>> worker in a one-stop, falling 3 levels in the hierarchy in the process. 
>>> You know what though, I think that they let her keep her wage, so that 
>>> was good luck...none of the responsibility and all of the pay!
>>>
>>> All for now.  Time to make dinner.
>>>
>>> CB
>>>
>>> On Apr 28, 2011, at 7:05 PM, joe harcz Comcast wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> Could we send all of the Executive Management Team at the Michigan 
>>>> Commission for the Blind for 600 hours of immersion?
>>>>
>>>> You didn't think that slipped by me in here did you Chris??? lol...
>>>>
>>>> Joe
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Christine Boone" 
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>>>> Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 4:04 PM
>>>> Subject: [nfbmi-talk] vr counselor opening nebraska
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> STATE OF NEBRASKA CLASS SPECIFICATION               EST:  08/70 -
>>>>> REV:  12/10
>>>>>
>>>>> VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR II
>>>>> CLASS CODE:      C72512
>>>>>
>>>>> Location:  Kearney Nebraska
>>>>> Closing Date:  May 2, 2011
>>>>>
>>>>> Apply online at:
>>>>> http://agency.governmentjobs.com/nebraska/default.cfm?&promotiona
>>>>> ljobs=0&transfer=0
>>>>>
>>>>> DESCRIPTION:  Under general supervision, performs complex,
>>>>> specialized vocational counseling, guidance and placement for
>>>>> individuals with visual impairments and/or other disabilities;
>>>>> performs related work as assigned.
>>>>>
>>>>> DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:  (A position is assigned to this
>>>>> class based on the scope and level of work performed as outlined
>>>>> below.)
>>>>>
>>>>> This class is distinguished from the Vocational Rehabilitation
>>>>> Counselor I class by the scope and level of work performed and
>>>>> the amount of independence in which to perform the assigned
>>>>> tasks.  Positions allocated to the Vocational Rehabilitation
>>>>> Technician class are responsible to perform a variety of
>>>>> supportive functions in the rehabilitation of persons with visual
>>>>> impairment and/or other disability.  Positions allocated to the
>>>>> Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor class, on a regular and
>>>>> recurring basis, supervise a minimum of three rehabilitation
>>>>> and/or counseling staff.
>>>>>
>>>>> Positions allocated to the Visually Impaired Orientation
>>>>> Counselor series perform counseling and provided teaching to
>>>>> assist clients in adjusting to blindness.
>>>>>
>>>>> EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (A position may not be assigned all the duties
>>>>> listed, nor do these examples include all the duties that may be
>>>>> assigned.)
>>>>>
>>>>> Performs interviews, diagnostic services, testing, job training
>>>>> and job placement of eligible clients; confers with clients to
>>>>> discuss options and goals.
>>>>>
>>>>> Provides follow-up services for clients in all aspects of
>>>>> vocational adjustment; monitors and records clients' progress and
>>>>> ensures goals and objectives are met.
>>>>>
>>>>> Assists in coordinating training, re-socialization, remedial
>>>>> education and overall client programming.
>>>>>
>>>>> Arranges for intelligence, psychological, vocational interest,
>>>>> aptitude testing and other tests and evaluations to obtain
>>>>> information in regards to assessing clients' needs and developing
>>>>> rehabilitation plans.
>>>>>
>>>>> Assists district or unit supervisors with program needs and
>>>>> evaluation and may be involved in corollary administrative
>>>>> functions.
>>>>>
>>>>> Serves as a resource person to the professional staff in
>>>>> vocational rehabilitation related matters.
>>>>>
>>>>> Prepares and maintains required reports, correspondence, case
>>>>> files and records.
>>>>> Develops and maintains relationships with originating agencies,
>>>>> schools, community organizations and public employers.
>>>>>
>>>>> KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:  (These are needed to
>>>>> perform the work assigned.)
>>>>>
>>>>> Knowledge of:  vocational rehabilitation counseling methods and
>>>>> techniques; human behavior and performance; medical and mental
>>>>> disabilities and their effects on the rehabilitation process;
>>>>> adaptive equipment available for clients served; principles and
>>>>> procedures for training development and instruction; group
>>>>> behavior and dynamics; basic sign language.
>>>>>
>>>>> Skill in:  interviewing others to collect essential information;
>>>>> communicating to convey information; monitoring and assessing
>>>>> performance and implementing actions; reviewing information to
>>>>> develop options and implement solutions.
>>>>>
>>>>> Ability to: learn, interpret and apply provisions of the
>>>>> Rehabilitation Act; collect, analyze and evaluate data to apply
>>>>> to the development and implementation of a rehabilitation plan;
>>>>> maintain accurate records; establish and maintain cooperative
>>>>> working relationships.
>>>>>
>>>>> MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Applicants will be screened for
>>>>> possession of these qualifications.   Applicants who need
>>>>> accommodation in the selection process should request this in
>>>>> advance.)
>>>>>
>>>>> Bachelor's degree in social science, behavioral science, social
>>>>> work, counseling/guidance, psychology, sociology, human
>>>>> development, education or related and three years experience.  OR
>>>>> Master's degree in any of the above mentioned fields or related
>>>>> area and one year experience.  Experience providing vocational
>>>>> rehabilitation counseling or related area may substitute for the
>>>>> educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
>>>>>
>>>>> SPECIAL NOTES:
>>>>>
>>>>> Positions in this class may require an employee to possess a
>>>>> valid driver's license, or the ability to provide independent
>>>>> authorized transportation, and provide a passenger vehicle with
>>>>> adequate liability insurance in order to perform work-related
>>>>> travel.
>>>>>
>>>>> Successful candidates for employment must be able to
>>>>> satisfactorily pass an extensive criminal background check and
>>>>> driver's license screening.  All new hires will complete 600
>>>>> hours of immersion training in Lincoln, at NCBVI expense, at the
>>>>> Nebraska Center for the Blind to learn the alternative skills of
>>>>> blindness (cane travel, Braille, assistive technology, activities
>>>>> of daily living, etc.); those completing the training will be
>>>>> certified as Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors for the blind.
>>>>> Work is performed under the direct supervision of a district or
>>>>> unit supervisor.  Field assignments and travel are involved in
>>>>> varying degrees.
>>>>>
>>>>> Fatos Floyd, CRC, CVRCB
>>>>> Director, Nebraska Center for the Blind
>>>>> Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
>>>>> Our Mission:
>>>>> Empowering blind individuals,
>>>>> Promoting opportunities,
>>>>> and building belief in the blind.
>>>>> (402) 471-8120
>>>>>
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