[nfbmi-talk] Imagine if Michigan BS4BP had such a position

[Terry D. Eagle]

Following is an actual position that exists within a state rehabilitation
agency.  This is the type of training of VR staff that President Posont,
Christine Boone, and I have advocated for within the Michigan agency for
services to blind persons.

 

Imagine the difference in services to blind persons were such training of VR
staff was taken seriously and actually implemented.  I still dream of that
day, as NFB dreams never fade or disappear, no matter the barriers,
obstacles, or persons that are placed in Our path to quality services and
opportunity, equality, and security for all blind persons.

 

 

Position:  Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist (Training)

General Job Information

Duties

The mission of the agency is to provide comprehensive vocational

rehabilitation (VR) and independent living services (IL) to persons with
disabilities,

which will maximize their quality of life and promote their employability
and economic

self-sufficiency, independence, inclusion and integration into society. 

The incumbent will develop an introductory training program for new VR
Specialists

to provide an overview of VR service delivery, program regulations,
policies, procedures

and protocols.  Coordinate with VR supervisors to implement the training
program

for all new VR specialists.  Develop materials for introductory training
that provides

an overview of the VR and IL services programs for all other VR staff,
including

administrative/clerical staff and rehabilitation assistants.  Provide
topic-specific

training to agency stakeholders including providers, employers, and members
of the

State Rehabilitation and State Independent Living Councils. Identify the
training

needs of the VR Administration, based on results of Quality Assurance
reviews and

feedback from supervisors and the VR program manager.  Develop materials to
address

ongoing training needs of the administration, focusing primarily on
improving the

professional skills of VR and IL staff.  Perform other duties as assigned.