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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Commission for the Blind
1430 Confederate Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201

https://www.careers.sc.gov
INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

An Equal Opportunity Employer

THE LANGUAGE USED IN THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE EMPLOYEE AND THE AGENCY. THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE ANY CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS OR ENTITLEMENTS. THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT, IN WHOLE OR IN PART. NO PROMISES OR ASSURANCES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHICH ARE CONTRARY TO OR INCONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PARAGRAPH CREATE ANY CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT.

OPENING DATE: 04/11/2019                                        CLOSING DATE: 04/18/2019
JOB TITLE: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor  CLASS CODE: GA50
POSITION NUMBER: 60026750                                   SLOT NUMBER:
STATE SALARY RANGE:
   $32,838.00 - $60,760.00 Annually         AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MIN:
AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MAX:

LOCATION: Charleston County, South Carolina
JOB TYPE: FTE - Full-Time
NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT SPECIFICS (IF ANY):
AGENCY SPECIFIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Please apply online. Contact 803-898-7297 if you need assistance with completing your application.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The South Carolina Commission for the Blind helps blind or visually impaired residents of South Carolina gain independence and identify their strengths, abilities, skills, and resources to obtain employment. The commission provides adjustment-to-blindness training and job-placement services for thousands of South Carolinians each year.

The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor provides vocational rehabilitation services to blind and visually impaired consumers with the ultimate goal of successful rehabilitation and placement into gainful activity for the Charleston area; counties include Charleston and Berkeley.

**This position qualifies for the job referral and the sign-on bonus reward program. Eligible candidates will receive a sign-on bonus after one month of continuous employment and after the end of a successful probationary period. For more information please contact Human Resources at 803-898-7297.**

MINIMUM AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree and professional experience in human services or social services programs.

Agency Requirements: A master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or a related master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education or Human Services with at least 3 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or workforce development.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

Must have above average knowledge of state and federal VR laws and regulations. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to organize his or her casework and manage the caseload effectively. Employee must possess good organizational skills, a high level of initiative and the ability to use sound judgment. Employee must be able to work with minimal amount of supervision as well as a high degree of discretion and independence. Employee will be responsible for adhering to all agency policies, guidelines, federal and state laws as they relate to the VR program vocational requirements. Daily travel up to 3 days per week and occasional overnights required. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

***The entire application history should be included on the application.  All sections under the Work Experience portion of the application must be completed.  If the information is not listed, then your application may be considered incomplete.  The words "See Resume" are not acceptable.  A resume may not be substituted for the completed application.  Your employment history should include volunteer work, military time and any time spent unemployed.***

The South Carolina Commission for the Blind provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, veteran status, genetic information, sex -including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, disability or any other protected category.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT:                                                              Job #89017
careers.sc.gov                                                                                   VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR
OR                                                                                                                                                                                          LG
1430 Confederate Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Supplemental Questionnaire
*             1. Stop! All sections under the Work Experience portion of the application must be completed to include: Dates of Employment, Employer Name, Position Title, Address, Supervisor's Name, Phone Number, Website, Permission to Contact Employer field, Hours per week, and Number of Employees Supervised. If these sections are not completed, your application may be considered incomplete. The words "See Resume" are not acceptable. A Resume may not be substituted for your completed application. Your employment history should include volunteer work, military time and any time spent unemployed. Have you completed the entire application?

(Checkbox) Yes (Checkbox) No

*             2. Do you have a bachelor's degree and professional experience in human services or social services programs?

(Checkbox) Yes (Checkbox) No

*             3. Do you have a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or a related master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education or Human Services with at least 3 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or workforce development?

(Checkbox) Yes (Checkbox) No

*                4. If you entered "yes" to the previous question, what is your degree in? Please type N/A if you answered "no" to the previous question.
*             4. Are you a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor?

(Checkbox) Yes (Checkbox) No

*             5. How did you hear about this position?

(Checkbox) State Government Website
(Checkbox) Career Fair
(Checkbox) Social Media
(Checkbox) SCWORKS
(Checkbox) SCCB Employee Referral
(Checkbox) College or University Job Portal
(Checkbox) Other

*             6. If you answered "SCCB Employee Referral", please list the name of the employee. If you listed "Other", please list the source below. If not applicable, please type N/A in this field.

* Required Question

Steve Cook, CPM
Assistive Technology Consultant
SC Commission for the Blind
1430 Confederate avenue
Columbia, SC 29201
Office: (803) 898-8788
1-888-335-5951
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