[Nfbofsc] Bridge Program Cordinator

[Cook, Steve]

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:
BRIDGE Program Coordinator

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: 02/05/19                                            CLOSING DATE: Continuous
JOB TITLE: BRIDGE Program Coordinator                                CLASS CODE: AH35
POSITION NUMBER: 60026273                                                   SLOT NUMBER:
STATE SALARY RANGE:
   $32,838.00 - $60,760.00 Annually         AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MIN:
AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MAX:

LOCATION: Richland 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:

At the South Carolina Commission for the Blind, Our mission is to provide quality individualized vocational rehabilitation services, independent living services and prevention-of-blindness services to blind and visually impaired consumers leading to competitive employment and social and economic independence.
The South Carolina Commission for the Blind welcomes applications for the rewarding career of BRIDGE Program Coordinator.

The BRIDGE Pre-Apprenticeship Program Coordinator (Building Readiness for the Individualized Development of Gainful Employment) position is primarily responsible for coordinating an 8 week paid training, to prepare consumers for entering into employer sponsored apprenticeship programs or job placement. The Program Coordinator is responsible for organizing training schedule and facilitating Job Club discussion groups to enhance consumer's job readiness skills, in addition job shadowing and/or hands on training that is comparable to the consumer's career goal/individualized Plan for Employment (IPE).

MINIMUM AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years experience as program support in a social services setting.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

Proficiency in MS Office, ability to write at a professional level, strong interpersonal skills. Ability to contact business partners, present business benefits of On the Job Training (OJT) with SCCB consumers. Skills or ability to use consumer database programs. Familiarity with or the ability to become familiar with equipment used to enable visually impaired or blind individuals to work in a business environment. Ability to coordinate with a multidisciplinary team including EBMRC staff, VR Counselors, and employers. Reports directly to the Director of Training and Employment. Required to proactively report regularly to supervisor for scheduled activities, progress, and goal completion. Travel is required. Some overnight stays may be required. Professional attire is required for contact with business professionals. Must be able to lift/carry up to 20 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 #85568
careers.sc.gov                                                                                      BRIDGE PROGRAM COORDINATOR
OR                                                                                                                                                                          LG
1430 Confederate Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201

BRIDGE Program Coordinator 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 relevant program experience?

(Checkbox) Yes (Checkbox) No

*             3. If you answered "yes" to the above question, please describe your relevant program experience. If you answered "no", please type N/A in this field.




*             4. Do you have two years experience as program support in a social services setting?

(Checkbox) Yes (Checkbox) No

*             5. If you answered "yes" to the above question, please tell us about your professional experience. If you answered "no", please type N/A in this field.




*             6. How did you find out about the vacancy? Please be specific.



* Required Question


Steve Cook, CPM
Assistive Technology Consultant
SC Commission for the Blind
1430 Confederate avenue
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 898-8788
Fax: (803) 898-8882
E-Mail: steve.cook at sccb.sc.gov

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