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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Commission for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">1430 Confederate Avenue<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">Columbia, SC 29201<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a href="https://www.careers.sc.gov">https://www.careers.sc.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">Older Blind Counselor<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">An Equal Opportunity Employer<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>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.<o:p></o:p></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>OPENING DATE:</u></b> 12/11/18
<b><u>CLOSING DATE:</u></b> Continuous<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>JOB TITLE:</u></b> Older Blind Counselor <b>
<u>CLASS CODE:</u></b> GA50<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>POSITION NUMBER:</u></b> 60026770 <b>
<u>SLOT NUMBER:</u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>STATE SALARY RANGE:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> $32,838.00 - $60,760.00 Annually <b>AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MIN:
<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2.0in;text-indent:.5in"><b>AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MAX:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>LOCATION:</u></b> Charleston County, South Carolina<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>JOB TYPE:</u></b> FTE - Full-Time<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:</u></b> Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: <o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT SPECIFICS (IF ANY):<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>AGENCY SPECIFIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES:<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please apply online. Contact 803-898-7297 if you need assistance with completing your application.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Determines eligibility, designs and implements specialized programs of rehabilitation services for the older blind in Charleston and surrounding areas. Coordinates community resources to meet consumer needs. Provides necessary rehabilitative
and medical services to include counseling, low vision, and applicable training to consumers and their families.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>MINIMUM AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A Bachelor's degree and professional experience in human services or social services programs.
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Agency Requirements: A Master's degree in Social Work, Human Services, or Rehabilitation Counseling. Experience in blind rehabilitation and/or aging services is highly desired, but not required.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: <o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Considerable knowledge of the case management process. The ability to work with older adults with disabilities. Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public. Employee should be able to work independently. Employee
will be responsible for meeting all designated productivity standards in a quality manner with minimal supervision. Travel is routinely required. Occasional overnight stays may be required. Ability to lift and move adaptive equipment in the course of providing
case services. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">**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.**<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>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.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT: Job #84544<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">careers.sc.gov OLDER BLIND COUNSELOR<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">OR LG<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1430 Confederate Avenue <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Columbia, SC 29201 <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Older Blind Counselor Supplemental Questionnaire<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">* 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?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(Checkbox) Yes (Checkbox) No <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* 2. Do you have a Bachelor's degree and professional experience in human services or social services programs?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(Checkbox) Yes (Checkbox) No <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* 3. 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.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">* 4. Do you have a Master's degree in Social Work, Human Services, or Rehabilitation Counseling?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(Checkbox) Yes (Checkbox) No <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">* 5. Do you have considerable knowledge of the case management process?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(Checkbox) Yes (Checkbox) No <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* 6. If you answered "yes" to the above question, please tell us about your case management experience. If you answered "no", please type N/A in this field.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* 7. Do you have experience in blind rehabilitation and/or aging services?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(Checkbox) Yes (Checkbox) No <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* 8. How did you find out about the vacancy? Please be specific.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">* Required Question<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Steve Cook, CPM<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Assistive Technology Consultant<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">SC Commission for the Blind<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1430 Confederate avenue<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Columbia, SC 29201<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Phone: (803) 898-8788<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fax: (803) 898-8882<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">E-Mail: steve.cook@sccb.sc.gov<o:p></o:p></p>
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