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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">Please share with your networks!<o:p></o:p></p>
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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">Commission for the Blind<o:p></o:p></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>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.careers.sc.gov">https://www.careers.sc.gov</a></span>
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<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">Counselor Trainer<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>
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<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> 02/12/19
<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> Counselor Trainer
<b><u>CLASS CODE:</u></b> GA60<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>POSITION NUMBER:</u></b> 60026656 <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"> $39,960.00 - $73,935.00 Annually <b><u>AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MIN:
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2.0in;text-indent:.5in"><b><u>AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MAX:<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>LOCATION:</u></b> Richland 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>
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<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>
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<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">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The South Carolina Commission for the Blind welcomes applications for the rewarding career of Counselor Trainer.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Under the supervision of the Director of Consumer Services, and in collaboration with Regional Directors, the Counseling Staff Trainer is responsible for assessing VR Counselor skill sets, conducting GAP analysis of those skill sets, and
creating customized training for individual VR Counselors and group training sessions. The position will remain current in the field by serving as a temporary "floater" covering vacant caseloads until a replacement is selected and training is initiated. This
trainer is responsible for training on evidence based VR counseling skills, Motivational Interviewing, other counseling techniques, customer service communication skills, and case management.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>MINIMUM AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">A bachelor's degree and professional experience in human services or social services programs.
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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 preferred requirements: A master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling or a master's in a related field. A minimum of 4 years of experience working as a VR Counselor in a state VR agency. A CRC is the preferred certification.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: <o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Candidates must have knowledge of the vocational rehabilitation program, laws and regulations, processes, and techniques. Must be skilled at case management, case file documentation, and understand compliance with federal regulations and
state law. Must also have knowledge of counseling theories including but not limited to Motivational Interviewing, person centered counseling and planning, and other evidence based counseling techniques. Must have knowledge and experience teaching and training
adult learners. Requires ability to evaluate counselor skill sets, conduct GAP assessments, and customize training for individual counselors and groups. This position requires that the individual have above average organizational skills and be able to work
with a minimum amount of supervision. This person must be able to work as part of a leadership team. Travel required including overnight stays.
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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">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></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT: Job #86604<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">careers.sc.gov COUNSELOR TRAINER<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">Counselor Trainer Supplemental Questionnaire<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<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>
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<p class="MsoNormal">(Checkbox) Yes (Checkbox) No <o:p></o:p></p>
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<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>
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<p class="MsoNormal">(Checkbox) Yes (Checkbox) No <o:p></o:p></p>
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<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>
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<p class="MsoNormal">* 4. Do you have a Master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling or a Master's degree in a related field?<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. Are you a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor?<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">* 6. Do you have 4 years of experience working as a VR Counselor?<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">* 7. 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">* 8. Do you have experience evaluating counselor skill sets, conducting GAP assessments, and customizing training for individual counselors and groups?<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">* 9. 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">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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