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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">INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor<o:p></o:p></p>
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<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">OPENING DATE: 06/07/19 CLOSING DATE: 06/21/19 11:59 PM<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">JOB TITLE: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor CLASS CODE: GA50<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">POSITION NUMBER: 60026653 SLOT NUMBER:<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><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">LOCATION: Richland County, South Carolina<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">JOB TYPE: FTE - Full-Time<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: 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. **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.**<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">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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 Columbia/Richland
County catchment area. <o:p></o:p></p>
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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">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. <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">Preferred Qualifications: A Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)<o:p></o:p></p>
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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">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.
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<p class="MsoNormal">**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.**<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">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>
<p class="MsoNormal">careers.sc.gov<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1430 Confederate Avenue <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Columbia, SC 29201 Job #90834 <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">LG<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Vocational Rehabilitation 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. Ensure that there are no gaps in your employment history before submitting your application. 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. 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?<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">* 4. Are you a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor?<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">* 5. How did you hear about this position?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(Checkbox) State Government Website (jobs.sc.gov)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(Checkbox) Career Fair<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(Checkbox) Social Media<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(Checkbox) SCWORKS<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(Checkbox) SCCB Employee Referral<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(Checkbox) College or University Job Portal<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(Checkbox) Other<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">* 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.<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">Office: (803) 898-8788<o:p></o:p></p>
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