[NFBP-Talk] Fwd: [blind-philly-comp] Employment Opportunity: Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist: Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services; Full Time; Dauphin County, PA

Jan Lattuca jrlattuca at gmail.com
Wed Jan 17 19:47:24 UTC 2024 

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From: David Goldfield <david.goldfield at outlook.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2024 16:28:42 +0000
Subject: [blind-philly-comp] Employment Opportunity: Vocational
Rehabilitation Specialist: Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services;
Full Time; Dauphin County, PA
To: "blind-philly-comp at groups.io" <blind-philly-comp at groups.io>



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Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
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Dauphin County, PA
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Location
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THE POSITION

Are you enthusiastic about assistive technology support that helps
individuals with disabilities secure and maintain employment and
independence? If you are also keen to train others in this exciting
and vital field, take this specialized professional opportunity with
the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) Bureau of Blindness and
Visual Services (BBVS), Directors Office! With us, you will
collaborate on projects and programs to enhance accessibility and
assess the effectiveness and use of accessible hardware and software
applications to ensure that they meet the needs of our customers. Make
a meaningful difference in BBVS services across the Commonwealth and
take the next step in your career!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist, the assistive technology
support and training you provide will be essential to expanding and
maintaining vital OVR/BBVS services and programs. In this position you
will develop and deliver a variety of in person and virtual trainings
on assistive technology and programs used by our staff in the
provision of services to customers. To support staff across the
Commonwealth, you will also implement user-facing materials, guides,
and other resources as well as maintain and complete accessibility
training forms to document staff training needs, goals, and outcomes.

Up to date knowledge of the latest accessibility software and
hardware, thorough knowledge of OVR/BBVS policies and procedures, and
your experience with vocational rehabilitation will inform your
collaborations with other members of the Special Programs Divisions on
projects and programs in accessibility training and instruction. You
will also have the opportunity to travel to various business and
training locations across the commonwealth as well as prepare and
present position specific updates, guidance documents, and
informational presentations to OVR/BBVS agency meetings, stakeholder
meetings, and community events. Advance your career with an office
that supports each other and our community!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this
position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  *   Full-time employment
  *   Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
  *   Telework: You will have the opportunity to work from home
(telework), part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely
configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to
telework, you will have the option to report to the assigned
headquarters office.
  *   This position requires travel throughout the Commonwealth.
  *   Salary: Most employees will start at the beginning level of the
advertised salary.
  *   You will receive further communication regarding this position
via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these
notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  *   Three years of professional experience in rehabilitation work,
vocational guidance, employment counseling or placement, psychology,
or social work, two years of which must have been in the field of
vocational rehabilitation; and a bachelor's degree; or
  *   Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Graduate
study in the behavioral sciences may be substituted for the required
general experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of one
year.

Other Requirements:

  *   You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information
on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click
on Residency.

  *   You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

  *   This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective
Services Law.
     *   Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require
submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports
including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child
Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

  *   Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be
reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered
for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.
Information to support your eligibility for the position must be
provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed
experience/education).
  *   If you are claiming education in your answers to the
supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your
college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the
minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  *   Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.
Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  *   Failure to comply with the above application requirements will
eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

  *   Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment
preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and
local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for
veterans, go to
www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx<http://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx>
and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at
ra-cs-vetpreference at pa.gov<mailto:ra-cs-vetpreference at pa.gov>.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

  *   711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a
disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the
interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is
committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as
we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to
serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry,
union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any
other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All
diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.


EXAMINATION INFORMATION

  *   Completing the application, including all supplemental
questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam
is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
  *   Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on
your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
  *   Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
  *   You must provide complete and accurate information or:
     *   your score may be lower than deserved.
     *   you may be disqualified.
  *   You may only apply/test once for this posting.
  *   Your results will be provided via email.



Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!

Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works
best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits
package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness
programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and
encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money
and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment
plan options.

Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave
benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, six weeks of paid
parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S.
holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home
opportunities.*

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for
our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of
the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for
internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to
give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our
employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a
variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please
visit www.employment.pa.gov<http://www.employment.pa.gov> and click on
the benefits box.



  *   Eligibility rules apply.

David Goldfield,
Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist
If you need help using your assistive technology learn about my
training services by visiting
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