[Nfbv-announce] FW: FW: VR Counselor Position at DBVI Norfolk

[Jeffords, Nicole (DBVI)]

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From: ed [mailto:ed at kenlon.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 11:28 AM
To: Jeffords, Nicole (DBVI)
Subject: Re: [Nfbv-announce] FW: VR Counselor Position at DBVI Norfolk

Nikki,

Here is the information you seek in a JAWS compatible format:

Position Information:

Working Title:
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Role Title Counselor II - 49012
Job Open Date 11-08-2011
Job Close Date
Jobs close at 5pm EST.
Open Until Filled
Job Type Detail
Definition Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty- FTS-1
Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery &
Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)? No
Hiring Range Negotiable based on qualifications and salary history
Agency Dept for the Blind & Vision Impair (702)
Agency Website www.vdbvi.org
Location Norfolk - 710
Sublocation
Position Number 00213
Job Posting Number 0052406
Type of Recruitment
Definition General Public - G
Job Type Full-Time
Pay Band 04
Job Description
The Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) is
the Commonwealth's agency solely dedicated to empowering individuals
who are blind, vision impaired, and deafblind to achieve their maximum
level of employment, education, and personal independence. DBVI
services include vocational rehabilitation, education, independent
living skills, orientation and mobility, deafblind services and a
comprehensive statewide low vision program. The agency also operates
the Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired,
(a residential training facility), a Library and Resource Center that
provides library services and produces and distributes educational
materials in alternative media, the Virginia Industries for the Blind,
and the Randolph-Sheppard vending facility program. DBVI employees
embody the values of integrity, honesty and teamwork, ensuring respect
for customers and supporting personal choice.

The Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired is seeking a qualified
professional to determine applicant eligibility for program services,
and to plan, develop, implement and manage vocationally focused
Individual Plans for Employment for eligible consumers resulting in
successful employment outcomes. You will provide vocational
rehabilitation services for blind and visually impaired persons,
including analysis of diagnostic reports, determination of program
eligibility, development of individual rehabilitation programs, job
development and placement.   Minimum Qualifications *Requires
knowledge of the rehabilitation process, community resources,
Americans with Disabilities Act and Social Security Administration
guidelines and work incentives, and alternative skills that enhance
the independence of blind or visually impaired individuals
*Individual and group counseling skills
*Excellent oral and written communication skills
*Ability to establish effective working relationships with clients,
the public and agency staff
*Ability to manage caseload
*Ability to work independently within a multi-tasked environment
*Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling or closely related field and/or
certification as Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.
A college/university transcript and/or copy of your applicable
certification MUST BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR APPLICATION FOR
CONSIDERATION.

Salary is negotiable above the minimum of the pay band based on
qualifications and salary history. Comprehensive state benefits
program. Visit our Career Center at www.vdbvi.org for more
information.

Preferred Qualifications
Special Requirements
Successful completion of fingerprinting and criminal background check
required. Include college/university transcipt and/or copy of
applicable certification with application.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications are required! The Department for the Blind and Vision
Impaired ONLY accepts fully completed online applications for all
employment opportunities. Online application and job listings are
located at http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/. Application already
created? Use this quicklink to apply:
http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/applicants/Central?quickFind=140248.
Resumes may NOT be substituted for State applications. Please do not
refer to "See resume" on your application. Only fully completed
applications will be considered. A college/university transcript
and/or copy of your applicable certification MUST BE INCLUDED WITH
YOUR APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.

Don't have a computer? Internet access may be available to you through
your local library, Virginia Employment Commission office, and in the
Department of Human Resource Management's Career Center.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities
during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with
Disabilities Act. Contact 804-726-1919 for assistance. Minorities and
people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
Optional Applicant Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Other Document
Required Applicant Documents
Transcript

Contact Information.
Name Joann Robinson
Phone 804-662-7175
Fax 804-662-7662
Email: joann.robinson at drs.virginia.gov
Address: DBVI-Human Resources
8004 Franklin Farms Drive
Richmond, VA 23229