[NFBWATlk] Opening in Tacoma Office- Washington Department of Services for the Blind

[Nightingale, Noel]

From: Cox, Kristina (DSB) [mailto:kristina.cox at dsb.wa.gov]
Sent: Thursday, August 1, 2019 12:32 PM
To: DSB DL All DSB <DSB at DSB.WA.GOV>; DSB DL Reader-Drivers <Reader-DriversHome at dsb.wa.gov>
Subject: Opening in Tacoma Office

Hello, All:
The South Region VR Team is recruiting for a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 4 (in-training) / Tacoma<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/2525845/vocational-rehabilitation-counselor-4-in-training-tacoma>.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online at Careers.wa.gov by filling out their profile, attaching a letter of interest, a current resume, and a current list of at least three (3) professional references.
The South Regional Team shares responsibility for customers in the following counties: SW King, Pierce, Thurston, Jefferson, Mason, Kitsap, Clallam, Grays Harbor, Pacific, Lewis, Cowlitz, Clark, Skamania, Wahkiakum, and Klickitat.

This position is housed in the Tacoma office and is primarily responsible for supporting participants in Pierce County and SW King County.

The VRC4 level counselor is characterized by demonstrated superior counseling skills and ability to successfully facilitate the specialized rehabilitation needs presented by a caseload of Blind, Low Vision and/or Deaf Blind customers.  The VRC4 level counselor assumes responsibility for training other professional staff at both the local and statewide levels as needed.

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 3
(Range 53, $4,161 to $5,466 per month)
REQUIRED:
A Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling OR a current Certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification,
AND
Three (3) years of paid experience as a vocational rehabilitation counselor or similar paid experience in vocational counseling, job placement, vocational assessment, or other areas of rehabilitation counseling;

OR
Three (3) years of experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with the State of Washington.

AND
Demonstration of skill and ability in facilitating specialized vocational rehabilitation needs for a Blind, Low Vision and/or Deaf Blind caseload.

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 4
(Range 57, $4,600-$6,036 per month)
REQUIRED:
A Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling OR a current Certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification,
AND
Four (4) years of paid experience as a vocational rehabilitation counselor or similar paid experience in vocational counseling, job placement, vocational assessment, or other areas of rehabilitation counseling;

OR
Four (4) years of experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with the State of Washington.

AND
Demonstration of skill and ability in facilitating specialized vocational rehabilitation needs for a Blind, Low Vision and/or Deaf Blind caseload.

Should you have any questions regarding this position please contact Meredith Hardin. For questions regarding the online application, contact Angie Anderson at (360) 407-8446 or jobs at des.wa.gov<mailto:jobs at des.wa.gov>.

The State of Washington celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Persons with a disability, who need assistance with their application or need this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.<http://www.washingtonrelay.com/>

Thank you,

Kristina Cox
Executive Assistant and HR Consultant
Department of Services for the Blind
PO Box 40933
Olympia, WA  98504
(360) 725-3836




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