[rehab] Missouri VR Counselor Position Opening

[Shelia Wright]

                                                                   CAREER
OPPORTUNITY

                                                          

 

 

                                

 Vocational Rehab Counselor for the Blind 

                                                  Job Announcement

 

The purpose of this announcement is to advise of a Vocational Rehabilitation
Counselor for the Blind (http://www.oa.mo.gov/pers/ClassSpecs/5172.htm)
vacancy in the Family Support Division/Cole Co, Mid-Missouri RSB office. The
annual salary range for this position is $33,420.00 - $47,184.00.

Responsibilities for this position include assessing, evaluating,
identifying, implementing, monitoring and coordinating vocational
rehabilitation services for significantly visually impaired/blind consumers.
Work includes evaluating medical reports to determine visual eligibility;
screening, analyzing, interpreting and evaluating medical, psychological,
social, educational, and employment data regarding applicants; creating with
the consumer a rehabilitation plan for employment that is consistent with
the individual's strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities,
capabilities, interests and informed choices. Work also involves purchase
and provision of services needed for the consumer to achieve the plan for
employment, including physical and mental restoration, educational and
vocational training; computer and adaptive equipment; and job readiness,
placement and retention services. Work is performed under the general
supervision of a District Supervisor; however, the employee exercises
increasing independence and initiative within established guidelines.

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited school of rehabilitation
counseling, counseling, guidance and counseling, clinical psychology,
counseling psychology, or social work.  (Possession of a current Certified
Rehabilitation Counselor certification issued by the Commission on
Rehabilitation Counselor Certification will substitute for possession of the
Master's Degree.)

Interested applicants must forward a completed Merit application
(http://oa.mo.gov/pers/howtoapply.htm) to Jim Brinkmann (fax #
573-526-4526).  At the web cite, select "paper application form" because the
EASe on-line process is not yet available for this position.  Even if you
are already on a register, you must forward a completed Merit application to
Mr. Brinkmann on or before 12/4/09. If you have questions regarding this,
contact Mr. Brinkmann at 573-751-3434.  

DSS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

 

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