[rehab] FW: Rehab Counselor Vacancy in Louisville

[Andrews, David B B (DEED)]

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Subject: [Jobs] Rehab Counselor Vacancy in Louisville


Below is information about a vacant VR counselor position located in
Louisville, KY at the McDowell Center.  Anyone interested should follow
the on-line application process through the Personnel Cabinet website,
www.personnel.ky.gov.

Job Title :

8932 VOC REHAB COUNSELOR

Title Code :  

4725

Minimum Requirement - Primary Education :  

Graduate of a college or university with a master's degree in
rehabilitation, rehabilitation teaching or therapy, guidance and/or
counseling, psychology, sociology, orientation and mobility, social
work, special education, education with emphasis in vocational
counseling or a related field.

Minimum Requirement - Primary Experience :  

None

Substitution Clause :  

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: A bachelor's degree in one of the above areas
plus two years of professional experience in vocational rehabilitation,
vocational assessment, employer relations or rehabilitation technology
will substitute for the required master's degree.

Special Requirements :  

None

Post Employment Requirements :  

None

Agency :  

51 - Educ. & Workforce Development Cab.

Department/Division/Branch/Address :  

Office for the Blind
Charles McDowell Center
8412 Westport Rd
Louisville KY 40242

Location :  

Jefferson

Agency Contact :  

Jennifer Wright - jennifern.wright at ky.gov

# of Vacancies :  

1

Position Type :  

Full-time Merit (18A)

Selective Type :  

1st Shift

Vacancy Type :  

Competitive - Open To All Candidates

Work Week :  

37.5 hr/wk

Pay Grade :  

13

Salary Range:  

Pay Grade 13 (MIN-MID) $32,042.40 - $42,656.40 yearly at 37.5 hour work
week

Special Entrance Rate :  

No

Description of Vacancy's Duties :  

Determines eligibility and provides vocational rehabilitation services
to persons who are blind or visually impaired who are seeking
employment.
- provide vocational counseling & assessment; collect & evaluate
medical, psychological, vocational & other reports to determine
eligibility
- develop plan with consumer, which includes services, providers,
responsibilities &terms
- monitor caseload budget
- work with employers on job development, analysis and follow-up
services
- develop referrals; perform basic public relation functions & partner
with service organizations, schools and physicians
- assure job placement

Selection Method :  

Qualifying: All candidates who apply and meet the minimum requirements
are eligible for placement on the register for hiring consideration.

Group :  

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

Characteristics of the Class :  

Determines eligibility for persons for vocational rehabilitation
services and provides vocational rehabilitation services to persons with
disabilities seeking gainful employment; and performs other duties as
required.

Typical Working Conditions and Unique Physical Requirements :  

Work is performed primarily in an office setting. Occasional travel will
be required to coordinate services between customers and the agency.

Additional Requirements :  

Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to
submit to a drug screening test and background check.

Post Date :  

07/01/2010

Post Ending Date :  

07/10/2010