[rehab] VA Internship--Hines, IL

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Job Title: Blind Rehabilitation Specialist Intern

Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Job Announcement Number: HYB-10-305H.1

OPEN PERIOD:

    Monday, June 21, 2010 to Wednesday, June 30, 2010

SERIES & GRADE:

    GS-0601-7/11

POSITION INFORMATION:

    Full-Time Term position not to exceed 2 years.

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

    11

DUTY LOCATIONS:

    1 vacancy - Hines, IL

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:

    Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and
    nationals, from current and former competitive service Federal
    employees, and people under special hiring authorities (veterans).

JOB SUMMARY:

    This position is located at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital Hines, IL
    in Blind Rehabilitation Service.
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Duties

Additional Duty Location Info:

    1 vacancy - Hines, IL

    Assess and develop personal goal-based training programs for persons
    with visual impairment who are teenagers to elderly veterans.

    Implement training programs to help veterans achieve their goals.

    Coordinate veterans' overall blind rehabilitation experiences for
    successful completion.

    VA - A National Leader in the Provision of Blind and Low Vision
    Rehabilitation

    The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has ten inpatient blind
    rehabilitation centers across the country. Staff at the blind
    rehabilitation centers instruct veterans in the skill areas of
    Orientation and Mobility, LivingSkills, Manuals Skills, Visual Skills
    and Computer Access Training. Other staff include low vision
    optometrists, a staff psychologist, social worker and nursing staff 24
    hours a day, seven days a week.

    Hines' blind rehabilitation specialists provide training for over 300
    veterans annually. Center staff experience the rewarding and creative
    challenge of working with a diverse group of veterans. Staff members
    are exposed to opportunities to grow in their positions by helping to
    evaluate and develop new training programs and new devices.
    Opportunities are available to attend conferences sponsored by national
    organizations in blind rehabilitation.

    Career opportunities in the Veterans Health Administration are
    abundant. In addition to the traditional blind rehabilitation programs,
    VHA has recently announced a three year, $40 million deployment of
    additional outpatient programs emphasizing low vision and providing
    care for veterans close to home. These programs will enhance inpatient
    services and expand outpatient blind and low vision services at
    approximately 1,400 sites nationally where the VHA provides care.

    Competitive Salary

    Blind Rehabilitation Specialist 601 series levels of employment
    Government Schedule Grades -7/9 FTEE salary levels effective January
    2010

    GS-7 $42,508 - $55,264

    GS-9 $51,467 - $63,932

    GS-11 (salary is contingent at the time of promotion)

    Additional Internship Benefits

    During the 2-year training period the internship also provides (in
    addition to salary):

    $5000.00 per year for training and textbooks.

    $5000.00 per year for travel and lodging to attend blind rehabilitation
    conferences and meetings.

    Funds for relocation may be available with certain restrictions at the
    conclusion of the program if the intern is placed at a facility other
    than the training site.

    Federal Employment Benefits

    10 paid Federal holidays

    13 to 26 days of paid annual leave (personal/vacation)

    13 days of paid sick leave per year with no limit on accumulation
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Qualifications and Evaluations

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

    Basic Entry Requirements:

    Degree: Major study in an academic field related to the health sciences
    or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position.

    Degrees should be targeted in one of the following fields/areas:

    Bachelor's degree in the Field of Vision

    Pursuing or possessing a Master's Degree in Blind Rehabilitation from
    an accredited university program. In addition to the basic entry
    requirement must have specialized experience and/or directly related
    education as listed below:

    GS-7 - 1 year of graduate level of education OR superior academic
    achievement OR one year of specialized experience equivalent to the
    next lower grade in Federal service.

    GS-9 - 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading
    to a master's degree or master's or eqivalent graduate degree; OR one
    year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
    in Federal service.

    Specialized Experience is described as experience in the area of
    rehabilitation training for the blind.
    You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
    After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal
    drug use.
    You will need to successfully complete a background security
    investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
    You must meet time-in-grade restrictions by the closing date of this
    announcement.
    Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical
    examination.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

    You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide
    during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview
    questions you should be sure to site specific examples of experience,
    explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
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Benefits and Other Info

BENEFITS:

    You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program,
    with costs shared with your employer. More info:
    [42]http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
    Life insurance coverage is provided. More info:
    [43]http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
    Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement.
    More info: [44]http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
    New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees
    Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency
    and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info:
    [45]http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
    You will earn annual vacation leave. More info:
    [46]http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
    You will earn sick leave. More info:
    [47]http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
    You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly
    scheduled tour of duty. More info:
    [48]http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
    You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that
    are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including
    out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans.
    More Info: [49]http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA

OTHER INFORMATION:

    VA Blind Rehabilitation Service at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital is
    offering 2 full-time competitive pay internships, in the Blind
    Rehabilitation Center, for professionals with at least a bachelor's
    degree. Interns will participate in a 2-year full-time paid, formal
    training and developmental program under an experienced professional in
    a targeted field. The program is designed to provide interns with key
    skills and competencies to progress to more responsible and higher
    paying positions. Interns who successfully complete the training
    program will be eligible to apply for full-time positions in VHA Blind
    Rehabilitation or may be placed non-competitively in a position.
    Opportunities are available following the internships to pursue VA
    careers through advancement to specialized practice and management
    positions. Upon completion of the Internship Program, students should
    be Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education
    Professionals (ACVREP) certifiable in at least (1) skill area.
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How To Apply

HOW TO APPLY:

    Submit a VA Form 10-2850c, âEURoeApplication for Associated Health
    OccupationsâEUR or a Curriculum Vitae (CV), three references, Optional
    Form 306, âEURoeDeclaration for Federal EmploymentâEUR, and a copy of
    your current license.  Because this position has a positive education
    requirement, you must also submit a copy of your college transcripts
    showing your level of education.  Prior to appointment, applicants must
    provide official transcripts.  Application forms may be obtained by
    calling the Edward Hines Jr. VA Human Resources office at (708)
    202-2072,or Jesse Brown VA Medical Center Hospital HR office at (312)
    569-7184 or by visiting the following websites listed below:

    Application for Associated Health Occupations at:
    [51]http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf
    Declaration for Federal Employment (Form OF-306) at:
    [52]http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf

    Application materials should be forwarded to the following address:

    Department of Veteran Affairs

    Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital

    5000 South 5^th Avenue

    Hines, IL 60141-3030

    Attn: S. Medina (05S)

    Be sure to indicate the announcement number on all application
    materials.

    You may contact  S. Medina at 708-202-8387  Ext. 25661 if you have
    questions or need additional information.

    DIRECT DEPOSIT/ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER WILL BE USED TO RECEIVE

    FEDERAL WAGE AND SALARY PAYMENTS.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

    Deborah or S. Medina
    Phone: 708-202-8387 X23431/25661 Agency Information:
    Department Of Veterans Affairs
    5000 S 5th Ave
    Bldg. 17 HR/05s
    Hines, IL 60141
    US

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

    Once your complete application is received we will conduct an
    evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most
    highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for
    further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a
    selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You
    will be notified of the outcome.
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    5000 S 5th Ave
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    Hines, IL 60141
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    Deborah or S. Medina
    Phone: 708-202-8387 X23431/25661
    Job Announcement Number:
    HYB-10-305H.1
    Control Number: 1946683

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