[rehab] VA Blind Rehab Paid Internships--Augusta, GA

[Leslie Fairall]

Veterans Health Administration

Job Title: Blind Rehabilitation Specialist Intern

Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency: Veterans Health Administration

Job Announcement Number: 10-BLD-148USAJ

SALARY RANGE:

    38,790.00 - 74,628.00 USD /year
    GS-7:$38,790-$50,431;GS-9:$47,448-$61,678;PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
    GS-11:*$57,408-$74,628 (*Salary potential immediately following
    completion of internship)

OPEN PERIOD:

    Thursday, May 20, 2010 to Thursday, June 03, 2010

SERIES & GRADE:

    GS-0601-7/9

POSITION INFORMATION:

    Full-Time Federal Career Intern

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

    11

DUTY LOCATIONS:

    Many vacancies - Augusta, GA

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:

    Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and
    nationals.

JOB SUMMARY:

    MOBILITY AGREEMENT REQUIRED
    STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING REQUIRED

    APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
    LISTED IN THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT UNDER HOW TO APPLY SECTION ARE
    RECEIVED BY THE CLOSING DATE.  FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN
    DISQUALIFICATION AND/OR INELIGIBLITY FOR THE POSITION.

    VA Blind Rehabilitation Service is offering a full-time competitive pay
    internship, in the Blind Rehabilitation Center, for professionals with
    at least a bachelor's degree.  Interns will participate in a 2-year
    formal training and development program designed to provide them with
    key skills and competencies to progress to more responsible and higher
    paying positions.

    Interns who successfully complete the training 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.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

      * U.S. Citizenship
      * You must sign a mobility agreement that indicates you will accept
        relocation to other geographic locations.
      * Background and/or Security Investigation required.

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Duties

Additional Duty Location Info:

    Many vacancies - Augusta, GA
    This internship is for a Blind Rehabilitation Specialist.  The Blind
    Rehabilitation Specialist functions independently in a number of
    settings including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers,
    long-term care facilities, educational institutions and home
    environments.  This work involves evaluating and assessing needs,
    capabilities and limitations, goal setting and prescribing a treatment
    plan for individuals suffering from blindness caused by injury or
    disease.  The Blind Rehabilitation Specialist study visual and
    non-visual barriers and related processes that result in activity
    limitations, participation restrictions, loss of vocational and
    avocational opportunities, and psychological distress.  The Blind
    Rehabilitation Specialist develops a treatment plan in conjunction with
    an interdisciplinary team to improve the quality of life for blind and
    visually impaired veterans through the development of skills and
    capabilities needed for personal independence, emotional stability and
    the successful integration into community, family and environment. The
    Blind Rehabilitation Specialist is responsible for using and
    maintaining high tech equipment (discipline specific) necessary to
    assist in the veteran's rehabilitation needs and processes such as
    Laser Canes, computer assisted technology, closed circuit television,
    speech output and input devices, and Braille devices.
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Qualifications and Evaluations

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

    Basic Qualifications:
    All eligibility and qualifications requirements must be completed at
    the end of the academic school year.  All grade levels must have a
    bachelor's degree-major study in an academic field related to the
    health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the
    position from an accredited education institution.

    GS-7 âEUR" 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 âEUR" Masters or equivalent graduate degree OR two full years of
    progressively higher level graduate education leading to such degree OR
    LLB.B. Or J.D., if related; OR one year of specialized experience
    equivalent to the next lower grade level in Federal service.

    Substitute education for experience as permitted by OPM Qualification
    Standards.

    Specialized Experience:  In addition to meeting the basic requirements
    above, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower
    grade level in the normal line of progression is qualifying for
    positions at grades GS-7 and GS-9.  This is experience that equipped
    the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities in
    applying the principles and a wide range of concepts, principles and
    practices of vision rehabilitation and case management to include
    assessment, treatment.
    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized
    by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited
    towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive
    education requirement.).  Therefore, applicants must report only
    attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
    institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
    Applicants can verify accreditation at the following
    website:http://www.ed.gov/admins/finadi/accred/index.html.  All
    education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing
    agency accordingly.
    You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
    You will need to successfully complete a background security
    investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
    You must sign a mobility agreement that indicates you will accept
    relocation to other geographic locations.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

    Not Applicable
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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:
    http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
    Life insurance coverage is provided. More info:
    http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
    Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement.
    More info: 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:
    http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
    You will earn annual vacation leave. More info:
    http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
    You will earn sick leave. More info:
    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:
    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: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA

OTHER INFORMATION:

    This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in
    the competitive civil service.
    When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a
    commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if
    you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability
    to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an
    employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
    If you fax OR email your application, we will not consider it.
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How To Apply

HOW TO APPLY:

    You may submit your resume for this job online by selecting the 'Apply
    Online' button at the bottom of this announcement. Please note: your
    online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully
    read this announcement to see if additional information is required and
    how it should be submitted. If you do not use the online feature, you
    should send your resume, or Optional Form 612, along with any other
    required documents to the address shown below.
    You must submit your application so that it will be received by the
    closing date of the announcement.

    How to Apply: Applicants must submit:
    -OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment, or resumes.
    Regardless of the application form/format you choose to submit, you
    must include the following information: (1) Announcement number, title
    of position, and grade levels that you are applying for; (2) Full name,
    mailing address, home and work telephone numbers; (3) Social Security
    Number; (4) Country of Citizenship; (5) Education and training; (6)
    Work experience âEUR" include name and address of employer, job title
    and detailed description of duties, beginning and ending months and
    years for each job, average hours worked per week, and supervisor's
    name and telephone number.
    -OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment  (Required only for
    applicants outside of Charlie Norwood VAMC)
    - Performance appraisals   Submit most recent from VA, other Federal or
    private sector employment. (If applicable)
    -Copy of Training record or college transcript if applicable to the
    position for which you are applying. If selected, official transcripts
    are required.
    - Veterans who are outside of the VA Medical Center must submit a
    DD-214 documenting all dates of service as well as character of service
    (honorable, general, etc.), more than one DD-214 may be needed to show
    your total military service; and a Application for 10-point Veteran
    Preference (SF-15) form and required documentation, if you are claiming
    10-point veteran preference.
    WHERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION PACKAGE:  Submit your application to the
    Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Human Resources Department (05D),
    Attn: Remell Wilson, Vacancy Announcement No. 010-BLD-148USAJ, 1
    Freedom Way, Augusta, GA 30904-6285.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

    Remell Wilson
    Phone: 706 733-0188 x 2089
    Email: remell.wilson at med.va.gov Agency Information:
    Department Of Veterans Affairs
    1 Freedom Way
    Augusta, GA 30904-6285
    US

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

    Once your complete application is received and the announcement has
    closed, we will conduct an evaluation to determine your qualifications.
    All qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for
    further consideration and possible interview.  You will be notified of
    the outcome.
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    Agency Information:
    Department Of Veterans Affairs
    1 Freedom Way
    Augusta, GA 30904-6285
    US
    Questions about this job:
    Remell Wilson
    Phone: 706 733-0188 x 2089
    Email: remell.wilson at med.va.gov
    Job Announcement Number:
    10-BLD-148USAJ
    Control Number: 1915428

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