[rehab] Living Skills Instructor--West Palm Beach, FL
Leslie Fairall
fairall at shellworld.net
Sun Jan 9 01:39:42 UTC 2011
Job Title: Blind Rehabilitation Specialist (Living Skills)
Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs
Agency: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Job Announcement Number: VAWPB 10-309-KW
SALARY RANGE: $50,204.00 - $78,962.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, January 07, 2011 to Friday, January 21, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0601-9/11
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time (40 hours per week) (Including evenings
and weekends) Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 11
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - West Palm Beach, FL
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from United States
citizens and nationals.
JOB SUMMARY:
NOTE: Relocation expenses are not authorized.
NOTE: Relocation/Recruitment incentive (Bonus) is not authorized.
NOTE: Tour of Duty: The incumbent shall be subject to assignment to any
TOUR OF DUTY as may be required by his/her unit/service. Tour of Duty
assignment may be temporary or permanent in nature.
Duties
Additional Duty Location Info: 1 vacancy - West Palm Beach, FL
The incumbent functions as a full member of the Rehabilitation Team
providing Living Skills Instruction to veterans who are totally blind
partially sighted or multiply-impaired. Evaluates patient needs,
counseling, develops individualized treatment plans, implements the plan,
and recommends prosthetic issuance. Assists the Blind Rehabilitation
Center in evaluating new technology, provides and participates in cross
training instruction for other Blind Rehabilitation Specialists and
develops instructional material that can be utilized by any member of the
Team. Assess patient's background, interest, future plans, motivation,
needs, and capabilities for training with regards to the Living Skills
discipline. Teaches veterans who are blind and visually impaired to
effectively use their other sensory skill and adapts traditional
strategies in order to meet veteran's needs. The incumbent evaluates with
other team members and ancillary staff as needed, the patient's mental
ability, visual functioning, tactual perception, memory, literacy, study
habits, capabilities, and overall potential. The Incumbent develops an
individualized rehabilitation training plan for each veteran; prioritizes
rehabilitation training activities consistent with quality care and
safety. The incumbent implements training plan, continuing to re-assess
veteran's needs, and learning potential. Demonstrates Living Skills
prosthetic devices and provides appropriate training prior to issuance.
The incumbent assists in maintaining an adequate supply of Living Skills
teaching aids and prosthetic devices; functions as a Team Coordinator for
veterans assigned and participates in family training. Obtains and
analyzes statistical data, preparing required reports, letters, policies,
and paperwork. Prepares lectures and demonstrates Living Skills aids and
treatment techniques to clinical trainees, family members, community
agencies, and persons on VA educational details.
Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Basic Requirements: Degree: Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Teaching or
a major study in an academic field related to health sciences or allied
sciences appropriate to the work of the position.
For GS-11:
Certification. Required at GS-11 and above.
1. Applicants must possess at least one active, current, full and
unrestricted certification to be eligible for appointment. Certification
must be granted by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation
& Education Professionals (ACVREP), or another equivalent, related
professional credential in special education, rehabilitation or health
care. If all certifications are impaired, the individual is ineligible
for appointment in VA. NOTE: The ACVREP administers three certification
programs: Low Vision Therapy, Orientation and Mobility, and Vision
Rehabilitation Therapy. Once certification candidates are approved, they
receive an official letter of acceptance, a certificate, and a logo pin.
Education: Three (3) years of progressive higher level graduate education
leading to a Ph. D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
OR
Specialized experience: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent
to at least the GS-9 grade level. Specialized experience i experience that
equipped the applicant with particular knowledge, skill, and abilities to
perform successfully the duties of th position, and that is typically in
or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable,
specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next
lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in
the organization.
Further information concerning qualifications may be obtained from the
Human Resources Management Office.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications
required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you
possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with this
position as defined below. When describing your knowledge, skills, and
abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used
these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of
the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you
handled, etc.
Supplemental Qualification Statement for above position provide on a 8 x
11 sheet of paper addressing each KSA below:
SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS: Applicant's experience will be evaluated base upon
the degree they possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities.
Failure to submit your narrative response to the KSA's for this job may
negatively affect your eligibility and/or rating for this position:
1. Ability to devise an effective living skills training program for blind
and visually impaired individuals.
2. Knowledge of standard blind rehabilitation techniques and practices.
3. Knowledge of the blind rehabilitation process and ability to apply this
knowledge in a multi-disciplinary setting.
4. Ability to evaluate patient's needs, interests and skill level in the
living skills area.
5. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
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
Opportunities are available in numerous locations and employees may
transfer to new locations to further their career goals.
Alternative work schedule options are available.
Qualified federal employees may be covered by our child care subsidy
program or dependent care flexible spending account. Our human resources
office can provide additional information on eligibility. More info:
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#CCRS
OTHER INFORMATION:
Applicants must apply directly to HRMS @ VAMC, West Palm Beach Fl.
On-line, Electronic Mail or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Regular mail must be in by the closing date.
NOTE: This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with
disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Th decision on
granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-cas basis.
The individual selected must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.
Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a
background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to
successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
This position is in the excepted service. It is excluded from provisions
of the career transition assistance program.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with
disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision
granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-cas basis.
EEO Statements
The Federal Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Information for preference eligible veterans': If you are a veteran with
preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans preference,
you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If
you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an SF-15
âEURoeApplication for 10-point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof
required by that form. Letters submitted from the Department of Veterans
Affairs must be dated 1991 or later. You may find more information about
veterans' preference in the VetInfo Guide at
www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetsinfo.html.
How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
Please complete and submit the following forms:
1. A signed VA Form 10-2850c, Application for Associated Health
Occupations. (This form can obtained more easily by going to
www.vacareers.va.gov website.) Scroll down to bottom of home page and
click-on Site Index âEUR" Forms`. Enter form number 10-2850c in search.
Then print out to complete.
2. A current resume describing your experience in detail. Please include
starting and ending dates (mm/yy) and number of hours worked per week for
each position.
3. OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment, available at
www.usajobs.opm.gov.
4. Copy of College transcripts, license and/or certifications (Required)
5. Supplemental Qualification Statement for above position provide on a 8
x 11 sheet of paper addressing each KSA). (See Qualifications, How You
Will Be Evaluated - Supplemental Forms)
6. Veterans seeking 5 points preference must submit a copy of their
DD-214, Military Discharge. Veterans seeking 10 points preference must
submit Standard Form 15 (if appropriate).
7. Applicants with disabilities MUST also submit certification by a
counselor from a State Vocational Rehabilitation (SVRA) or the Department
of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation Office documenting your
disability.
8. Applicants who fail to submit all required forms might not receive
full credit in the rating and ranking process. Applications telefaxed
and/or mailed in a Postage-Paid Government envelopes will not be accepted.
9. Please include the announcement number on your application and
supporting documentation to receive consideration for this vacancy.
10. APPLICANT'S PLEASE NOTE: 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 the accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of education. Applicants
can verify accreditation at the following website:
]www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by
applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
Applicant's materials should be mailed to:
VA MEDICAL CENTER
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SERVICE (05)
Attn: Kelly Wright
7305 NORTH MILITARY TRAIL
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33410-6400
Applications must be received by the closing date to receive consideration.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Qualifications will be determined according to
information available in the applicant's resume, OF-612, Optional
Application for Federal Employment or Standard Form 171, Application For
Federal Employment, and supplemental qualification statement addressing
KSA's as of the closing date of this announcement.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Kelly Wright
Phone: 561-422-8297
Email: Kelly.Wright at va.gov
Agency Information:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
7305 N Military Trail
HRMS (05)
West Palm Beach, FL 33410 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.
Agency Information:
Department of Veterans Affairs
7305 N Military Trail
HRMS (05)
West Palm Beach, FL 33410 US
Questions about this job:
Kelly Wright
Phone: 561-422-8297
Email: Kelly.Wright at va.gov
Job Announcement Number: VAWPB 10-309-KW
Control Number: 2144838
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