[rehab] VR Counselor Position at DBVI Norfolk

[David Andrews]

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>Position Information:
>
>Working Title:
>Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
>Role Title Counselor II - 49012
>Job Open Date 11-08-2011
>Job Close Date
>Jobs close at 5pm EST.
>Open Until Filled
>Job Type Detail
>Definition Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty- FTS-1
>Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery &
>Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)? No
>Hiring Range Negotiable based on qualifications and salary history
>Agency Dept for the Blind & Vision Impair (702)
>Agency Website www.vdbvi.org
>Location Norfolk - 710
>Sublocation
>Position Number 00213
>Job Posting Number 0052406
>Type of Recruitment
>Definition General Public - G
>Job Type Full-Time
>Pay Band 04
>Job Description
>The Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) is
>the Commonwealth's agency solely dedicated to empowering individuals
>who are blind, vision impaired, and deafblind to achieve their maximum
>level of employment, education, and personal independence. DBVI
>services include vocational rehabilitation, education, independent
>living skills, orientation and mobility, deafblind services and a
>comprehensive statewide low vision program. The agency also operates
>the Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired,
>(a residential training facility), a Library and Resource Center that
>provides library services and produces and distributes educational
>materials in alternative media, the Virginia Industries for the Blind,
>and the Randolph-Sheppard vending facility program. DBVI employees
>embody the values of integrity, honesty and teamwork, ensuring respect
>for customers and supporting personal choice.
>
>The Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired is seeking a qualified
>professional to determine applicant eligibility for program services,
>and to plan, develop, implement and manage vocationally focused
>Individual Plans for Employment for eligible consumers resulting in
>successful employment outcomes. You will provide vocational
>rehabilitation services for blind and visually impaired persons,
>including analysis of diagnostic reports, determination of program
>eligibility, development of individual rehabilitation programs, job
>development and placement.   Minimum Qualifications *Requires
>knowledge of the rehabilitation process, community resources,
>Americans with Disabilities Act and Social Security Administration
>guidelines and work incentives, and alternative skills that enhance
>the independence of blind or visually impaired individuals
>*Individual and group counseling skills
>*Excellent oral and written communication skills
>*Ability to establish effective working relationships with clients,
>the public and agency staff
>*Ability to manage caseload
>*Ability to work independently within a multi-tasked environment
>*Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling or closely related field and/or
>certification as Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.
>A college/university transcript and/or copy of your applicable
>certification MUST BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR APPLICATION FOR
>CONSIDERATION.
>
>Salary is negotiable above the minimum of the pay band based on
>qualifications and salary history. Comprehensive state benefits
>program. Visit our Career Center at www.vdbvi.org for more
>information.
>
>Preferred Qualifications
>Special Requirements
>Successful completion of fingerprinting and criminal background check
>required. Include college/university transcipt and/or copy of
>applicable certification with application.
>Special Instructions to Applicants
>Applications are required! The Department for the Blind and Vision
>Impaired ONLY accepts fully completed online applications for all
>employment opportunities. Online application and job listings are
>located at http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/. Application already
>created? Use this quicklink to apply:
>http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/applicants/Central?quickFind=140248.
>Resumes may NOT be substituted for State applications. Please do not
>refer to "See resume" on your application. Only fully completed
>applications will be considered. A college/university transcript
>and/or copy of your applicable certification MUST BE INCLUDED WITH
>YOUR APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.
>
>Don't have a computer? Internet access may be available to you through
>your local library, Virginia Employment Commission office, and in the
>Department of Human Resource Management's Career Center.
>
>Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities
>during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with
>Disabilities Act. Contact 804-726-1919 for assistance. Minorities and
>people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
>Optional Applicant Documents
>Resume
>Cover Letter
>Other Document
>Required Applicant Documents
>Transcript
>
>Contact Information.
>Name Joann Robinson
>Phone 804-662-7175
>Fax 804-662-7662
>Email: joann.robinson at drs.virginia.gov
>Address: DBVI-Human Resources
>8004 Franklin Farms Drive
>Richmond, VA 23229