[rehab] FW: Senior Services Unit Posting - Duluth

Fri May 24 15:48:24 UTC 2013

From: Lecher, Edward (DEED)
Sent: Friday, May 24, 2013 10:24 AM
To: #DEED_SSB-AllStaff
Subject: Senior Services Unit Posting - Duluth

STATE PROG ADMIN , Blind/Senior Services
$ 16.74-$ 24.21 hourly, $ 34,953-$ 50,550 annually
Date Posted:

05/24/2013

Closing Date:

05/30/2013

Hiring Agency:

Employment & Econ Development Dept

Location:

Duluth

Who May Apply:

Open to all qualified job seekers

Posting Number:

13DEED000061

Employment Conditions:

Permanent, Full-time

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Days of Work:

Monday-Friday , 08:00 AM-04:30 PM

Travel Required:

yes

Job Grouping:

General Administration

Classified Status:

Classified

Job Description:

To provide, authorize and coordinate individualized rehabilitation services to blind/visually impaired customers who are having impediments with living independently in their home/community and adjusting to their vision loss. These customers are primarily senior citizens who are not seeking competitive employment.

JOB DUTIES:
1. Assess customer need for rehabilitation services, provide direct services and training, and make arrangements for those services to be provided.
2. Perform caseload and budget management so that services are provided in a timely manner according to Federal and State law, policy, regulations and procedures.
3. Develop partnerships with a wide variety of public and private entities in order to develop the needed resources to provide high quality service to blind and visually impaired seniors.
4. Participate as a team member with the Senior Services Unit (SSU) to provide individualized adjustment and educational services to blind and visually impaired customers.
5. Participate in an overall SSU marketing strategy that will help inform Minnesotans about State Services for the Blind services and other resources that will be applicable to blind/visually impaired seniors.

Position does include frequent traveling within several counties.

Minimum Qualifications:

Please review your current resume to ensure it clearly describes your education, experience and skills. Failure to provide sufficient detail may result in your resume not being considered.

Two years professional or para-professional experience performing rehabilitation services in an organization (public or private) whose mission includes the provision of services to persons who are injured or disabled so that an understanding and sensitivity toward people with disabilities has been obtained
OR a Bachelor's degree in a Counseling or Health related field
OR an equivalent combination of post-secondary training, education and/or experience.

Candidates need to demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:
Ability to read and comprehend information (e.g. program manuals and procedures, laws, rules and regulations)
Ability to write memos and case notes sufficient to provide clear and concise information.
Oral communications ability sufficient to provide program information and explain program rules and procedures
Human relations ability sufficient to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, external customers and clientele. Ability to express compassion and hope to visually impaired senior customers.
Computer skills demonstrating basic proficiency with entering data and case noting.
Ability to work independently and make on the spot decisions.
Ability to gather facts, analyze information/situation and recommend solutions to problems with limited scope and complexity.
Ability to schedule and manage time effectively and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with persons with visual impairments.
Ability to collect and analyze information.
Ability working with seniors.
Knowledge of vision issues.

Selection Process:

The selection process is a resume-based, skill-matching process. Resumes of all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum Qualifications stated above. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you.

Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It includes contact with the applicant's former employers.

A Criminal Background Check will be conducted on those positions that have access to confidential information and/or private data, handle financial transactions, or enter the homes of our clients. Please note that a Criminal History Check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. A criminal conviction will not automatically remove you from consideration for employment.

When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or leased vehicle, a driver's license and record check will be conducted.

How to Apply:

Most State selection processes utilize a resume-based screening process. You will be contacted by agency staff if your background best matches the selection criteria on this job posting. To apply for this position, click the APPLY box found at the bottom of this job announcement. For additional information about the State's selection process, go to <http://www.careers.state.mn.us/job-tip>.

Anyone with a disability who believes they may need an accommodation should contact the Department of Employment and Economic Development's Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity, in advance, so any necessary arrangements can be made. To request an accommodation, email DEED.ODEO at state.mn.us<mailto:DEED.ODEO at state.mn.us>; or call 651-259-7094 (MN Relay 711 or MN Relay 1-800-627-3529).

Contact for More Information:

Sue Zeches, 651/259-7107/sue.zeches at state.mn.us<mailto:651/259-7107/sue.zeches at state.mn.us>.

Ed Lecher, Senior Services Unit Supervisor
State Services for the Blind
Department of Employment and Economic Development
2200 University Ave West, Suite 240, Saint Paul, MN 55114
Phone: 651-642-0838   Fax: 651-649-5927   TTY: 651-642-0506
Toll Free: 1-800-652-9000    E-mail: edward.lecher at state.mn.us<mailto:edward.lecher at state.mn.us>
Website: www.mnssb.org