[rehab] FW: Rehab Counselor Lead Vacancy St. Paul, Minnesota

Mon Apr 14 16:57:46 UTC 2014

From: Benson, Jon (DEED)
Sent: Friday, April 11, 2014 12:19 PM
To: #DEED_SSB-AllStaff
Subject: FW: Rehab Counselor Lead Vacancy

Fyi..

From: Zeches, Sue (DEED)
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2014 1:31 PM
To: Benson, Jon (DEED)
Subject: Rehab Counselor Lead Vacancy

This is now posted on the external site as an agency promotional job opportunity.  Following is link to that site:

https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting:

It is Job Posting 14DEED000075.

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REHAB COUNSELOR LEAD
$ 23.30-$ 34.34 hourly, $ 48,650-$ 71,702 annually
Date Posted:

04/10/2014

Closing Date:

04/17/2014

Hiring Agency:

Employment & Econ Development Dept

Division/Bureau:

SSB

Location:

St. Paul

Who May Apply:

Open only to current employees in this agency

Posting Number:

14DEED000075

Employment Conditions:

Permanent, Full-time

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Days of Work:

Monday-Friday

Travel Required:

yes

Job Grouping:

Employment

Classified Status:

Classified

Job Description:

This position provides advice, information, and direction to the Vocational Rehabilitation and Randolph Sheppard programs (collectively the Workforce Development Unit or WDU) in all aspects of Federal Law, State Rule and Agency Policies and Procedures. Additionally, this position is responsible for monitoring compliance with Law, Rule, and Policy by staff of the WDU. Should a change to Policy of either program be recommended, this position is responsible for all aspects of that change from recommendation to implementation.

Duties:

1. Provide advice, information, and direction to the Vocational Rehabilitation program and the Business Enterprise Program (BEP)in all aspects of Federal Law, State Rule and Agency Policies and Procedures.

2. Utilizing knowledge of law, statute, policy and procedure, provide direction to other professionals through 1.1 and group staff training, development, and direction to WDU staff regarding correct implementation of all policy in both specific and general client- related situations.

3. Provide ongoing guidance and direction in case management, caseload management and all aspects of client interaction for new Vocational Rehabilitation counselors in the WDU Unit.

4. Assess eligibility for services according to Federal guidelines and Unit Policy, minimizing the length of time that passes between the date of application and the date of eligibility determination.

5. Develop and implement a regular, comprehensive case review process to insure objective analysis of case management practices by all WDU counselors.

6. Provide outreach and information to stakeholders, Community Rehabilitation Programs, BEP Operators and vendors regarding the overall progression of the vocational rehabilitation process.

Minimal Travel is part of this job (5%).

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify, you must have a Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or a closely-related field (e.g., Rehabilitation Teaching, Counseling, Psychology) with graduate-level coursework in counseling theories /techniques.
AND
three years of combined professional experience as a Rehabilitation Counselor, Rehabilitation Counselor Senior, or Rehabilitation Counselor Career which demonstrates knowledge of the appropriate use and application of Federal and State V.R. policy and procedure so that one-to-one counseling, caseload management, development of rehabilitation plans, client assessment, and job placement services are delivered in a timely and cost effective manner.

To ensure consideration, it is important that your resume reflect your education and experience in the above areas.

Please describe your qualifications, experience and knowledge in the "Job Specific Questions" portion of Resume Builder in the following
areas: Failure to address these areas may result in your resume not being considered.

Knowledge of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended (34 CRF 361), MN Statute 3325.0100-3325.0490
Knowledge of adult training/learning styles
Knowledge of job search strategies
Demonstrated excellence in counseling and VR casework.
Knowledge of issues related to transition from school to work for individuals who have visual impairments.
Ability to read, research, interpret, understand, and communicate to others, applicable laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to the needs of the WDU program, participants and staff.
Demonstrated effective working relationships with customers, rehabilitation counselors and rehabilitation technicians, other staff, other state agencies, community and advocacy groups, related organizations, employers, vendors, and the general public.

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional work experience with persons with visual impairments.

Demonstrated knowledge of the Randolph-Sheppard Act, MN Statute 3321 and the various Policies and Procedure Manuals of the Business Enterprise Program.

Knowledge of vision loss, including the causes of vision loss and the implications for specific employment of the various types of vision loss.

Knowledge of local, state, and national resources available to blind persons.

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.

If you have already submitted a resume to this database within the last 12 months that clearly identifies your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience, you do not need to submit another.

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; 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.

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Sue Zeches l Human Resources Generalist
Department of Employment & Economic Development
1st National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota Street, Suite E200 St. Paul 55101
Direct:  651-259-7107   FAX:  651/297-5343
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