[rehab] VR Counselor

[Steve Cook]

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Commission for the Blind
1430 Confederate Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201

http://www.jobs.sc.gov

INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

An Equal Opportunity Employer
THE LANGUAGE USED IN THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE EMPLOYEE AND THE AGENCY. THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE ANY CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS OR ENTITLEMENTS. THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT, IN WHOLE OR IN PART. NO PROMISES OR ASSURANCES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHICH ARE CONTRARY TO OR INCONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PARAGRAPH CREATE ANY CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT.

OPENING DATE: 10/27/14            CLOSING DATE: 11/04/14 11:59 PM

JOB TITLE: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor   CLASS CODE: GA50
POSITION NUMBER: 60026774   SLOT NUMBER:

STATE SALARY RANGE:
   $31,805.00 - $58,848.00 Annually            AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MIN: $31,805
AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MAX: $45,326

LOCATION: Horry County, South Carolina

JOB TYPE: FTE - Full-Time

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT SPECIFICS (IF ANY):

AGENCY SPECIFIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Please apply online. If you need assistance contact 803-898-7297.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide vocational rehabilitation services to blind and visually impaired consumers with the ultimate goal of successful rehabilitation and placement into gainful activity in the Conway catchment area, which includes the counties of Horry, Marion, Georgetown, and Williamsburg.
MINIMUM AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor's Degree and professional experience in Human Services or Social Services programs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and rehabilitation experience preferred.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

Employee will be responsible for meeting all designated productivity standards in a quality manner with minimal supervision.  Travel required and occasional overnight stays.

The entire employment history should be included on the application.  The words "See Resume" are not acceptable.  A resume may not be substituted for the completed application.  Your employment history should include volunteer work, military time, and any time spent unemployed.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.jobs.sc.gov
OR
1430 Confederate Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201         Job #43560
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR
BD

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Supplemental Questionnaire
*             1.            Stop! Have you completed the entire application? Your employment history should include volunteer work, military time and any time spent unemployed.
                Yes     No

*             2.            Do you have a Bachelor's Degree and professional experience in Human Services or Social Services?
                Yes     No

*             3.            Do you have a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling?
                Yes     No

*             4.            Are you a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)?
                Yes     No

*             5.            Briefly explain how you would determine if a referral meets eligibility requirements for services from the SC Commission for the Blind.

               6.            How did you find out about this vacancy?

* Required Question


Steve Cook, CPM
Assistive Technology Consultant
SC Commission for the Blind
1430 Confederate Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 898-8788
E-Mail: stcook at sccb.sc.gov

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