[rehab] Re-advertisement of Home Management Instructor as Continuous Posting

[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:
Human Services Specialist II

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: 01/08/15            CLOSING DATE: Continuous

JOB TITLE: Human Services Specialist II   CLASS CODE: GA40
POSITION NUMBER: 60026768   SLOT NUMBER:

STATE SALARY RANGE:
   $26,139.00 - $48,361.00 Annually            AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MIN: $26,139
AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MAX: $37,250

LOCATION: Richland 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:

Re-advertised as Continuous Posting. Previous applicants will still be considered and do not need to reapply. Please apply online. If you need assistance, please call 803-898-7297.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide individualized home management training and instruction to consumers in their home and other designated training locations for the Vocational Rehabilitation, Older Blind, and Independent Living consumers.
MINIMUM AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
A High School Diploma and relevant program experience. A Bachelor's Degree may be submitted for the required program experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling with Vocational Home Management experience.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, consumers and the public.  Under limited supervision, must perform work independently and maintain the principles, practices and policies of the SC Commission for the Blind.

Work involves travel 2-4 days per week and occasional overnight travel may be required.

The entire work history should be included on the application.  The words "See Resume" is 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.

Applicants meeting the preferred qualifications will be given priority consideration.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.jobs.sc.gov
OR
1430 Confederate Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201         Job #44717
HUMAN SERVICES SPECIALIST II
BD

Human Services Specialist II 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 High School Diploma and relevant program experience?
                Yes     No

*             3.            Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?
                Yes     No

*             4.            Do you have a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling with Vocational Home Management experience?
                Yes     No

*             5.            Do you have knowledge of blindness and the ability to communicate with others?
                Yes     No

*             6.            Briefly describe your understanding of case management.

* 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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