[rehab] VR Counselor Vacancies in New Mexico

[David Andrews]

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Subject: [Jobs] VR Counselor Vacancies in New Mexico

Greetings, 

We are recruiting for two Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor positions with
the NM Commission for the Blind.  The positions are in our Las Cruces and
Farmington offices and serve the Southwestern and Northwestern parts of New
Mexico. 

The caseloads include both transition students and adults and generally
consist of approximately 50-65 cases.  The actual job postings are quite
lengthy and written very broadly, but the most relevant portions are
provided below.  The closing date for each is May 28. 

To reach the job postings, go to www.spo.state.nm.us, click the link to
"View Advertisements and Apply," check the checkbox to select jobs within
the Commission for the Blind, and click on the "Apply Search" button.  

Interested individuals can contact Ms. Victoria Vigil or me to discuss the
positions.  Victoria can be reached in Albuquerque at 505.383.2258 or at
Victoria.Vigil at state.nm.us. 

Thanks much.

Jim 

James L. Salas
Deputy Director for VR Programs
NM Commission for the Blind
Phone 505.383.2251
James.Salas at state.nm.us
www.cfb.state.nm.us
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New Mexico Commission for the Blind
Vacancy Announcement
- Job Title: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Regular - Permanent
- Closing Date: May 28, 2015
- Pay Grade: 65
- Salary: The salary range for this position is $31,782-$55,307 per year
($15.28-$26.59 per hour). Offered salary will be based on education and
experience.  
- Benefits: Full State of New Mexico benefits, including health insurance,
life insurance, retirement, sick leave, annual leave, and ten holidays.
- Purpose of Position: To help blind/visually impaired individuals obtain or
maintain employment by providing vocational rehabilitation services such as
adjustment counseling, career assessment, education/training, assistive
technology, and job placement services.
- Minimum Education and Experience requirements: Bachelor's Degree from an
accredited college or university in Vocational Rehabilitation, Sociology,
Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Social Work and/or Special Education
with no experience required. 
- Statutory Requirements: Must hold or be eligible for state licensure
requirements in Rehabilitation Counseling as defined in the New Mexico
Public Education Department Rules (6.63.11). 
(Note: To "hold or be eligible" for this license is not a requirement for
selection.)
- Employment Requirements: 
-- Must obtain and maintain Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certification
(CRC) issued by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification, or
be eligible to sit for the CRC examination;
-- If selected, incumbent with only a Bachelor's Degree will be required to
complete a Master's Degree program in Vocational Rehabilitation counseling
within four years of hire at the employer's expense.
- regular travel within service territory required, usually ranging between
three and five overnights per month. 
-- If you have indicated in your application that you have an education
higher than a high school diploma or GED, you must attach a copy of your
unofficial transcript to the application. Your application WILL NOT be
considered for further review if you have failed to provide this
information.
- Working Conditions: 
-- Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video
Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage.
-- Regularly works with individuals with secondary disabilities, some of
whom exhibit challenging behaviors.
-- Occasionally exposed to service animals.
- Bargaining Unit: This position is covered by a collective bargaining
agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be
adhered to.
- Agency Contact Information: Kelly Quintana-Wagner, (505) 476.4456
- There are also approximately ten questions addressing education,
experience, and specialized qualifications. 
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