[rehab] VR Counselor, Greenville, SC

[Steve Cook via Jobs]

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
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ANY CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT.

OPENING DATE: 06/30/16             CLOSING DATE: Continuous

JOB TITLE: Human Services Coordinator I / Vocational Rehabilitation 
Counselor   CLASS CODE: GA50
POSITION NUMBER: 60026654    SLOT NUMBER:

STATE SALARY RANGE:
    $32,838.00 - $60,760.00 Annually          AGENCY HIRING RANGE - 
MIN: $32,838.00
AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MAX: $46,799.00

LOCATION: Greenville 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. Contact 803-898-7297 if you need assistance.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
**This position is located in the quaint city of Greenville, South 
Carolina.  Greenville is nestled into the foothills of the Blue Ridge 
Mountain Range and is known for great shopping, outdoor entertainment 
and art.**
The job duties for the position are to provide vocational 
rehabilitation services to blind and visually impaired consumers with 
the ultimate goal of successful rehabilitation and placement into 
gainful activity in the Spartanburg catchment area in the counties of 
Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union.
MINIMUM AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor's Degree and professional experience in Human Services or 
Social Services programs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Agency Requirement:  A Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling.
Agency Preferred Requirement:  Certified Rehabilitation Counselor 
(CRC) and rehabilitation experience.
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.  Employee must be able to 
lift, carry and pull at least 25 pounds.
**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 #58532
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR
BD

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Supplemental Questionnaire
*             1.            Stop! Have you completed the entire 
application? All sections of the application should be completed to 
include work experience, military service and/or volunteer work. 
Periods of unemployment should be included.
                 Yes     No

*             2.            Do you have a Bachelor's Degree and 
professional experience in Human Services or Social Services Programs?
                 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 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
E-Mail: <mailto:stcook at sccb.sc.gov>stcook at sccb.sc.gov
Phone: (803) 898-8788
Fax: (803) 898-8882

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