[rehab] Job Announcement -- VR Counselor in Albuquerque

[Salas, James, CFB]

Greetings, 

We are recruiting to fill a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor vacancy with the NM Commission for the Blind.  The position is in our Albuquerque office and serves the extended metropolitan area. 

The caseload serves adults and generally consist of approximately 50-65 cases.  The most relevant portions of the job posting are provided below my signature block.  The closing date is March 5. 

To reach the job posting, 
1. Visit the following link to go directly to the posting: 
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/newmexico/jobs/1656442/vocational-rehabilitation-counselor-advanced-cfb-6245?keywords=vocational%20rehabilitation&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Or 
2. Go to the NM State Personnel Website at 
www.spo.state.nm.us, click the link for View Job Opportunities And Apply, enter the job title in the search field, and look for the VR Counselor vacancy in Albuquerque.

Applications are accepted through the New Mexico State Personnel Office online application system only!

I recommend that screen reader users utilize Internet Explorer to access the online application. 

Note to screen reader users: Recent updates to this online application utility have made it very difficult to complete independently using screen reading technology.  Screen reader users who experience difficulty with the application utility should notify Ms. Andrea Rivera-Smith of the State Personnel Office @  (505) 695-5606 for assistance.  She can also confirm that your application (including uploaded transcripts, licenses, etc.) has been successfully received for consideration.  

Interested individuals can contact either Ms. Daphne Mitchell or me to discuss the position.  Ms. Mitchell is the program manager on my VR team and can be reached at 505.383.2253 or at Daphne.Mitchell at state.nm.us.  

Thanks much.

Jim 

James L. Salas
Deputy Director 
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: March 5, 2017
- Pay Grade: 65
- Salary: The salary range for this position is $31,782 - $55,307 Annually ($15.28 - $26.59 Hourly).  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. 
-- 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.
- 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;
-- Must obtain and maintain New Mexico rehabilitation counselor licensure as defined in the New Mexico Public Education Department Rules (6.63.11) NMAC. 
- regular travel within service territory required, including Occasional overnight travel. 
-- 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.
- 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.)
- 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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