[Rehab] Position Open: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 4 -- DSB Lacey VR Field ServicesWashington

[Nightingale, Noel]

From: Cox, Kristina (DSB) <kristina.cox at dsb.wa.gov>
Sent: Monday, June 8, 2020 1:27 PM
To: DSB DL All DSB <DSB at DSB.WA.GOV>
Cc: Cox, Kristina (DSB) <kristina.cox at dsb.wa.gov>
Subject: Position Open: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 4 -- DSB Lacey VR Field Services

Greetings!

There is a position available at Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) with the Lacey VR Field Services Office for a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 4 (In-Training)<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/2785113/vocational-rehabilitation-counselor-4-in-training> in the South Region. Please share with your communities and networks. Interested parties should apply online at Careers.wa.gov by following this link: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 4 (In-Training)<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/2785113/vocational-rehabilitation-counselor-4-in-training>.

The goal of the Washington State Department of Services for the Blind (DSB)<https://dsb.wa.gov/> is to assist in the stable employment and increased independence of Blind, Deaf Blind and Low Vision customers. DSB provides training, counseling, and support to help Washington residents of all ages, who are blind or visually impaired, pursue employment, education, and independent living.

DSB is seeking a qualified individual to take on the role of a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 4<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/2785113/vocational-rehabilitation-counselor-4-in-training> (VRC4).  This is an in-training position that offers a career path and on-the-job training from a VRC3 to a VRC4. This is your opportunity to learn and grow within an agency nationally recognized as a leader among blind agencies in competitive employment, and help lead the way in the advancement of our mission:  Inclusion, Independence, and Economic Vitality for People with Visual Disabilities.

As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/2785113/vocational-rehabilitation-counselor-4-in-training> with DSB, you will play a key role as facilitator for determining and procuring rehabilitation services for a customer's successful independence and/or employment outcome.  You will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary vocational rehabilitation and independent living work team to provide comprehensive rehabilitation services to visually impaired and blind adults.

The VRC4 level counselor is characterized by demonstrated superior counseling skills and ability to successfully facilitate the specialized rehabilitation needs presented by a caseload of Blind, Low Vision and/or Deaf Blind customers.  The VRC4 level counselor assumes responsibility for training other professional staff at both the local and statewide levels as needed.

The South Regional Team shares responsibility for customers in the following counties: Pierce, Thurston, Jefferson, Mason, Kitsap, So. King County, Clallam, Grays Harbor, Pacific, Lewis, Cowlitz, Clark, Skamania, Wahkiakum, and Klickitat. This position is housed in the Lacey office and is primarily responsible for supporting participants in Mason, Kitsap and Thurston

Qualifications

We may hire at any step.  Your advancement will be based upon the successful completion of the In-Training Plan.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 3: (Range 53 - $4,161 to $5,466)

  *   A Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling OR a current Certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification; AND
  *   Three (3) years of paid experience as a vocational rehabilitation counselor or similar paid experience in vocational counseling, job placement, vocational assessment, or other areas of rehabilitation counseling; AND
  *   Demonstration of skill and ability in facilitating specialized vocational rehabilitation needs for a Blind, Low Vision and/or Deaf Blind caseload
 - OR -

  *   Three (3) years of experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with the State of Washington; AND
  *   Demonstration of skill and ability in facilitating specialized vocational rehabilitation needs for a Blind, Low Vision and/or Deaf Blind caseload

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 4: (Range 57 - $4,600-$6,036 per month)

  *   A Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling OR a current Certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification; AND
  *   Four (4) years of paid experience as a vocational rehabilitation counselor or similar paid experience in vocational counseling, job placement, vocational assessment, or other areas of rehabilitation counseling; AND
  *   Demonstration of skill and ability in facilitating specialized vocational rehabilitation needs for a Blind, Low Vision and/or Deaf Blind caseload
  - OR -

  *   Four (4) years of experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with the State of Washington; AND
  *   Demonstration of skill and ability in facilitating specialized vocational rehabilitation needs for a Blind, Low Vision and/or Deaf Blind caseload


VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers.

Applicants claiming veteran's preference points must attach the documentation with each on-line application. If you do not provide appropriate documentation to qualify for these preference points, the points will not be awarded.

For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here<http://www.careers.wa.gov/veteranspreferences.html>.

We thank you and are grateful for your service

The State of Washington celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Persons with a disability, who need assistance with their application or need this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.<http://www.washingtonrelay.com/>

Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online application, contact Angie Anderson at (360) 407-8446 or jobs at des.wa.gov<mailto:jobs at des.wa.gov>.

Thank you,

Kristina Cox
Executive Assistant and HR Consultant
Department of Services for the Blind
PO Box 40933
Olympia, WA  98504
(360) 725-3836



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