[Rehab] FW: Job posting for assistive technology instructor in Louisville, KY

[Dick Davis]

Note, position closes 11/29, which is a week from today (Sunday).

Dick Davis



*From:* Gatton, Tonia (OVR-LV) <Tonia.Gatton at ky.gov>
*Sent:* Friday, November 20, 2020 2:57 PM
*Subject:* Job posting for assistive technology instructor in Louisville,
KY



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11/29/2020 (7:00 PM EST)

20-05107

Voc Rehab Program Specialist II

Pay Grade

13

Salary

$32,042.40 - $51,269.52

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Education & Workforce Development Cab | Department of Workforce Investment

Location

8412 Westport Rd

Louisville KY 40242 USA

Description

The Education and Workforce Development Cabinet’s mission is to educate,
prepare and train Kentucky's current and future workforces.  Our goal is
create

and make continuous improvements to an education and workforce system that
prepares Kentuckians for the 21st century workforce, while helping
businesses

find the skilled workers they need to compete and create jobs in the
Commonwealth.



The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation empowers individuals with
disabilities to maximize employment, achieve economic self-sufficiency and
independence,

and to contribute back to society.  We also help businesses and employers
recruit, retain and accommodate employees with disabilities.



We are seeking a Voc Rehab Program Specialist II in the Division of Blind
Services to perform independent professional vocational rehabilitation
functions

such as vocational or technology assessments, rehabilitation instruction,
basic public relations and/or marketing functions in a rehabilitation
program.





Key Responsibilities:

list of 8 items

•  Independently provides evaluations and training to blind/visually
impaired consumers in assistive    technology including but not limited to
JAWS, Zoomtext,

smart phones, adaptive devices and keyboarding.  .

•  Provides instruction on the use of computer programs and various virtual
training/meeting platforms.

• Documents work with consumers and the program through monthly reports and
maintains program files.

• Works with an inter-disciplinary team to provide required services to
consumers.

•  Participates in staff meeting as well as inter-disciplinary meetings to
make recommendations regarding    consumers' training in order to assist in

future rehabilitation planning.

•  Serves as a resource for agency staff, school transition, and
organizations that work with individuals who    are blind/visually
impaired.  Works with

employers to ensure consumers have the assistive technology needed    for
their jobs.

•  Attends professional trainings to ensure best practices for
instructional area.

•  Other duties as required.

list end

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

Graduate of a college or university with a master's degree in
rehabilitation, rehabilitation teaching or therapy, guidance and/or
counseling, psychology,

sociology, orientation and mobility, social work, special education,
education, education with emphasis in vocational counseling, or a related
field.



EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:

Two years professional experience in rehabilitation, rehabilitation
teaching or therapy, vocational assessment, employer relations,
rehabilitation technology,

rehabilitation counseling, vocational evaluation, supported employment, job
placement,  guidance and/or counseling, psychology, sociology, orientation

and mobility, social work, special education, education, education with
emphasis in vocational counseling, customized employment, health studies,
human

relations, human resources, occupational therapy, physical therapy, school
counseling, or a related field.



Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:

NONE



Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:

A bachelor's degree plus two years of professional experience in
rehabilitation, rehabilitation teaching or therapy, vocational assessment,
employer relations,

rehabilitation technology, rehabilitation counseling, vocational
evaluation, supported employment, job placement, guidance and/or
counseling, psychology,

sociology, orientation and mobility, social work, special education,
education, education with emphasis in vocational counseling, customized
employment,

health studies, human relations, human resources, occupational therapy,
physical therapy, school counseling, or a related field will substitute for
the

required master's degree.



SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):

NONE

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in an office setting.  Occasional travel will
be required to coordinate services between customers and the agency.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months,
except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Mary Harrod
at

 Mary.Harrod at ky.gov

.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D





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