[Rehab] VR Counselor Vacancy in Roswell, New Mexico

[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 Roswell office and serves Southeastern New Mexico.



The position serves both adults and transition students. Caseloads generally consists of approximately 50-65 cases.  The most relevant portion of the job posting is provided below my signature block.  The position is open until filled, but please apply as soon as you can.



To reach the job posting, go to the NM State Personnel Website at www.spo.state.nm.us<http://www.spo.state.nm.us>, click the link for Job Opportunities, then click the link for View Job Opportunities and Apply, then enter the letters CFB in the search field, and look for the VR Counselor vacancy in Roswell.



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



Note to screen reader users: Should you experience difficulty with the application utility, please notify Ms. Chelsea Harvey, our HR Manager. She can be reached in our Santa Fe office at 505.476.4460 or at Chelsea.Harvey at state.nm.us<mailto:Chelsea.Harvey at state.nm.us>. You may request assistance with the application.  Ms. Harvey 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 positions.  Ms. Mitchell manages the Rehab Counselor program on my VR team and can be reached at 505.383.2253 or at Daphne.Mitchell at state.nm.us<mailto:Daphne.Mitchell at state.nm.us>.



Thank you.



Jim



James L. Salas

Deputy Director

NM Commission for the Blind

Phone 505.383.2251

www.cfb.state.nm.us<http://www.cfb.state.nm.us>

James.Salas at state.nm.us<mailto:James.Salas at 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: Open Until Filled



- Pay Grade: 65


- Salary: The salary range for this position is $43,954 - $70,326 annually ($21.13 - $33.81 hourly). Offered salary will be based on education and experience.



- Benefits: Full State of New Mexico benefits, including health insurance, life insurance, traditional defined benefit retirement plan, sick leave, annual leave, and eleven holidays.



- Why does the job exist? To provide vocational rehabilitation services to persons who are blind or severely visually impaired in order that they may obtain, maintain, or advance in employment.



- How does it get done? Incumbent determines an applicant's eligibility for Commission services; identifies any and all disabilities and medical conditions that may represent impediments to employment; coordinates adjustment counseling; coordinates blindness skills training; conducts a career assessment to identify a vocational goal that is consistent with the client's unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice; jointly develops an Individualized Plan for Employment that describes the services that are necessary to achieve the vocational goal; coordinates the delivery of the services described in the Individualized Plan for Employment; provides/coordinates job placement services as necessary; and coordinates post-employment services as necessary.



- Who are the customers? Persons with blindness or severe visual impairments, family members, school personnel, and employers.



- Ideal Candidate: Individual possesses a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Rehabilitation Counselor certification, and three years of related experience.



- Minimum Qualifications: 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.

-- You must attach a copy of your unofficial college transcript to the application.



- 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.



- 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.

-- Regular travel is required within service territory, including regular overnight travel using agency vehicles.



- 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: Ms. Chelsea Harvey, (505) 476.4460



- The online application includes approximately ten questions addressing education, experience, and specialized qualifications.

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