[Trainer-talk] Children's Counselor, Greenville, SC

[Steve Cook]

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:
Human Services Coordinator I / Children's Counselor

An Equal Opportunity Employer
THE LANGUAGE USED IN THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE EMPLOYEE AND THE AGENCY. THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE ANY CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS OR ENTITLEMENTS. THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT, IN WHOLE OR IN PART. NO PROMISES OR ASSURANCES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHICH ARE CONTRARY TO OR INCONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PARAGRAPH CREATE ANY CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT.

OPENING DATE: 04/01/14            CLOSING DATE: Continuous

JOB TITLE: Human Services Coordinator I / Children's Counselor CLASS CODE: GA50
POSITION NUMBER: 60026660   SLOT NUMBER:

STATE SALARY RANGE:
   $31,805.00 - $58,848.00 Annually            AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MIN: $31,805.00
AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MAX: $45,326.00

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. If you need assistance contact 803-898-7297.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Re-advertisement as a continuous posting.  Previous applicants will still be considered and do not need to reapply.  **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 its outdoor entertainment and art. **

Determines eligibility.  Designs and implements specialized programs of rehabilitation services to blind and multi-handicapped children in a multi-county district of Greenville, South Carolina.  Provides necessary rehabilitation services to include counseling and guidance, evaluation, educational development and advocacy to consumers and families.
MINIMUM AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor's Degree and professional experience in Human Services or Social Services programs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Early Childhood Education, Social Work or Psychology plus experience working with children, counseling with families, developing Consumer Service Plans and coordinating community resources.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

Travel is required and occasional overnight stays. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships is a plus. 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. Candidates meeting Preferred Qualifications will receive priority consideration.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.jobs.sc.gov
OR
1430 Confederate Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201         Job #37581
HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATOR I / CHILDREN'S COUNSELOR
BD

Human Services Coordinator I / Children's Counselor Supplemental Questionnaire
*             1.            Stop! Have you completed the entire application? All sections of the application should be completed to include dates of unemployment, military service and/or volunteer work.
                Yes     No

*             2.            Do you have a Bachelor's Degree and professional experience in Human Services or Social Services?
                Yes     No

*             3.            Do you have a Master's Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling?
                Yes     No

*             4.            Do you have a Master's Degree in Early childhood Education, Social Work or Psychology?
                Yes     No

*             5.            Do you have experience working with children, counseling with families, developing Consumer Service Plans and coordinating community resources?
                Yes     No

*             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
Phone: (803) 898-8788
E-Mail: stcook at sccb.sc.gov

AMD/ Low Vision Month- Age-related macular degenerations is the leading cause of blindness in America for those ages 50 and over. The South Carolina Commission for the Blind stresses the importance that you receive a comprehensive eye exam that includes visual acuity tests, a dilated eye exam and tonometry tests. For more information about how the SC Commission for the Blind can help you or a loved one, please visit us at www.sccb.state.sc.us or give us a call at 803-898-8731.