[Missouri-l] CAREER OPPORTUNITY

[Denny Huff]

                                                                   CAREER
OPPORTUNITY

                                                          

 

 

                                

 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Blind 

                                                          Job Announcement

 

The purpose of this announcement is to advise of a Vocational Rehabilitation
Counselor for the Blind (http://www.oa.mo.gov/pers/ClassSpecs/5172.htm)
vacancy in the Family Support Division/Greene Co, RSB Southwest District
office.  The annual salary range for this position is $33,420.00 -
$47,184.00.

Responsibilities for this position include assessing, evaluating,
identifying, implementing, monitoring and coordinating vocational
rehabilitation services for significantly visually impaired/blind consumers.
Work includes evaluating medical reports to determine visual eligibility;
screening, analyzing, interpreting and evaluating medical, psychological,
social, educational, and employment data regarding applicants; creating with
the consumer a rehabilitation plan for employment that is consistent with
the individual's strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities,
capabilities, interests and informed choices. Work also involves purchase
and provision of services needed for the consumer to achieve the plan for
employment, including physical and mental restoration, educational and
vocational training; computer and adaptive equipment; and job readiness,
placement and retention services. Work is performed under the general
supervision of a District Supervisor; however, the employee exercises
increasing independence and initiative within established guidelines.

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited school of rehabilitation
counseling, counseling, guidance and counseling, clinical psychology,
counseling psychology, or social work.  (Possession of a current Certified
Rehabilitation Counselor certification issued by the Commission on
Rehabilitation Counselor Certification will substitute for possession of the
Master's Degree.)

Interested applicants must forward a completed Merit application
(http://oa.mo.gov/pers/howtoapply.htm) to Randy Custer (fax number
417-895-6392).  At the web cite, select "paper application form" because the
EASe on-line process is not yet available for this position.  Even if you
are already on a register, you must forward a completed Merit application to
Mr. Custer on or before 09/25/09. If you have questions regarding this,
contact Mr. Custer at 417-895-6391.  

DSS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

 
 
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Denny Huff - President
Missouri Council of the Blind
Toll Free: (888) 362-1383
Cell: (636) 262-1383
MCB Phonecast: (816) 298-8969
 
DHuff at MoBlind.Org
 
WWW.MoBlind.Org <http://www.moblind.org/> 
 
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The purpose of Missouri Council of the Blind shall be to promote the general
well-being of our members and legally blind people in Missouri, and to
support or participate in other programs promoting the best interests of
legally blind people everywhere.

 
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