[Jobs] Fwd: [Nfbc-info] San Diego VA Rehab Specialist Job Closes August 3rd
David Andrews
dandrews at visi.com
Tue Jul 11 07:10:10 CDT 2006
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>Hello California jobseekers,
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>The Veteran's Administration has a solid blind rehab job in San Diego which is now posted and closes on August 3rd. The position pays well at GS-12 level and has all the usual good federal benefits. Those wishing to work in the San Diego area should read the announcement, below.
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>Bryan Bashin
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>> Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
>> Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs
>> Agency: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
>> Job Announcement Number:
>> MPA#06-175
>>
>> Vacancy Announcement Tab [15]Back to Search Results
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>>HYBRID TITLE 38
>>VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MPA#06-175
>>
>>NOTE: This announcement is open to the general public and permanent VA employees
>>eligible for promotion, reassignment, or change to lower grade based on their
>>current appointment eligibility. Incumbent is eligible for health and life
>>insurance benefits, vacation and sick leave accrual. APPLICANTS MUST BE A U.S.
>>CITIZEN.
>>
>>OPENS: 07-03-2006
>>
>>CLOSES: 08-03-2006
>>
>>POSITION: Blind Rehabilitation Outpatient Specialist (BROS), GS-601-11/12
>>
>>PROMOTION POTENTIAL: GS-12
>>
>>DUTY LOCATION: VA San Diego Healthcare System Social Work Service, San Diego
>>County, CA
>>
>>NUMBER OF VACANCIES: One
>>
>>SALARY: GS-11: $55,053 - $71,572 per annum
>> GS-12: $65,984 - $85,775 per annum
>>
>>DUTIES: Blind Rehabilitation Outpatient Specialist (BROS) meets the special needs
>>of our visually impaired population; to facilitate and enhance the accessibility
>>of vision screening, low vision training and blind rehabilitation services to
>>this population through outreach services. The incumbent manages and provides
>>direct blind rehabilitation training services to eligible beneficiaries. The
>>incumbent is a multi-skilled and experienced blind rehabilitation instructor who
>>has advanced technical knowledge and competencies in at least two of the
>>following disciplines at the journeyman level: Orientation and mobility, living
>>skills, manual skills, and visual skills. A Blind Rehabilitation Outpatient
>>Specialist has been cross-trained to acquire broadly based knowledge in each of
>>these Blind Rehabilitation Center disciplines, plus computer access training
>>(CAT). BROS represents a treatment option in the continuum of care for visually
>>impaired veterans. Identifies, assesses, trains, manages and provides follow-up
>>for clients using clinical resources of the facility. The incumbent is an active
>>member of the interdisciplinary Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST), and
>>interacts with all relevant services in the medical center, agencies of the VA
>>and the community. In concert with VIST and other facility resources, the BROS is
>>responsible for identifying beneficiaries who have blind rehabilitation training
>>potential. Consults with VIST, VA and community clinics, VA and community Blind
>>Rehabilitation Centers, state and local agencies and other community resources to
>>locate potential qualifying patients. Selects, interprets and adapts traditional
>>strategies in order to meet client needs. Develops an individualized
>>rehabilitation-training plan for each client with rehabilitation potential.
>>Consults with State, local and regional resources for information. Rehabilitation
>>training will be designed to shorten waiting time and minimize use of the
>>inpatient treatment at a Blind Rehabilitation Center. Maximizes clients
>>rehabilitation potential by utilizing a wide variety of complex training aids and
>>devices. Works closely with local VIST, Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service and
>>the local regional state rehabilitation agencies to fabricate, prescribe and
>>obtain equipment for clients during their rehabilitation training. The incumbent
>>administers a blind rehabilitation training program by: creating necessary local
>>policies, projecting and administering budgets, maintains equipment and supplies,
>>documents treatment, outcomes and workload, writes reports, schedules patients,
>>travels to and transports patient during treatment/training, etc.
>>
>>QUALFICIATIONS: Basic Requirements: Degree: major study in an academic field
>>related to the health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the
>>position. Plus one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to the next
>>lower grade level, that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge,
>>skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and
>>that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Must
>>possess a valid Driver License.
>>
>>BASIS OF RATING: Qualified applicants may be evaluated on knowledge, skills, and
>>other factors as measured by the following job-related elements and must be
>>addressed as part of the application package:
>>
>>1. Ability to teach in blind rehabilitation disciplines (skill areas).
>>2. Ability to organize, coordinate and manage the activities of the Blind
>>Rehabilitation Outpatient program.
>>3. Ability to use assessment techniques in skill areas (orientation/mobility,
>>living skills, low vision, manual skills, computer access training) to determine
>>the rehabilitation needs of blinded veteran patients.
>>4. Ability to provide counseling to blinded veterans concerning blindness related
>>issues.
>>
>>NOTE: Targeted positions; (a) selection does not guarantee promotion to the
>>target grade or any intervening grade, if appropriate; (b) all legal and
>>regulatory requirements for promotion to the next higher grade must be met; and
>>(c) subsequent promotion to the next higher grade is dependent on the selectees
>>demonstration of the ability to perform the duties of that grade to the
>>satisfaction of the supervisor and the availability of enough work at the next
>>higher grade to support the target position.
>>
>>SUBSTITUTIONS: Permissible substitutions for experience (education and training)
>>may be reviewed in Human Resources Management Service, Room 1545. See
>>Qualification Standards Operating Manual.
>>
>>TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: GS-11 and GS-12: One (1) year at or equivalent to the
>>next lower grade level
>>
>>REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: This agency provides reasonable accommodation(s) to
>>applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part
>>of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on
>>granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
>>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: All qualified candidates will receive consideration based on
>>merit and qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, national
>>origin, sex, age, marital status, politics, physical handicap, or membership or
>>non-membership in an employee organization.
>>
>>HOW TO APPLY: Comply with VAMC/HRM INST. 030104, Instructions to Applicants
>>
>>INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS
>>
>>Read the job announcement, the eligibility, and qualification requirements for
>>the position for which you are interested. If you feel you meet those
>>requirements, comply with the following applicable instructions:
>>
>>1. PERMANENT VA SAN DIEGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM EMPLOYEES:
>>
>>a. Submit completed VAF 5-4078 by the closing date of the announcement. VAF
>>5-4676a, Employee Supplemental Qualification Statement, and VAF 5-4667b,
>>Supervisory Appraisal of Employee for Promotion will be completed for all Wage
>>Grade positions, and for GS positions when rating and ranking procedures are
>>required.
>>
>>b. Ensure that your Official Personnel Folder (OPF) is up-to date. Training or
>>job experiences not recorded in your OPF should be documented on OF-612 or
>>resume, and must be included with your application package for submission by the
>>closing date of the announcement. This will assure that all your experiences,
>>education, and qualifications are considered. A separate copy of this package
>>should be submitted for filing in your OPF.
>>
>>2. OTHER APPLICANTS: VRA (Veterans Recruitment Appointments), VEOA (Veterans
>>Employment Opportunities Act of 1988), TRANSFER or REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLES,
>>PERSONS WITH DISABILITY AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC (for temporary positions) submit
>>one of the following:
>>
>>a. OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment and OF-306, Declaration
>>for Federal Employment, or;
>>
>>b. A resume or any written application format of your choice, which must include
>>at minimum the items of information requested on OF-612 and OF-306. Forms may be
>>accessed at www.opm.gov.
>>
>>3. PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS:
>>
>>a. VRA - Veterans must attach a copy of the most recent DD Form 214 that
>>indicates the type of discharge received.
>>
>>b. To claim 10-point veterans preference, attach a copy of the Civil Service
>>Preference Letter ("802 letter") issued from the Department of Veterans Affairs
>>Regional Office within a year from the closing date of the announcement.
>>
>>c. VEOA - Veterans who have been separated under honorable conditions from the
>>armed forces with substantially three or more years of continuous active service.
>>Veterans must attach a copy of the most recent DD Form 214, which indicates the
>>type of discharge received.
>>
>>d. TRANSFER OR REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLES - Must include a copy of the most current
>>SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), which identifies transfer or
>>reinstatement eligibility.
>>
>>e. PERSON WITH DISABILITY - Must attach a copy of Schedule A certificate from
>>The Department of Rehabilitation for the State of California within a year from
>>the closing date of the announcement.
>>
>>f. ALL APPLICANTS - In cases where college level education is used as the basis
>>to be eligible to apply or qualify for a position, you must attach a school
>>transcript or a completed OPM Form 1170 for verification of college
>>courses/degrees. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
>>recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited
>>towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education
>>requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees
>>from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
>>Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following
>>website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed
>>by applicants will be verified accordingly.
>>
>>4. DRUG TEST: All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment (in a testing
>>designated position) are subject to random urinalysis to screen for illegal drug
>>use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied
>>employment. Appointment to the position will not be effected upon a verified
>>positive drug test.
>>
>>5. NOTE: Applications will be accepted for posted announcements only, and must be
>>received by 4:00 PM on the closing date of the announcement. The application must
>>contain the position title, corresponding announcement number, signature, and
>>date. Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements as of
>>the closing date of the announcement. Documents required by these instructions
>>and in the announcement must be submitted by the closing date. Applications and
>>any attached material will not be returned. Do not submit original documents that
>>you may need in the future. Mail application to:
>>VA San Diego Healthcare System
>>Human Resources Management Service (05)
>>3350 La Jolla Village Drive
>>San Diego, CA 92161
>>
>>Call (858) 552-8585 ext. 3401 for additional information. Applications sent in
>>government-metered envelopes or sent by electronic transmission (fax) will not be
>>processed.
>>
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