[Jobs] Fw: Blind Rehabilitation Specialist Position in St. Louis, MO

Thu Apr 19 13:24:49 CDT 2007

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From: Silverstein, Sharon T 
To: DSS.FSD.RSB.All 
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 1:15 PM
Subject: Blind Rehabilitation Specialist Position in St. Louis, MO

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                        Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs 
                        Agency: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration  
                              Job Announcement Number:
                              T38-7-67  

                  Blind Rehabilitation Specialist

                        Salary Range: 63,417.00 - 82,446.00 USD per year Open Period: Thursday, April 12, 2007
                        to Wednesday, April 25, 2007 
                        Series & Grade: GS-0601-12/12 Position Information: Full-Time  Permanent  
                        Promotion Potential: 12 Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - St. Louis, MO  
                        Who May Be Considered: 
                        Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.  
                        Job Summary: 

                        This is a permanent excepted, full-time position.  Annual and sick leave, health and life insurance as well as an annuity plan offered. 

                        Key Requirements: 
                          a.. U.S. Citizenship 

                        Major Duties: 
                        Position is the VIS Team Coordinator and as such is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, directing, evaluating and controlling the VIS Team program at the VA in St. Louis.  The incumbent has major responsibility for the coordination of all services to visually impaired veterans and their families.  Develops screening and procedural mechanisms that will identify this target population within the medical center's catchment area and maintains appropriate linkages with the medical center and the community in support of program goals and objectives.  Provides professional assessment of health care and related needs and arranges for the full range of authorized health care services.  Provides assistance to the medical and allied health staff with the acquisition and replacement of low vision and sensory aids required in effecting the blind veteran's rehabilitation and/or daily living needs.  Makes home visits to visually impaired, severely disabled veterans who are unable to travel to the facility and counsels them and their families about benefits.  Coordinator assists in designing training plans and develops techniques to assist the visually impaired veteran to better utilize remaining sensory resources.  Maintains records and files as appropriate for program management and evaluation purposes and insures that accurate statistical data are compiled and forwarded to VA Central Office.  Structures and oversees an effective orientation and training program for VIS Team members and consults with specialists on training needs, recommending training plans related to VIS Team functions. Provides therapeutic counseling to blinded veterans and their families concerning rehabilitation problems related to blindness or severe visual impairment and enlists family support for the rehabilitation process.  Develops and administers a formal systematic plan for reviewing and appraising the effectiveness of each phase of the VIS Team program.

                        Qualifications: 

                        Qualifications:

                        1.  Citizenship:  Must be a United States Citizen.

                        2. Physical Requirements:  Must meet physical requirements and successfully pass physical examination.

                        3.  English Language Proficiency:  Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).

                        4. Background Investigation:  New Appointees will be subject to a background investigation to determine suitability.

                        Basic Requirements for all Grade Levels:

                        Degree: major study in an academic field related to the health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualification. COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT MUST BE SUMBITTED WITH APPLICATION.

                        Qualification Requirements Used:   U.S. Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards Handbook, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions in conjunction with the Individual Occupational Requirements for GS-601, General Health Science Series.  This standard is available for review in the local HR Liaison Office.  You may also access this standard through the internet at the following address:  http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/  

                        To qualify for GS-12:  Basic requirements above and must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level.  

                        Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position.  

                        TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS:  For the GS-12 level, candidates must have completed 52 weeks in a position no lower than GS-11.

                        Transcripts of all college courses, leading to the basic education requirement for this position (if not in OPF).  APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE:  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 by the appointing agency accordingly.

                        To qualify based on education, submit copy of transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Application materials will not be returned. Submit proof of your education with a transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade point average or class ranking. We will be unable to return these to you. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States when you apply.
                        You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

                        Candidates must possess the Selective Placement Factor to receive consideration for this position and should address this in their statement of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs).
                        You must proficient in spoken and written English Language.

                        You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.  

                        How You Will Be Evaluated: 
                        You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities associated with this position as defined below. When describing your knowledges, skills, and abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc. 

                        For each element, state:

                        What was performed?

                        When was it performed? (Dates/Full Time/Part Time-Hours)

                        Where was it performed: (Places)

                        Why was it performed?

                        1.  Knowledge of the Sociological, Psychological and Physiological aspects of blindness.

                        2.   Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

                        3.   Ability to organize, coordinate and manage the activities of a Visually Impaired Services Team.

                        4.  Knowledge of and ability to use assessment techniques as they apply to blinded individuals.

                        5.   Ability to provide individual services to blinded veteran.

                        Benefits: 
                        You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

                        Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

                        Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci

                        New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

                        You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

                        You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

                        You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI  

                        Other Information: 
                        This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.

                        You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.

                        The materials you send with your application will not be returned.

                        If you fax your application, we will not consider it.

                        Send only those materials needed to evaluate your application. Please do not place your application in a notebook or binder.

                        If you left federal employment and received a buyout and you are selected for this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the buyout to the agency that paid you.

                        You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.  

                        How To Apply: 
                        You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

                        Submit application material to either VA Medical Center, HRM (05JB), #1 Jefferson Barracks Drive, St. Louis, MO  63125-4199 OR VA Heartland Network 15, Department of Veterans Affairs, Human Resources Management Office, Attn:  Courtney Rogers OR Nancy Bessent, 4101 South 4th Street Trafficway, Leavenworth, KS  66048-5055.  Please be sure to attach all applicable documents from 'Applicant Checklist' provided below.

                        APPLICANT CHECKLIST - TITLE 38 HYBRID POSITIONS (T38-7-67)

                        NAME:_______________________ SSN:______________ 

                        Please use the checklist below when compiling your application package and submit with application material.

                        _____ REQUIRED: VA Form 10-2850c, Application for Associated Health Occupations   (Form may be downloaded from  http://www.va.gov/vaforms/ ).  A résumé is recommended in addition to the VA Form.   Résumés must provide all the information listed in the OPM Flyer OF-510 (Applying for a Federal Job).   Applications must show the title of the position and the Announcement Number.

                        _____ If a particular level of education/certification is required OR if you are asking us to qualify you based upon your education, you must submit a copy of your college transcript. Credit for college education will be given if it was obtained through an accredited university.

                        _____ If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must provide legible copies of DD214s showing all dates of service as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.), Note: More than one DD-214 may be needed to show all dates of service. Copies of your DD-214 may be requested by calling 800-827-1000 or TDD# 800-829-4833.  DD-214's must be a complete Member 4 copy or other copy, which includes the type of discharge.  If you are on terminal leave from active duty, attach a letter from your commander indicating the date of discharge and type of discharge.  The DD Form 214 must be submitted after the discharge date.  Disabled veterans and other veterans eligible for 10-point preference must also submit an SF-15 'Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference' with required proof as stated on the form (i.e., a VA letter issued after 1990 documenting a permanent service-connected disability, or if the VA letter specifically states that the disability is temporary it must be documented within the past twelve months).

                        _____  All current Federal employees should provide a copy of their current Performance Appraisal (must be within 15 months from the closing date of the announcement). 

                        _____ Responses to KSA's listed in the announcement.  Each KSA may be listed with your response below on bond or tablet paper.

                        Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered. 

                        Contact Information: 
                          Courtney Rogers 
                          Phone: 913-758-6419 
                          Fax: None 

                          Or write:
                          Department Of Veterans Affairs
                          4101 S. 4th Street Trafficway
                          10N15-05
                          Leavenworth, KS 66048 
                          US 
                          Fax: None  

                        What To Expect Next: 
                        Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 60 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.  

                  The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. 

                  Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 

                  Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were separated under honorable conditions may be eligible for veterans' preference. For service beginning after October 15, 1976, the veteran must have served the required length of time and have a Campaign Badge, Expeditionary Medal, a service-connected disability, or have served in the Gulf War between August 2, 1990, and January 2, 1992. 

                  The Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) gives veterans access to job vacancies that might otherwise be closed to them. The law allows eligible veterans to compete for vacancies advertised under agency's promotion procedures when the agency is seeking applications from outside of its own workforce. 

                  To claim veterans' preference, veterans should be ready to provide a copy of their DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof. Veterans with service connected disability and others claiming 10 point preference will need to submit Form SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference. 

                  For more specifics on all veterans employment issues such as Veterans preference or special appointing authorities see the VetGuide. 

                  Social Security Number - Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your application materials, will result in your application not being processed 

                  Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361. 

                  Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application. 

                  False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action. 

                  Selective Service - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. 

                       Send Mail to:
                        Department Of Veterans Affairs
                        4101 S. 4th Street Trafficway
                        10N15-05
                        Leavenworth, KS 66048 
                        US 
                        Fax: None  

                       For questions about this job:
                        Courtney Rogers 
                        Phone: 913-758-6419 
                        Fax: None  

      USAJOBS Control Number: 881690  

http://www1.va.gov/blindrehab/page.cfm?pg=4 
Vision Impairment and Blindness

The VA provides rehabilitation programs targeting low vision and blind veterans, and is also aggressively pursuing innovative service delivery models.  The challenge of helping these low vision and blind veterans has greatly increased, and the Department of Veterans Affairs has made a commitment to provide world-class rehabilitation training by enhancing services, improving access to care and increasing patient satisfaction for veterans with visual impairments.

The current estimated number of legally blind veterans in the United States is more than 160,000 (De l'Aune, 2002). Currently, over 35,000 veterans have enrolled for VA care. This number is expected to grow in the coming years as a result of aging of the veteran population, because the most prevalent causes of legal blindness are age-related.

http://www1.va.gov/blindrehab/page.cfm?pg=5

Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) Coordinators

The Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) Coordinator is a case manager who has primary responsibility for the coordination of services for visually impaired veterans and their families and are the first contact for blind rehabilitation services. VIST coordinator duties include providing and/or arranging for the provision of appropriate treatment in order to enhance a blind veteran's functioning (for example referrals to Blind Rehabilitation Centers , Blind Rehabilitation Outpatient Services, VICTORS, VISOR, and low vision clinics). Other VIST coordinator duties include identifying new cases of blindness, providing professional counseling, problem resolution, arranging VIST Reviews, and conducting educational programs relating to VIST and blindness. VIST Teams are often established at the local VA Medical Centers. These VIST Teams are comprised of a VIST Coordinator and healthcare and allied healthcare professionals charged with the responsibility of ensuring that blind veterans are identified, evaluated, and provided health and rehabilitation services to maximize adjustment to sight loss. Members may include, but are not limited to, representatives from Social Work, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Prosthetics, Primary Care, Rehabilitation, Library, Nursing, Audiology, Podiatry, Nutrition, Psychology, Patient Administration and Financial Services, Veterans Benefits Administration, blind veterans consumer organizations, blind consumers and state/community agencies for the blind. 

Sharon Silverstein
Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
Two Campbell Plaza, Floor 3-B
St. Louis, MO  63139
Telephone (314)877-0160 Fax(314)877-0168
Email: Sharon.T.Silverstein at dss.mo.gov

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Subject:
Blind Rehabilitation Specialist Position in St. Louis, MO
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Department:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
Agency:
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Job Announcement Number:
T38-7-67
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Blind Rehabilitation Specialist
Salary Range:
 63,417.00 - 82,446.00 USD per year
Open Period:
 Thursday, April 12, 2007
to Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Series & Grade: 
GS-0601-12/12
Position Information:
 Full-Time  Permanent
Promotion Potential:
 12
Duty Locations:
 1 vacancy - St. Louis, MO
Who May Be Considered:
Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.
Job Summary:
This is a permanent excepted, full-time position.  Annual and sick leave, health and life insurance as well as an annuity plan offered.

Key Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship
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Major Duties:
Position is the VIS Team Coordinator and as such is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, directing, evaluating and controlling the VIS Team program at the VA in
St. Louis
.  The incumbent has major responsibility for the coordination of all services to visually impaired veterans and their families.  Develops screening and procedural mechanisms that will identify this target population within the medical center’s catchment area and maintains appropriate linkages with the medical center and the community in support of program goals and objectives.  Provides professional assessment of health care and related needs and arranges for the full range of authorized health care services.  Provides assistance to the medical and allied health staff with the acquisition and replacement of low vision and sensory aids required in effecting the blind veteran’s rehabilitation and/or daily living needs.  Makes home visits to visually impaired, severely disabled veterans who are unable to travel to the facility and counsels them and their families about benefits.  Coordinator assists in designing training plans and develops techniques to assist the visually impaired veteran to better utilize remaining sensory resources.  Maintains records and files as appropriate for program management and evaluation purposes and insures that accurate statistical data are compiled and forwarded to VA Central Office.  Structures and oversees an effective orientation and training program for VIS Team members and consults with specialists on training needs, recommending training plans related to VIS Team functions. Provides therapeutic counseling to blinded veterans and their families concerning rehabilitation problems related to blindness or severe visual impairment and enlists family support for the rehabilitation process.  Develops and administers a formal systematic plan for reviewing and appraising the effectiveness of each phase of the VIS Team program.
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Qualifications:
Qualifications:
1. 
Citizenship
:  Must be a United States Citizen.
2. Physical Requirements
: 
Must meet physical requirements and successfully pass physical examination.
3.  English Language Proficiency: 
Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
4. Background Investigation: 
New Appointees will be subject to a background investigation to determine suitability.
Basic Requirements for all Grade Levels:
Degree: major study in an academic field related to the health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualification.
COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT MUST BE SUMBITTED WITH APPLICATION.
Qualification Requirements Used:  
U.S.
Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards Handbook, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions in conjunction with the Individual Occupational Requirements for GS-601, General Health Science Series.  This standard is available for review in the local HR Liaison Office.  You may also access this standard through the internet at the following address:  http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/ http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/

To qualify for GS-12:
  Basic requirements above and must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. 
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position. 
TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS:
  For the GS-12 level, candidates must have completed 52 weeks in a position no lower than GS-11.
Transcripts of all college courses, leading to the basic education requirement for this position (if not in OPF). 
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: 
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 http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
To qualify based on education, submit copy of transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Application materials will not be returned. Submit proof of your education with a transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade point average or class ranking. We will be unable to return these to you. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States when you apply.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
Candidates must possess the Selective Placement Factor to receive consideration for this position and should address this in their statement of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs).
You must proficient in spoken and written English Language.
You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities associated with this position as defined below. When describing your knowledges, skills, and abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc.
For each element, state:
What was performed?
When was it performed? (Dates/Full Time/Part Time-Hours)
Where was it performed: (Places)
Why was it performed?
1.  Knowledge of the Sociological, Psychological and Physiological aspects of blindness.
2.   Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
3.   Ability to organize, coordinate and manage the activities of a Visually Impaired Services Team.
4.  Knowledge of and ability to use assessment techniques as they apply to blinded individuals.
5.   Ability to provide individual services to blinded veteran.
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Benefits:
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB
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Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
Other Information:
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
The materials you send with your application will not be returned.
If you fax your application, we will not consider it.
Send only those materials needed to evaluate your application. Please do not place your application in a notebook or binder.
If you left federal employment and received a buyout and you are selected for this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the buyout to the agency that paid you.
You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
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How To Apply:
You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.
Submit application material to either VA Medical Center, HRM (05JB), #1 Jefferson Barracks Drive, St. Louis, MO  63125-4199 OR VA Heartland Network 15, Department of Veterans Affairs, Human Resources Management Office, Attn:  Courtney Rogers OR Nancy Bessent, 4101 South 4th Street Trafficway, Leavenworth, KS  66048-5055.  Please be sure to attach all applicable documents from 'Applicant Checklist' provided below.
APPLICANT CHECKLIST - TITLE 38 HYBRID POSITIONS (T38-7-67)
NAME:_______________________ SSN:______________
Please use the checklist below when compiling your application package and submit with application material.
_____ REQUIRED: VA Form 10-2850c, Application for Associated Health Occupations 
 (Form may be downloaded from
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).  A r
ésumé is recommended in addition to the VA Form.   Résumés must provide all the information listed in the OPM Flyer OF-510 (Applying for a Federal Job).   Applications must show the title of the position and the Announcement Number.
_____ If a particular level of education/certification is required OR if you are asking us to qualify you based upon your education, you must submit a copy of your college transcript. Credit for college education will be given if it was obtained through an accredited university.
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If you are claiming veterans’ preference
, you must provide legible copies of DD214s showing all dates of service as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.), Note: More than one DD-214 may be needed to show all dates of service. Copies of your DD-214 may be requested by calling 800-827-1000 or TDD# 800-829-4833.  DD-214’s must be a complete Member 4 copy or other copy, which includes the type of discharge.  If you are on terminal leave from active duty, attach a letter from your commander indicating the date of discharge and type of discharge.  The DD Form 214 must be submitted after the discharge date.  Disabled veterans and other veterans eligible for 10-point preference must also submit an SF-15 'Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference' with required proof as stated on the form (i.e., a VA letter issued after 1990 documenting a permanent service-connected disability, or if the VA letter specifically states that the disability is temporary it must be documented within the past twelve months).
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All current Federal employees should provide a copy of their current Performance Appraisal (must be within 15 months from the closing date of the announcement).
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Responses to KSA's listed in the announcement.  Each KSA may be listed with your response below on bond or tablet paper.
Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.
Contact Information:
Courtney Rogers
Phone: 913-758-6419
Fax: None
Or write:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
4101 S. 4th Street Trafficway
10N15-05
Leavenworth, KS 66048
US
Fax: None
What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 60 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
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The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
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Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were separated under honorable conditions may be eligible for http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/EI3.asp veterans' preference
. For service beginning after October 15, 1976, the veteran must have served the required length of time and have a Campaign Badge, Expeditionary Medal, a service-connected disability, or have served in the Gulf War between August 2, 1990, and January 2, 1992.
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/EI52.asp The Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)
gives veterans access to job vacancies that might otherwise be closed to them. The law allows eligible veterans to compete for vacancies advertised under agency's promotion procedures when the agency is seeking applications from outside of its own workforce.
To claim veterans' preference, veterans should be ready to provide a copy of their DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof. Veterans with service connected disability and others claiming 10 point preference will need to submit http://www.opm.gov/forms/html/sf.asp Form SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference
.
For more specifics on all veterans employment issues such as Veterans preference or special appointing authorities see the http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp VetGuide
.
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Social Security Number
- Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your application materials, will result in your application not being processed
Privacy Act
- Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Signature
- Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.
False Statements
- If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
Selective Service
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
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Send Mail to:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
4101 S. 4th Street Trafficway
10N15-05
Leavenworth, KS 66048
US
Fax: None
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For questions about this job:
Courtney Rogers
Phone: 913-758-6419
Fax: None
USAJOBS Control Number:
881690
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Vision Impairment and Blindness

The VA provides rehabilitation programs targeting low vision and blind veterans, and is also aggressively pursuing innovative service delivery models.  The challenge of helping these low vision and blind veterans has greatly increased, and the Department of Veterans Affairs has made a commitment to provide world-class rehabilitation training by enhancing services, improving access to care and increasing patient satisfaction for veterans with visual impairments.
The current estimated number of legally blind veterans in the
United States
is more than 160,000 (De l’Aune, 2002). Currently, over 35,000 veterans have enrolled for VA care. This number is expected to grow in the coming years as a result of aging of the veteran population, because the most prevalent causes of legal blindness are age-related.
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Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) Coordinators
The Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) Coordinator is a case manager who has primary responsibility for the coordination of services for visually impaired veterans and their families and are the first contact for blind rehabilitation services. VIST coordinator duties include providing and/or arranging for the provision of appropriate treatment in order to enhance a blind veteran's functioning (for example referrals to
Blind
Rehabilitation
Centers
, Blind Rehabilitation Outpatient Services, VICTORS, VISOR, and low vision clinics). Other VIST coordinator duties include identifying new cases of blindness, providing professional counseling, problem resolution, arranging VIST Reviews, and conducting educational programs relating to VIST and blindness. VIST Teams are often established at the local VA Medical Centers. These VIST Teams are comprised of a VIST Coordinator and healthcare and allied healthcare professionals charged with the responsibility of ensuring that blind veterans are identified, evaluated, and provided health and rehabilitation services to maximize adjustment to sight loss. Members may include, but are not limited to, representatives from Social Work, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Prosthetics, Primary Care, Rehabilitation, Library, Nursing, Audiology, Podiatry, Nutrition, Psychology, Patient Administration and Financial Services, Veterans Benefits Administration, blind veterans consumer organizations, blind consumers and state/community agencies for the blind. 

Sharon Silverstein
Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
Two Campbell Plaza, Floor 3-B
St. Louis, MO  63139
Telephone (314)877-0160 Fax(314)877-0168
Email: mailto:Sharon.T.Silverstein at dss.mo.gov Sharon.T.Silverstein at dss.mo.gov

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