[Jobs] VR counselor position in Norfolk, VA

[Rovig, Lorraine]

Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 12:44 AM
Subject: VR counselor position in Norfolk



The Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) is
recruiting for a vocational rehabilitation counselor in the Norfolk
regional office (see job announcement below).

 

Please help us get the announcement out to individuals who would qualify
and may be interested.

 

Jim Taylor

Chief Deputy Commissioner

Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired

(e-mail) jim.taylor at dbvi.virginia.gov

(phone) 804-371-3111

 

**

Agency Title: Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired 

Role Title: Counselor II 

Work Title: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 

Position #: 00213 

Location: Norfolk 

Open To: General Public 

Pay Band: 4 ($30,146 - $61,872) 

Hiring Range: Neg based on qualifications/salary history 

Close Date: 3/30/2007 

Comments: 

The Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) is the
Commonwealth's agency solely dedicated to empowering individuals who are
blind, vision impaired, and deafblind to achieve their maximum level of
employment, education, and personal independence. DBVI services include
vocational rehabilitation, education, independent living skills,
orientation and mobility, deafblind services and a comprehensive
statewide low vision program. The agency also operates the Virginia
Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired, (a residential
training facility), a Library and Resource Center that provides library
services and produces and distributes educational materials in
alternative media, the Virginia Industries for the Blind, and the
Randolph-Sheppard vending facility program. DBVI employees embody the
values of integrity, honesty and teamwork, ensuring respect for
customers and supporting personal choice. 

Responsibilities: 

The Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired is seeking a qualified
professional to determine applicants eligibility for program services,
and to plan, develop, implement and manage vocationally focused
Individual Plans for Employment for eligible consumers resulting in
successful employment outcomes. You will provide vocational
rehabilitation services for blind and visually impaired persons,
including analysis of diagnostic reports, determination of program
eligibility, development of individual rehabilitation programs, job
development and placement. 

Qualifications: 

*Requires knowledge of the rehabilitation process, community resources,
Americans with Disabilities Act and Social Security Administration
guidelines and work incentives, and alternative skills that enhance the
independence of blind or visually impaired individuals  
*Individual and group counseling skills  
*Excellent oral and written communication skills  
*Ability to establish effective working relationships with clients, the
public and agency staff  
*Ability to manage caseload  
*Ability to work independently within a multi-tasked environment  
*Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling or closely related field and/or
certification as Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. A
college/university transcript and/or copy of your applicable
certification should be included with your application.  
 
Successful completion of fingerprinting and criminal background check
required. Annual completion of Statement of Economic Interests form
required.  
 
Salary is negotiable above the minimum of the pay band based on
qualifications and salary history. Comprehensive state benefits program.
Visit our Career Center at www.vdbvi.org for more information.  
 

Contact Information: 

Applications are required! The Department for the Blind and Vision
Impaired ONLY accepts fully completed online applications for all
employment opportunities. Online application and job listings are
located at http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/. Resumes may NOT be
substituted for State applications.  
 
Don't have a computer? Internet access may be available to you through
your local library, Virginia Employment Commission office, and in the
Department of Human Resource Management's Career Center.  
 
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities
during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with
Disabilities Act. Contact 804-726-1919 for assistance. Minorities and
people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY. 

 




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Sent:
Friday, March 09, 2007 12:44 AM
Subject:
VR counselor position in Norfolk
The
Virginia
Department
for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) is recruiting for a vocational rehabilitation counselor in the
Norfolk
regional office (see job announcement below).
 
Please help us get the announcement out to individuals who would qualify and may be interested.
 
Jim Taylor
Chief Deputy Commissioner
Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
(e-mail) jim.taylor at dbvi.virginia.gov
(phone) 804-371-3111
 
**
Agency Title:
Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
Role Title:
Counselor II
Work Title:
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Position #:
00213
Location:
Norfolk
Open To:
General Public
Pay Band:
4 ($30,146 - $61,872)
Hiring Range:
Neg based on qualifications/salary history
Close Date:
3/30/2007
Comments:
The Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) is the Commonwealth&#8217;s agency solely dedicated to empowering individuals who are blind, vision impaired, and deafblind to achieve their maximum level of employment, education, and personal independence. DBVI services include vocational rehabilitation, education, independent living skills, orientation and mobility, deafblind services and a comprehensive statewide low vision program. The agency also operates the
Virginia
Rehabilitation
Center
for the Blind and Vision Impaired, (a residential training facility), a Library and
Resource
Center
that provides library services and produces and distributes educational materials in alternative media, the Virginia Industries for the Blind, and the Randolph-Sheppard vending facility program. DBVI employees embody the values of integrity, honesty and teamwork, ensuring respect for customers and supporting personal choice.
Responsibilities:
The Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired is seeking a qualified professional to determine applicants eligibility for program services, and to plan, develop, implement and manage vocationally focused Individual Plans for Employment for eligible consumers resulting in successful employment outcomes. You will provide vocational rehabilitation services for blind and visually impaired persons, including analysis of diagnostic reports, determination of program eligibility, development of individual rehabilitation programs, job development and placement.
Qualifications:
*Requires knowledge of the rehabilitation process, community resources, Americans with Disabilities Act and Social Security Administration guidelines and work incentives, and alternative skills that enhance the independence of blind or visually impaired individuals  
*Individual and group counseling skills  
*Excellent oral and written communication skills  
*Ability to establish effective working relationships with clients, the public and agency staff  
*Ability to manage caseload  
*Ability to work independently within a multi-tasked environment  
*Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling or closely related field and/or certification as Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. A college/university transcript and/or copy of your applicable certification should be included with your application.  
 
Successful completion of fingerprinting and criminal background check required. Annual completion of Statement of Economic Interests form required.  
 
Salary is negotiable above the minimum of the pay band based on qualifications and salary history. Comprehensive state benefits program. Visit our
Career
Center
at www.vdbvi.org for more information.  
 
Contact Information:
Applications are required! The Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired ONLY accepts fully completed online applications for all employment opportunities. Online application and job listings are located at http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/. Resumes may NOT be substituted for State applications.  
 
Don't have a computer? Internet access may be available to you through your local library, Virginia Employment Commission office, and in the Department of Human Resource Management's
Career
Center
.  
 
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 804-726-1919 for assistance. Minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
 
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