Below is
information pertaining to the vacancy posting for the Voc Rehab Program
Specialist I position (AT Specialist) in the Somerset Office, which was left
vacant by Sonya Roark’s retirement. Please feel free to pass this along to any
interested individuals. The posting ends on July
1, therefore it is crucial that anyone interested submit their
application online through the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet website before that
date. A link is provided below to apply for state government positions. It
provides additional information on completing the online application
process.
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Auto
req ID
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28394BR
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Job
Title :
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8935 VOC REHAB
PROGRAM SPECIALIST I
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Title
Code :
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4715
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Minimum
Requirement - Primary Education :
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Graduate
of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation,
rehabilitation teaching or therapy, guidance and/or counseling, psychology,
sociology, orientation and mobility, social work, special education, education
with emphasis in vocational counseling or a related field.
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Minimum
Requirement - Primary Experience :
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None
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Education
Substitution :
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None
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Experience
Substitution :
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None
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Special
Requirements :
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None
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Agency
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51 - Educ. &
Workforce Development Cab.
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Department/Division/Branch/Address
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Office for the Blind
650 North Main Street Suite 240 Somerset, KY 42501 |
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Location
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Pulaski
County
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Agency
Contact :
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# of
Vacancies :
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1
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Position
Type :
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Full-time Merit
(18A)
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Work
Schedule :
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1st
Shift
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Vacancy
Type :
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Competitive - Open
To All Candidates
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Work
Week :
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37.5
hr/wk
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Pay
Grade :
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12
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Salary
Range:
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Pay Grade 12
(MIN-MID) $29,129.28 - $38,588.64 yearly at 37.5 hour work week
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Special
Entrance Rate :
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No
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Description
of Job Duties
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Provide consultation
in development, coordination, and implementation of assistive technology
services. Under supervision provide consultation in development, coordination,
and implementation of assistive technology(AT)services. Interprets medical
reports and other information to evaluate consumers' need for AT software and
hardware; trains consumers on how to operate the AT software and hardware in
home, school and workplace settings; manages and builds caseloads through
referrals; maintains appropriate documentation for provision of services;
prepares monthly reports; identifies and coordinates AT purchases with
counselors and vendors. Serves as a community educator and conducts public
relations activities on behalf of the agency. Performs other duties as
assigned.
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Selection
Method :
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Qualifying: All
candidates who apply and meet the minimum requirements are eligible for
placement on the register for hiring consideration.
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Group
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VOCATIONAL
REHABILITATION
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Characteristics
of the Class :
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Under supervision,
gains skills to perform professional level vocational rehabilitation functions
such as vocational or technology assessments, rehabilitation technology,
rehabilitation instruction, personal adjustment, job development and job
placement functions, basic public relations functions, supported employment
and/or vocational evaluation; OR Under supervision performs as a novice
counselor, providing basic vocational rehabilitation caseload duties such as
collecting information and making recommendations for determining eligibility,
plan development and implementation; and performs other duties as
required.
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Typical
Working Conditions and Unique Physical Requirements :
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Work is performed
primarily in an office setting. Occasional travel will be required to coordinate
services between customers and the agency.
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Additional
Requirements :
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Applicants and
employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening
test and background check.
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Post
Date :
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06/22/2013
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Post
Ending Date :
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07/01/2013
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Jennifer
Wright
Office for the
Blind
275 East Main
Street
2nd Floor Mail Stop
2-EJ
Frankfort, KY
40621
Phone: (502)
782-3407
Toll Free (800)
321-6668
Fax: (502)
564-2951
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