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Job_title Director of Customized Employment
company_name AtWork!
job_descript Come and join the team that is changing the face of employment for people with disabilities.

AtWork! has embarked on a brave new journey based on the belief that all people with disabilities are employable and have the right to access opportunities for employment in community businesses.

After decades of providing training in sheltered settings, AtWork! is in the process of inventing and implementing customized employment and other new community based service strategies for everyone we serve. To find out more about AtWork! visit our website at www.atworkwa.org.

We are seeking a dynamic leader for our Customized Employment Division. The division employs 14 Employment Consultants and Job Coaches who provide services to over 160 people with disabilities.
Salary: $55,000 + DOE, excellent benefits, bonus and incentive plans
Job Description Available at www.atworkwa.org click on About Us and then Careers
job_require We are seeking a dynamic leader for our Customized Employment Division. The division employs 14 Employment Consultants and Job Coaches who provide services to over 160 people with disabilities.

Our new team leader must have the passion, commitment, and courage to radically change how services are delivered to people who need long-term supports in order to be successful in community employment.

The ideal candidate will be a master at management: people, budgets, contracts, program services, outcome accountability and quality improvement.

He/She will be creative and thrive on change and innovation. He/She will demonstrate expertise and passion for program development and cutting edge service delivery design and implementation.
state WA
type_agency community rehab program
job_level Administrator
contact_info For more information or to apply for this position please contact either:
Chris Brandt, CEO chrisb@atworkwa.org 425-274-4001
Adele Taggart, Director HR adelet@atworkwa.org 425-274-4039
info_link Job Description Available at www.atworkwa.org click on About Us and then Careers
fill_date 6/30/2008
 
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Job_title Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Announcement Number: LEHS8524 Ontario
company_name Oregon State Vocational Rehabilitation
job_descript This position is with Children, Adults and Families (CAF)/Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (OVRS), which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). There is one full-time position located in ONTARIO. This position is represented by a union.

This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people and the list may be used to fill future openings as they occur.

INTRODUCTION

OVRS is a statewide resource for people with disabilities and is part of the Department of Human Services. We assist individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. OVRS is a state and federally sponsored program. OVRS works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor assists persons with disabilities in obtaining and/or retaining employment. The major duties include:

Obtain, analyze and evaluate pertinent medical, psychological, social, vocational and other data to determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services;

Manage an assigned caseload budget; make and justify decisions for the expenditure of funds to meet specific individual client needs; identify and utilize other financial resources to maximize the use of agency funds;

Provide counseling and guidance to eligible persons with disabilities to formulate a vocational rehabilitation program that eliminates or creates more tolerable barriers to suitable employment posed by each person's functional impairments and leads to employment;

Provide follow-up on active plans with reports and adequate documentation; provides direct and indirect placement services including job analysis, job modifications and post-employment services; reviews transferable skills and employment potential after an initial client interview;

Develop and maintain records of progress, timetables and training schedule; monitor service costs within standards for budget management; documents procurement of services;

Evaluate client progress and make modifications to the rehabilitation plan when necessary; performing on-the-job analysis to determine job modification or job readiness and provide post-employment services; and

Serve as representative of CHS with advocates, employers, other public agencies and vendors.

BENEFITS

Benefits include a competitive salary, employer paid health plan, paid holidays, leave accrual and personal leave, membership in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan and opportunities to participate in the Oregon Savings Growth Plans.

If you are interested in learning more about the State of Oregon, please visit http://www.oregon.gov/; or for more specific information about DHS, visit our Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/dhs.

To learn more about Ontario, Oregon please visit website http://www.traveloregon.com/

WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent travel. You must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record or be able to provide an acceptable alternative method of transportation.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

DHS is about people. We help Oregonians be independent, healthy, and safe. We protect children who are abused or neglected. We provide treatment services to people whose lives are damaged by alcohol and drugs. We serve seniors, people with disabilities, and people with mental illness. We help low-income people along the road to self-sufficiency with health coverage, job preparation, childcare and other supports. We provide leadership in public health services. Our services are delivered in the least restrictive setting and in partnership with communities. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees.

job_require QUALIFICATIONS

A Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling; or be certified by either the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), the Certified Insurance Rehabilitation Specialist (CIRS), or the Certification of Disability Management Specialists Commission as a Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS), and six months full-time work experience providing vocational rehabilitation-related services;

OR

A Master's degree in psychology, counseling, or a field related to vocational rehabilitation (such as one that promotes the physical, psychosocial, or vocational well-being of individuals with disabilities) and 12 months full-time work experience providing vocational rehabilitation-related services;

OR

A Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as one that promotes the physical, psychosocial, or vocational well-being of individuals with disabilities, and three years of full-time work experience providing vocational rehabilitation-related services to individuals with disabilities. There is no direct experience substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
state OR
type_agency voc rehab
job_level counselor
contact_info SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING

State of Oregon Application Form PD100

You may deliver, mail, e-mail or FAX your completed application. It must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on the application deadline.
E-mail your application to:
DHS.Recruitment@state.or.us
(Indicate LEHS524 in the subject line of the e-mail)

Department of Human Services
Recruitment and Retention Unit
ATTENTION: Jean Fauth
500 Summer Street NE, E22
jean.fauth@state.or.us
503/945-6851
Salem OR 97301-1099
or
FAX your application to 503-378-2249


APPLICATION PROCESS

Obtain application materials, job, and benefits information by doing one of the following:

Access the DHS website at http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/jobs

Contact your local Oregon Employment Department office.

If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call 503-945-5698 (voice) or 503-945-6214 (TTY) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday.

Keep a copy of your application materials for your job interviews. DHS does not provide copies. Although faxing your application is an option, DHS is not responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of FAX transmission errors or loss in the mail or e-mail. Pay on all announcements may change without notice.

Notice of your application results will be sent to you by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of your application results. This review request must be received in writing within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional application information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the close date of the recruitment.

If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of a criminal background and driving records check. Any history of criminal activity will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.

info_link http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/jobs
fill_date 5/30/2008
 
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Job_title Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 3
company_name WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
job_descript Conducts all work in accordance with scope and values of a State Vocational
Rehabilitation agency and federal guidelines;
• Conducts an initial assessment interview to complete an application for services,
explains the Vocational Rehabilitation Program and gathers information respective
of the referral source, disability, educational background, work history/motivation
to work, family and social support, financial situation, adaptive skills, vocational
goal, and attitude and acceptance of disability;
• Using a “Client-Centered” approach, conducts and completes a Comprehensive
Vocational Assessment that results in a profile of the clients skills and abilities and
identifies a range of vocational options among which the client can make an
informed choice of an appropriate vocational goal;
• Provides on-going vocational counseling and guidance, and facilitates the practice
of “Informed Choice” in the delivery of services;
• Uses an automated case management system and other business applications
such as Microsoft Word and Excel;
• As the primary case manager, collaborates with and coordinates the activities of
the Orientation & Mobility Specialist, Rehabilitation Teacher, Assistive Technology
team members, Low Vision Specialist and external vendors and service providers;
• In partnership with the client, develops an Individualized Plan for Employment
(IPE) based on the informed choices of the consumer;
• Manages, implements, and monitors the IPE which includes an array of agreed
upon services that once completed lead to the desired employment outcome;
• Completes Annual Plan Reviews to insure that satisfactory progress is being made
and the needs of the client are being met relative to the services being provided;
• Facilitates the placement of the client into supported or competitive employment;
• Applies knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in negotiations
with educational institutions and employers relative to providing reasonable
accommodations and equal access to higher education, vocational technical
curricula, and the workplace;
• Participates in In-service and agency-sponsored contracted training to develop new
skills, stay current with the trends in the industry and to meet educational
standards of the profession.
Extensive daily travel is required as well as occasional overnights.
job_require Masters Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling; OR current CRC; AND 3
years of paid VRC experience in vocational rehabilitation counseling, job
placement, vocational assessment, or other.
• Must pass the DSB FBI Criminal Background Check process.
state WA
type_agency voc rehab
job_level counselor
contact_info Initial screening will be based solely on the information contained in your
application materials.
• Submit a completed Washington State Employment Application by using the
following link and resaving the document in MS Word which ensures that all
accessibility features work (http://dsb.wa.gov/documents/
DSBGeneralEmploymentApp2007Accessible_005.doc).
• Attach a letter of interest which states how you meet the qualifications as shown
on this announcement.
• Attach a copy of your resume.
• Include photocopies of college transcripts.
info_link http://dsb.wa.gov/documents/DSBGeneralEmploymentApp2007Accessible_005.doc
fill_date 7/31/2008
 
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Job_title Assistant Director of Employment Services
company_name Washington Department of Services for the Blind
job_descript Essential Activities
• Interprets and implements the provisions of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, and as amended, and the federal regulations governing the
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program. Develops VR program policies.
• Acts as the principal liaison for the VR program and the Department of
Education Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). Develops and
implements the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation and submits
annual updates to RSA along with statewide needs assessments and
performance data.
• Participates with the Director, Executive and Management team in the
development and implementation of the agency’s Strategic Plan.
• Leads VR field service teams statewide. Leads the Orientation and
Training Center (OTC).
• Manages an annual operating and client services budget of $6.6 million.
• Directs 5 cross-functional teams and the OTC (53 full-time employees).
• Manages program activities using the principles of the Government
Management Accountability and Performance (GMAP) measures.
• Develops program initiatives and identifies measurable outcomes for the VR program to improve performance. Identifies and disseminates “best practices.”
• Develops and manages stakeholder relationships including consumer
groups, partner agencies, vendors, institutions of higher education,
WorkSource partners, tribes, and the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC).
• Acts as the hiring authority within VR for recruitment, assessment and
hiring of VR professionals.
job_require Required Qualifications
A minimum of 5 years of experience as a manager in a leadership role,
including executive level budget and human resources management and
accountability.
Desired Qualifications
A Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling AND/OR a
current Certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) by the Commission
on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification AND a minimum of 5 years of
experience as a manager of Vocational Rehabilitation services AND
knowledge and experience dealing with the complex and specialized
vocational rehabilitation needs of Blind, Low Vision and/or Deaf Blind
individuals.
state WA
type_agency state
job_level Administrator
contact_info To Apply
Initial screening will be based solely on the information contained in your
application materials.
• Submit a completed Washington State Employment Application by
using the following link and resaving the document in MS Word which
ensures that all accessibility features work (http://dsb.wa.gov/
documents/DSBGeneralEmploymentApp2007Accessible_005.doc).
• Attach a letter of interest which states how you meet the qualifications
as shown on this announcement.
• Attach a copy of your resume.
• Include photocopies of college transcripts.
• Be prepared to provide references at the time of interview.
Only the most qualified applicants will be considered for an interview and
further assessment. If you will need reasonable accommodation in the
application/assessment process, please submit your request in writing
along with your application.
Electronic application materials in Word format are preferred and can be
emailed to elldrumheller@dsb.wa.gov.
Hard copies of transcripts and/or application materials can be mailed to:
Department of Services for the Blind
Attn: Ellen Drumheller
PO Box 40933
Olympia, WA 98504-0933
Phone: 360-725-3836
info_link http://www.dsb.wa.gov/documents/AD--EmploymentServices_Final_000.pdf
fill_date 5/30/2008
 
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Job_title Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1
company_name Health and Recovery Services Administration
job_descript As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, you will work one-on-one to help people of all ages with disabilities discover their potential as independent, self-sufficient citizens. It is a challenging job that often requires creativity and vision to see possibilities where others see only problems. It is a good choice for someone with high energy who wants to make a very real and measurable difference in the lives of others.

You will identify the barriers to employment caused by disabilities, and evaluate customer's strengths, interests, abilities, and aptitudes. You will also work with customers to develop and implement a plan of services resulting in suitable employment. The work requires independent judgment in utilizing medical, social, vocational, community, and family resources in the implementation of a vocational rehabilitation plan.
job_require
state WA
type_agency voc rehab
job_level counselor
contact_info If you are not currently a Washington State employee: Visit http://careers.wa.gov/SearchAndApply.htm and select new user or login if you have already created an account. The reference code is: *10285*

If you are a Washington State employee: Visit http://careers.wa.gov/employee.htm and login. The reference code is: *10285*
info_link http://www.careers.wa.gov/
fill_date 6/30/2008
 
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Job_title Executive Director of the National Rehabilitation Association
company_name The National Rehabilitation Association (NRA)
job_descript We seek an energetic Executive Director who will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the NRA. Required skills include planning, resource allocation, personnel supervision, communications, operational and fiscal management, membership services, marketing and continuous quality improvement. The Executive Director works in shared governance with the Board of Directors to make the NRA the preeminent association of diverse professionals working in the field of rehabilitation.

The ideal candidate will have strong management and financial skills and a demonstrated history of successful team building. The Executive Director needs to be creative, action-oriented and have excellent interpersonal and networking skills. The successful candidate will need to have a basic knowledge of rehabilitation services (public and private), be an accomplished communicator (both written and oral) and be devoted to excellent customer service. The Executive Director should have a demonstrated record of successful leadership and business management experience, and be willing to be accountable for results. Finally, comfort with public speaking, grant writing, fund raising and technology is a plus.
job_require A bachelor’s degree is required; a graduate degree is preferred. Minimum 3 years management experience is required, with association management experience a plus. Some travel is required, averaging two days/month.

Full-time candidates who are willing to locate in the Alexandria, VA area are preferred, but the search committee will consider other flexible and creative employment arrangements for the right candidate. The annual budget of the association is $750,000. The position is available immediately.
state ot
type_agency non-profit
job_level Administrator
contact_info For confidential consideration, please send a cover letter with salary requirements and resume no later than May 15, 2008, to: Dr. Ray Feroz, President, National Rehabilitation Association, 633 South Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314-4109.
info_link
fill_date 6/30/2008
 
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Job_title VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: LEHS8426A
company_name Oregon State Vocational Rehabilitation
job_descript $3135 - $4570 MONTHLY
If you previously applied under announcement number LEHS8426 and qualified, you need not reapply. Your name will automatically be added to the list of qualified candidates for this recruitment.

This position is with Children, Adults and Families (CAF)/Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (OVRS), which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). There is one full-time, limited duration (June, 2008 through April, 2010) position located in EUGENE. This position is represented by a union.

This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people and the list may be used to fill future openings as they occur.

Benefits for this position include a family health plan and leave accrual.
INTRODUCTION
OVRS is a statewide resource for people with disabilities and is part of the Department of Human Services. We assist individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. OVRS is a state and federally sponsored program. OVRS works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor assists persons with disabilities in obtaining and/or retaining employment. The major duties include:

Obtain, analyze and evaluate pertinent medical, psychological, social, vocational and other data to determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services;

Manage an assigned caseload budget; make and justify decisions for the expenditure of funds to meet specific individual client needs; identify and utilize other financial resources to maximize the use of agency funds;

Provide counseling and guidance to eligible persons with disabilities to formulate a vocational rehabilitation program that eliminates or creates more tolerable barriers to suitable employment posed by each person's functional impairments and leads to employment;

Provide follow-up on active plans with reports and adequate documentation; provides direct and indirect placement services including job analysis, job modifications and post-employment services; reviews transferable skills and employment potential after an initial client interview;

Develop and maintain records of progress, timetables and training schedule; monitor service costs within standards for budget management; documents procurement of services;

Evaluate client progress and make modifications to the rehabilitation plan when necessary; performing on-the-job analysis to determine job modification or job readiness and provide post-employment services; and

Serve as representative of CHS with advocates, employers, other public agencies and vendors.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent travel. You must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record or be able to provide an acceptable alternative method of transportation.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
DHS is about people. We help Oregonians be independent, healthy, and safe. We protect children who are abused or neglected. We provide treatment services to people whose lives are damaged by alcohol and drugs. We serve seniors, people with disabilities, and people with mental illness. We help low-income people along the road to self-sufficiency with health coverage, job preparation, childcare and other supports.
We provide leadership in public health services. Our services are delivered in the least restrictive setting and in partnership with communities. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees.

job_require QUALIFICATIONS

A Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling; or be certified by either the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), the Certified Insurance Rehabilitation Specialist (CIRS), or the Certification of Disability Management Specialists Commission as a Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS), and six months full-time work experience providing vocational rehabilitation-related services;
OR
A Master's degree in psychology, counseling, or a field related to vocational rehabilitation (such as one that promotes the physical, psychosocial, or vocational well-being of individuals with disabilities) and 12 months full-time work experience providing vocational rehabilitation-related services;
OR
A Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as one that promotes the physical, psychosocial, or vocational well-being of individuals with disabilities, and three years of full-time work experience providing vocational rehabilitation-related services to individuals with disabilities. There is no direct experience substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
state OR
type_agency voc rehab
job_level counselor
contact_info SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING

State of Oregon Application Form PD100
You may deliver, mail, e-mail or FAX your completed application. It must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on the application deadline.
E-mail your application to:
DHS.Recruitment@state.or.us
(Indicate LEHS8426A in the subject line of the e-mail)

Department of Human Services
Recruitment and Retention Unit
ATTENTION: Jean Fauth
500 Summer Street NE, E22
jean.fauth@state.or.us
503/945-6851
Salem OR 97301-1099
or
FAX your application to 503-378-2249

For an informational interview to learn more about DHS and OVRS, please contact Jean Fauth at the contact information listed above.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Obtain application materials, job, and benefits information by doing one of the following:
Access the DHS website at http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/jobs
Contact your local Oregon Employment Department office.

If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call 503-945-5698 (voice) or 503-945-6214 (TTY) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday.

Keep a copy of your application materials for your job interviews. DHS does not provide copies. Although faxing your application is an option, DHS is not responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of FAX transmission errors or loss in the mail or e-mail. Pay on all announcements may change without notice.

Notice of your application results will be sent to you by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of your application results. This review request must be received in writing within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional application information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the close date of the recruitment.

If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of a criminal background and driving records check. Any history of criminal activity will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
info_link http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/jobs
fill_date 5/27/2008
 

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