Job Announcement Division of Personnel http://www.oa.mo.gov.pers/newjoas.htm Announcement NO: 7826 Job Category: Public Welfare Issue Date: N/A Closing Date: N/A (Applications must be received by 11:59 pm)

LOCATION: Applications are being accepted for the purpose of maintaining registers of eligibles who would be available for employment as vacancies occur with the Division of Family Services of the Department of Social Services. Currently the Division of Family Services utilizes these classifications in various locations throughout the State. When vacancies occur, the names of eligibles available for employment in the county where the vacancy is located will be certified in grade order for employment consideration.

BENEFITS: Missouri State Employee Retirement System (MOSERS) provides retirement, life insurance, survivor and disability benefits; Missouri Consolidated Healthcare Plan (MCHCP) provides medical, vision, dental and Employee Assistance Program benefits (some of these benefits may not be available in all areas of the state); Missouri Deferred Compensation Plan (CitiStreet); Missouri Cafeteria Plan; Missouri Voluntary Life Insurance; 15 days paid annual leave per year for new full-time employees (accrual rates increase with years of service); 15 days paid sick leave per year.

RETIREMENT: These positions are covered by Federal Social Security and by the Missouri State Employees’ Retirement System.

EXAMINATION COMPONENT: Rating of Education and Experience, 100%.

NOTE: The following entrance requirements are used to admit or reject applicants for merit system examinations, or may be used to evaluate applicants for employment in positions not requiring selection from merit system registers. When applicable, equivalent substitution will be allowed for the specified experience or education.

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Blind DEFINITION: This is professional rehabilitation counseling in the Rehabilitation Services for the Blind, Division of Family Services, involving complex rehabilitation functions for the significantly visually impaired and blind population. An employee in this class is responsible for assessing, evaluating, identifying, implementing, monitoring and coordinating vocational rehabilitation services for significantly visually impaired/blind consumers. Work includes evaluating medical reports to determine visual eligibility; screening, analyzing, interpreting and evaluating medical, psychological, social, educational, and employment data regarding applicants; creating with the consumer a rehabilitation plan for employment that is consistent with the individual’s strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests and informed choices. Work also involves purchase and provision of services needed for the consumer to achieve the plan for employment, including physical and mental restoration, educational and vocational training; computer and adaptive equipment; and job readiness, placement and retention services. Work assignments are within specified geographic districts of the state. Work is performed under the general supervision of a District Supervisor; however, the employee exercises increasing independence and initiative within established guidelines.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited school of rehabilitation counseling, counseling, guidance and counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or social work. (Possession of a current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor [CRC] certification issued by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification will substitute for possession of the Master’s Degree.)

Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Blind DEFINITION: This is advanced professional rehabilitation counseling in the Rehabilitation Services for the Blind, Division of Family Services, involving complex rehabilitation functions in a program for the significantly visually impaired and blind population. An employee in this class is responsible for the most complex cases of assessing, evaluating, identifying, implementing, monitoring and coordinating vocational rehabilitation services for significantly visually impaired/blind consumers. Work includes evaluating medical reports to determine visual eligibility; screening, analyzing, interpreting and evaluating medical, psychological, social, educational, and employment data regarding applicants; creating a rehabilitation plan for employment with the consumer; and providing services needed to achieve the plan for employment. Work may also include providing clinical oversight to Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors for the Blind. The work of this class is distinguished from that of a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Blind by additional proficiency in rehabilitation counseling functions, by increased independence, more complex assignments and, as assigned, clinical oversight, training, mentoring and guidance with new vocational rehabilitation counselors. Work is performed under the general supervision of a District Supervisor; however, the employee exercises considerable independence and initiative within established guidelines.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited school of rehabilitation counseling, counseling, guidance and counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or social work and two years of experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Blind with Rehabilitation Services for the Blind or comparable experience in other vocational rehabilitation programs.

OR

Possession of a current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certification issued by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification and two years of experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with Rehabilitation Services for the Blind or comparable experience in other vocational rehabilitation programs.

HOW TO APPLY: To secure an Official Application Form, visit the Division of Personnel web site www.oa.mo.gov/pers/howtoapply.html, or contact the Division via telephone. Note: The Division of Personnel only accepts electronic applications for some classes, http://www.ease.mo.gov/