| Post Code: D716 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS1405 | |
| Classification Number: C6647 | |
| Revised: 12/01/2006 (Salary Update) | |
| Close: 12/29/2006 | |
| Location: Statewide | |
These employment opportunities are with the Children, Adults and Families (CAF)/Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (OVRS), which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). There are continuous openings in various locations throughout the State. These positions are represented by a union. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people. The list will be used to fill openings as they occur. QUALIFICATIONS OVRS requires that employees classified as vocational rehabilitation counselors will hold a Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or a closely related field by 2010. 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. Upon review and determination that you meet the minimum qualifications, your name will be placed on the list of qualified applicants (QLF) that will then be used to select applicants for job interviews. At the time of interview, you may be asked to submit additional information regarding your knowledge and experience. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING
You may deliver, mail, or FAX your completed application to: Department of Human Services
Recruitment and Retention Unit
500 Summer Street NE - E22
Salem OR 97301-1099
or
FAX your application to 503-378-2249
When faxing your application please include a cover sheet indicating number of pages sent.
Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications.
Obtain application materials, job, and benefits information by doing one of the following: Access the DHS website at http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/jobs Call the DHS Job Line at 503-945-5742 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. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications. 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. 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; Serve as representative of CHS with advocates, employers, other public agencies and vendors. WORKING CONDITIONS Employees in these positions may be required to work a flexible work schedule as a condition of employment. This is understood to mean that the hours of work may vary from day to day and include evenings and weekends. The hiring supervisor will determine work schedule specifics. 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. Some positions may require occasional use of a private vehicle when a state vehicle or public transportation is not available. PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION HAVE YOU: Reviewed the “Qualifications†section on this announcement to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position? Clearly stated your qualifying experience on your application? Indicated the correct title, class and announcement numbers from this announcement on your application? Included your social security number on the front page of your application? Signed and dated your application? Attached any required supplemental information as list in the “Submit the Following†section? 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. For a complete explanation of state employee benefits, visit our website at http://www.dhs.state.or.us/admin/hr/salary/index.htm. PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! The Oregon Department of Human Services is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity. LANGUAGE SKILL INFORMATION SHEET
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You will be asked to demonstrate your language skills at the time of interview. You must have the ability to speak, read and write: Spanish SPA Russian RUS Vietnamese VIE Laotian LAO Japanese JPN Chinese CHI Sign Language/Interpreting AMB | |
