[acb-hsp] FW: [acb-l] job opportunity

[Peter Altschul]

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Consumer Development Counselor

Rehabilitation Counselor (A/B)


Agency Name:

Massachusetts Commission For The Blind


Official Title:

Rehabilitation Counselor (A/B)


Functional Title:

Consumer Development Counselor


Occupational Group:

Social Service


Position Type:

Civil Service


Full-Time or Part-Time:

Full-Time


Salary Range:

$42,529.50 to $57,918.64 Annually


Bargaining Unit:

08


Shift:

Day


Confidential:

No


Number Of Vacancies:

1


City/Town:

Boston


Region:

BOSTON


Facility Location:

48 Boylston Street, Boston MA 02116


Application Deadline:

04-19-2012


Apply Online:

Yes


Posting ID:

J30156

 

This position is funded from federal grant funds.

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Duties:

Coordinate statewide resume development services to include: consumer
outreach and development; coordinate statewide and regional career
development trainings; employer presentations; coordinate and develop local,
regional and statewide employer networks. Monitor and enhance the
Internship, OJT and CBEP in conjunction with regional offices; Develop and
provide service skills training in individual and group settings; Work with
vendor agencies with respect to job placement activities; coordinate intern
and employment-related programs and events in conjunction with agency staff;
explore social media opportunities to enhance employment outcomes. Monitor
the MCB web site to update and post information relating to employment
activities, highlight MCB business partners and to post information relating
to external events.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: 

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE: At least two years of full-time, or equivalent
part-time, professional or paraprofessional experience in social work,
social casework, vocational counseling, employment counseling,
rehabilitation counseling, or educational counseling. 

SUBSTITUTIONS: 

- A Bachelor's or higher degree in rehabilitation, vocational rehabilitation
counseling, education of the physically or emotionally handicapped,
education of the multiple handicapped, education of the learning disabled,
social work, psychology, human services, or counseling may be substituted
for the required experience on the basis of two years of education for one
year of experience. 

- A Bachelor's or higher degree in a major other than rehabilitation,
vocational rehabilitation counseling, education of the physically or
emotionally handicapped, education of the multiple handicapped, education of
the learning disabled, social work, psychology, human services, or
counseling may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required
experience on the basis of four years of education for one year of
experience. 

- Licensure as a Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor by the Board of
Registration of Allied Mental Health Professionals or Certification as a
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation
Counselor Certification may be substituted for the required experience. 

- One year of education equals 30 semester hours. Education toward a degree
will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually
completed. 

LICENSES: Based on assignment, travel may be required. Those employees who
elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid
Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license or the equivalent
from another state.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with individuals who are visually impaired.
Knowledge of blindness eye disorders and their implications.
Excellent interviewing skills.
Ability to administer or interpret evaluation instruments.
Ability to assess vocational potential.
Excellent oral and written skills
Excellent job placement skills
Excellent resume writing skills.
Proficient in Microsoft word, excel, power point, outlook, access, updating
intranet sites and social media.
Spanish speaking a plus.

Comments:

This is a Civil Service position. 
Subject to the rules and regulations of Civil Service and Collective
Bargaining, preference for this position will be given to those candidates
who are eligible for Civil Service, Reinstatement/Re-employment or Recall as
applicable.

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate
as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health
and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information,
please visit 
http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

How To Apply:

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If you are applying for this position on-line, you must create a profile and
log
<https://jobs.hrd.state.ma.us:443/recruit/public/31100001/login.do?postingId
=J30156>  in . 

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If you do not wish to apply for this position on-line, and would prefer to
send your resume and cover letter by mail or fax please forward it to: 

Disabilities and Community Services
Kim Indelicato
Employment & Staffing 
600 Washington Street, 7th floor 
Boston, MA 02111 
Fax # 617-348-5266 

PLEASE INCLUDE JOB POSTING ID# J30156 AND JOB TITLE ON ALL CORRESPONDENCE. 

For questions regarding this posting, please contact DCS Customer Service at
1 (800) 393-9324.

Agency Web Address:

http://www.mass.gov/mcb/ 

Diversity Officer:

Ms. Maria Loughran, (617) 626-7408 

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities,
veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. 

 

 

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