[acb-hsp] FW: [acb-l] Job opportunity boston area

[Peter Altschul]

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Orientation and Mobility Specialist


Rehabilitation Counselor (C)


Agency Name:

Massachusetts Commission For The Blind


Official Title:

Rehabilitation Counselor (C)


Functional Title:

Orientation and Mobility Specialist


Occupational Group:

Social Service


Position Type:

Civil Service


Full-Time or Part-Time:

Full-Time


Salary Range:

$47,842.34 to $64,999.22 Annually


Bargaining Unit:

08


Shift:

Day


Confidential:

No


Number Of Vacancies:

1


City/Town:

Boston


Region:

BOSTON


Facility Location:

Orientation and Mobility Department, 600 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111


Application Deadline:

08-07-2012


Apply Online:

Yes


Posting ID:

J31778

 

This position is funded from federal grant funds.

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Duties:


PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT

Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists (COMS) provide orientation
and mobility training, sensory awareness instruction, route, home and job
orientation to consumers in a field setting to ensure safe, independent
travel for Legally Blind consumers. These specialized O&M services may
include the teaching of long cane skills, dog guide route orientation, use
of electronic aids, as well as other means. COMS conduct trainings such as
in-service trainings for public and private agencies and individuals;
consults with other professionals as required. Provides technical assistance
and advice to agency personal & others concerning assigned programs in order
to exchange information, resolve O&M access issues. Performs related duties
such as attending meetings and conferences, (to maintain O&M certification).
Responsible for maintaining records and preparing reports.


Qualifications:


MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: 

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE: At least four years of full-time, or equivalent
part-time, professional 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. 

- A Master's or higher degree in social work, psychology, human services,
rehabilitation, vocational rehabilitation counseling, or counseling may be
substituted for an additional year of the required experience on the basis
of two 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:


Masters and/or Bachelor's degree with a Certification in Orientation &
Mobility from a University/College program.

Certification in Orientation & Mobility from the Academy for Certification
of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals or ability to get COMS
w/in 3 months of hire.

Understanding for vision loss and functional vision loss issues.

Experience in working with different low vision and legally blind
populations.

Ability to adapt O&M services to a variety of different populations who have
vision loss and other disabilities or cultural issues.


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:


[Apply Online]  


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
=J31778>  in . 


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: 

Tawanya Sanders, Hiring Coordinator 
Disabilities and Community Services 
Employment and Staffing 
600 Washington Street, 7th Flr. 
Boston, MA 02111 

Fax# (617) 348-5266 

PLEASE INCLUDE JOB POSTING ID#J31778 AND JOB TITLE REHABILITATION COUNSELOR
(C) 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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