[acb-hsp] [Jobs] Three VR Counselor Vacancies in New Mexico

[peter altschul]

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From: "Salas, James, CFB" <James.Salas at state.nm.us
Subject: [Jobs] Three VR Counselor Vacancies in New Mexico
Date sent: Wed, 16 May 2012 22:21:11 +0000

Greetings,

We are recruiting for three Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 
positions with the NM Commission for the Blind.  We had made an 
initial recruitment effort for two of these positions in March, 
but a number of applicants who met minimum qualifications were 
rated ineligible in error.  The problem has been resolved with 
our State Personnel Office and we are now readvertising the 
positions.  The positions are in the Las Vegas (yes, there is a 
Las Vegas in NM), Roswell, and Las Cruces field offices.  The Las 
Vegas office serves Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Taos, and Northeastern 
NM; the Roswell office serves Southeastern NM, and the Las Cruces 
office serves Southwestern NM.

The caseloads include both transition students and adults and 
generally consist of approximately 50-65 cases.  The actual job 
posting is quite lengthy and written very broadly, but the most 
relevant portions are provided below.  The closing date is May 
26.  Applicants will be able to select consideration for any or 
all three vacancies within this  single application.

To reach the job posting, go to www.spo.state.nm.us, click the 
link to "Apply for state jobs online," and check the checkbox to 
review jobs within the Commission for the Blind.

I recommend that screen reader users utilize Internet Explorer to 
access the online application.

Please contact me if you would like to discuss the positions.  
Also, please forward this announcement to anyone you believe 
might  be interested in a great job with our agency.

Thanks.

Jim Salas
Deputy Director for VR Programs
NM Commission for the Blind
Phone 505.383.2251
James.Salas at state.nm.us
www.cfb.state.nm.us
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New Mexico Commission for the Blind
Vacancy Announcement
- Job Title: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Regular - Permanent
- Closing Date: May 26 , 2012
- Pay Grade: 65
- Salary: The salary range for these positions is $30,552-$54,308 
per year ($14.69-$26.11 per hour).  Offered salary will be based 
on education and experience.
- Benefits: Full State of New Mexico benefits, including health 
insurance, life insurance, retirement, sick leave, annual leave, 
and holidays.
- Purpose of Position: To help blind/visually impaired 
individuals obtain or maintain employment by providing vocational 
rehabilitation services such as adjustment counseling, career 
assessment, education/training, assistive technology, and job 
placement services.
- Preferred Education and Experience requirements: Master's 
Degree from an accredited college or university in Vocational 
Rehabilitation, Sociology, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, 
Social Work and/or Special Education with one year of experience.
-- If selected, incumbent with only a Bachelor's Degree will be 
required to complete a Master's Degree program in Vocational 
Rehabilitation counseling within four years of hire at the 
employer's expense.
- Employment Requirements:
-- Must obtain and maintain Certified Rehabilitation Counselor 
certification (CRC) issued by the Commission on Rehabilitation 
Counselor Certification, or be eligible to sit for the CRC 
examination;
-- Must obtain and maintain New Mexico rehabilitation counselor 
licensure as defined in the New Mexico Public Education 
Department Rules (6.63.11) NMAC.
- Regular travel, usually ranging between three and five 
overnights per month is required.
-- If you have indicated in your application that you have an 
education higher than a high school diploma or GED, you must 
attach a copy of your unofficial transcript to the application.  
Your application WILL NOT be considered for further review if you 
have failed to provide this information.
- Statutory Requirements:
-- Must hold or be eligible for state licensure requirements in 
Rehabilitation Counseling
as defined in the New Mexico Public Education Department Rules 
(6.63.11).
(Note: To "hold or be eligible" for this license is not a 
requirement for selection.)
- Working Conditions:
-- Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to 
Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal 
computer and telephone usage.
-- Regularly works with individuals with secondary disabilities, 
some of whom exhibit challenging behaviors.
-- Occasionally exposed to service animals.
- Bargaining Unit: This position is covered by a collective 
bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement 
apply and must be adhered to.
- Agency Contact Information: Kelly Quintana-Wagner, (505) 
476.4456
- There are also approximately ten questions addressing 
education, experience, specialized qualifications, geographic 
location, etc.
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