[acb-hsp] [Jobs] FW: Job Announcement: Counselor (SMI) Fredericksburg andHarrisonburg for Virginia DARS

peter altschul paltschul at centurytel.net
Wed Feb 27 18:48:03 EST 2013


*From:* Rehabilitation Counseling
[mailto:REHABCOUNSEL at HERMES.GWU.EDU<REHABCOUNSEL at HERMES.GWU.EDU>]
*On Behalf Of *Maureen McGuire-Kuletz
*Sent:* Tuesday, February 26, 2013 9:47 AM
*To:* REHABCOUNSEL at HERMES.GWU.EDU
*Subject:* Job Announcement: Counselor (SMI) Fredericksburg and
Harrisonburg for Virginia DARS







*Position Information*



Working Title

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (SMI)

Role Title

Counselor II - 49012

Job Open Date

02-12-2013

Job Close Date
Jobs close at 5pm EST.

02-25-2013

Job Type Detail
Definition 
<http://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/recruitment/RMSJobTypeList.pdf

Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty- FTS-1

Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American 
Recovery &
Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)?

No

Hiring Range

$36,321 - $64,347

Agency

Dept for Aging & Rehabilitative Service (262)

Agency Website

Click Here for Agency Website <http://www.vadrs.org

Location

Fredericksburg - 630

Sublocation



Position Number

00578

Job Posting Number

0065513

Does this position have telework options?

Yes

Type of Recruitment
Definition <javascript:void(0)

General Public - G

Job Type
Definition <javascript:void(0)

Full-Time (Salaried)

Pay Band

04

Job Description

The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) at the Virginia 
Department
for Aging and Rehabilitation Services assists individuals with 
disabilities
to make informed choices that will maximize their employment 
through
coordinated service delivery.  In collaboration with the 
Workforce Network,
we deliver quality workforce services to individuals with 
disabilities who
want to work and employers seeking to hire them.

This position provides comprehensive vocational rehabilitation 
services
which result in employment and enhanced independent living for 
persons with
disabilities while complying with federal, state, and agency 
policy and
procedures.  Core vocational case management services may include 
guidance
and counseling, training, physical/mental restoration, and job 
placement
services.

The SMI Counselor will serve consumers living in the 
Fredericksburg area
who have serious mental illness.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of the social, economic, medical, 
vocational, and
emotional issues impacting persons with severe mental illness.  
Experience
interviewing, evaluating, and counseling individuals with 
psychiatric
disabilities.  Demonstrated knowledge of methods and tools for 
career
counseling and exploration.  Demonstrated ability in job 
development and job
placement.  Demonstrated ability to handle multiple 
responsibilities.
Demonstrated knowledge of ADA compliance requirements.  
Demonstrated ability
to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective 
working
relationships with customer's and the professional community.  
Demonstrated
knowledge and experience using Windows based computer software.

Master's, Specialist, or Doctoral degree in Rehabilitation 
Counseling or
current CRC credential or eligible to sit for the CRC required.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of vocational service delivery to clients 
(youth and
adults) with Serious Mental Illness preferred.

Special Requirements

Master's level transcripts or copy of current certification, if 
applicable,
must accompany the application.  Please note that the transcripts 
MUST
display the date that the degree was awarded.

This is a sensitive position, and the successful candidate will 
be
fingerprinted, and a background investigation will be conducted.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services 
only accepts
fully completed online applications for all employment 
opportunities.
Resumes may NOT be substituted for State applications.  Please do 
not refer
to "see resume" on your application.  ONLY FULLY completed 
applications will
be reviewed.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with 
disabilities during
application and/or interview processes per the Americans with 
Disabilities
Act.  Contact 804-726-1919 for assistance.  Minorities and people 
with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.  EEO/AA/TTY.

Optional Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Other Document

Required Applicant Documents

Transcript

*Contact Information*



Name

Human Resource Services

Phone

804-726-1919

Fax

804-662-7662

Email:



Address:

Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
8004 Franklin Farms Drive
Henrico, VA 23229



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*Position Information*



Working Title

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (SMI)

Role Title

Counselor II - 49012

Job Open Date

02-12-2013

Job Close Date
Jobs close at 5pm EST.

02-25-2013

Job Type Detail
Definition 
<http://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/recruitment/RMSJobTypeList.pdf

Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty- FTS-1

Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American 
Recovery &
Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)?

No

Hiring Range

$36,321 - $64,347

Agency

Dept for Aging & Rehabilitative Service (262)

Agency Website

Click Here for Agency Website <http://www.vadrs.org

Location

Harrisonburg - 660

Sublocation



Position Number

00151

Job Posting Number

0065503

Does this position have telework options?

Yes

Type of Recruitment
Definition <javascript:void(0)

General Public - G

Job Type
Definition <javascript:void(0)

Full-Time (Salaried)

Pay Band

04

Job Description

The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) at the Virginia 
Department
for Aging and Rehabilitation Services assists individuals with 
disabilities
to make informed choices that will maximize their employment 
through
coordinated service delivery.  In collaboration with the 
Workforce Network,
we deliver quality workforce services to individuals with 
disabilities who
want to work and employers seeking to hire them.

This position provides comprehensive vocational rehabilitation 
services
which result in employment and enhanced independent living for 
persons with
psychiatric disabilities while complying with federal, state, and 
agency
policy and procedures.  Core vocational case management services 
may include
guidance and counseling, training, physical/mental restoration, 
and job
placement services.

The SMI Counselor will serve consumers living in the
Harrisonburg-Rockingham County area who have serious mental 
illness.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of the social, economic, medical, 
vocational, and
emotional issues impacting persons with severe mental illness.  
Experience
interviewing, evaluating, and counseling individuals with 
psychiatric
disabilities.  Demonstrated knowledge of methods and tools for 
career
counseling and exploration.  Demonstrated ability to handle 
multiple
responsibilities.  Demonstrated knowledge of ADA compliance 
requirements.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and establish and 
maintain
effective working relationships with customer's and the 
professional
community.  Demonstrated knowledge and experience using Windows 
based
computer software.

Master's, Specialist, or Doctoral degree in Rehabilitation 
Counseling or
current CRC credential or eligible to sit for the CRC required.  
College
level transcripts must accompany application and must display the 
date the
degree was awarded.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the principles and practices of vocational service 
delivery to
individuals with significant mental illness preferred.  
Experience working
with community service board programs, including clubhouse and 
mental
health services.

Special Requirements

Master's level transcripts or copy of current certification, if 
applicable,
must accompany the application.  Please note that the transcripts 
MUST
display the date that the degree was awarded.

This is a sensitive position, and the successful candidate will 
be
fingerprinted, and a background investigation will be conducted.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services 
only accepts
fully completed online applications for all employment 
opportunities.
Resumes may NOT be substituted for State applications.  Please do 
not refer
to "see resume" on your application.  ONLY FULLY completed 
applications will
be reviewed.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with 
disabilities during
application and/or interview processes per the Americans with 
Disabilities
Act.  Contact 804-726-1919 for assistance.  Minorities and people 
with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.  EEO/AA/TTY.

Optional Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Other Document

Required Applicant Documents

Transcript

*Contact Information*



Name

Human Resource Services

Phone

804-726-1919

Fax

804-662-7662

Email:



Address:

Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
8004 Franklin Farms Drive
Henrico, VA 23229



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