[acb-hsp] [Jobs] Transition Counselor

[peter altschul]

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Commission for the Blind
1430 Confederate Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201

http://www.jobs.sc.gov/

INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
Transition Counselor

An Equal Opportunity Employer
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CONTRACT BETWEEN THE EMPLOYEE AND THE AGENCY.  THIS DOCUMENT DOES 
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OPENING DATE: 01/18/13          CLOSING DATE: 01/25/13 11:59 PM

JOB TITLE: Transition Counselor             CLASS CODE: GA50
POSITION NUMBER: 60026574 SLOT NUMBER:

STATE SALARY RANGE:
   $31,182.00 - $57,695.00 Annually         AGENCY HIRING RANGE - 
MIN:
AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MAX:

LOCATION: Richland County, South Carolina

JOB TYPE: FTE - Full-Time

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT SPECIFICS (IF ANY):

AGENCY SPECIFIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Please apply online.  If you need assistance contact 803-898-7297
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Determines eligibility, designs and implements specialized 
programs of rehabilitation services to blind and visually 
impaired school aged consumers-ages 14 to 21.  Provides 
rehabilitation transition services to include counseling and 
guidance, evaluation, education development and advocacy to 
consumers and families.
MINIMUM AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
A bachelor's degree and professional experience in human services 
or social services programs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, 
Counseling or Social Services and two years rehabilitation 
experience.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

Travel is required.
The ability to establish and maintain effective working 
relationships is a plus.
The entire employment history should be included on the 
application.  The words "See Resume" is not acceptable.  A resume 
may not be substituted for the completed application.  Your 
employment history should include volunteer work, military time 
and any time spent unemployed.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.jobs.sc.gov/
OR
1430 Confederate Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201      Job #27876
TRANSITION COUNSELOR
BD

Transition Counselor Supplemental Questionnaire
*           1.            Do you have a Bachelor's Degree and 
professional experience in the human services or social services 
field?
             Yes     No

*           2.            Do you have a Master's degree in 
Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Counseling or Social 
Services and two years of rehabilitation experience?
             Yes     No

*           3.            Have you completed the entire 
application to include volunteer work, military time and any time 
spent unemployed?
             Yes     No

*           4.            Are you a Certified Rehabiltation 
Counselor?
             Yes     No

*           5.            Briefly explain the need for case 
notes.

* Required Question


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SC Commission for the Blind encourages you to receive a dilated 
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the progression of this disease.  For more information about how 
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www.sccbs.state.sc.us or call 1- 800-922-2222.