From: Brett_WINCHESTER@icbvi.state.id.us (BRETT K WINCHESTER)
Subject: idaho job
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RELEASED: July 16, 1997 
CLOSING DATE: August 13, 1997 
AN# 97-09467-0538 OC
                              P L E A S E  P O S T
                            STATE OF IDAHO ANNOUNCES
                             COUNSELOR FOR THE BLIND
                 COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
                          CURRENT OPENING - IDAHO FALLS
This announcement will be used to fill future openings in Idaho Falls 
only.
  Salary Range: $1,052.80 - $1,548.24 every two weeks ($13.16 - 
$19.35 hourly)
DUTIES:
>    Contacts doctors, public and private agencies and other referral 
sources to
     locate potential clients. 
>    Contacts potential clients and explains services and interviews 
them to
     determine eligibility for services and scope of services needed. 
>    Authorizes medical examinations or other testing services. 
>    Prepares rehabilitation plan outlining clients' career plans, 
objectives,
     services needed, and evaluation criteria. 
>    Authorizes client services from vendors and other agencies. 
>    Maintains records of client and employer contacts. 
>    Counsels clients and family members regarding issues and 
problems related to
     blindness. 
>    Advises clients on rehabilitation and employment goals.  
Responds to
     inquiries concerning blindness and department services. 
>    Maintains current information regarding technology and equipment 
available
     for the blind. 
>    Represents the Commission at service organization meetings.
EXAMINATION: 100% Rating of education and experience. A minimum score 
of 70 is
required to place on the register.
Complete application form (PC-1) and respond to the questions on the 
back of the
announcement.  Refer to Application Procedures Form for complete 
instructions.
Mail application package to: OR
IDAHO PERSONNEL COMMISSION
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, IDAHO 83720{
>066
Deliver application package to:
IDAHO PERSONNEL COMMISSION
700 WEST STATE STREET
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0066
THE STATE OFFERS COMPETITIVE BENEFITS
Any questions, please contact IPC, (208) 334-2263.
Toll Free # 1-800-554-5627; TDD 1-800-542-5738; FAX # (208) 334-3182
Your application must be received by 5 p.m. Mountain Time on closing 
date listed
above.
Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national 
origin, sex, age,
or disability. Appropriate consideration shall be given to veterans 
in accordance
with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. PC-1.A - 
Qualifications Statement (TRAEX)
     COUNSELOR FOR THE BLIND  Class Code:    09467
Examination Scoring Information
1. You must completely answer all of the following questions. A 
resume will not
substitute. 2. Use a separate sheet of paper. Answer each item. Be 
specific. 3.
To achieve your highest possible score, describe fully all of your 
pertinent
education and/of experience for this position.  Once your application 
has been
scored, no additional Information wi be accepted. Indicate dates, and 
name and
phone number of person(s} who can verify it. Items listed are minimum
requirements. Include in your responses your specific job duties, 
employment
dates, and employers. For training or education, include the course 
title, content
and course/class length. 4. Retain a copy of your entire application. 
We will not
return it or make copies for you.
These positions work for the Blind Commission. Your clients will have 
concerns
related to blindness including: enhancing daily living skills such as 
cane travel,
home economics, and reading Braille; understanding common etiologies, 
prognosis,
and treatment for various eye diseases; and current technology for 
the blind. You
should be very familiar with rehabilitation processes of disabled 
clients, and be
able to work with national, state, and local resources for the blind. 
Typically,
a vocational rehabilitation or human service type college degree or 
an equivalent
amount of experience working with disabled individuals would qualify.
REHABILITATION
Describe how you gained a S knowledge of vocational rehabilitation 
processes
including plan development.
2. Describe how you gained some knowledge of federal and state laws 
and
regulations related to vocational rehabilitation .
COUNSELING
3. Describe how you gained S knowledge of how to counsel individuals 
regarding the
abilities of disabled individuals.
COMMUNICATION
4. How have you gained some knowledge of how to conduct fact-finding 
interviews?
,. Describe your experience: a. preparing records and writing 
reports; b.
conducting oral presentations before groups. (Describe the nature of 
the
presentations and the size of the group.)
5/94 TRAEX
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Please indicate any accommodation you request to satisfy the above 
requirements
or for testing.
For further information, call (208) 3342263, or TDD 1-800-5424738.
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