From: Andy Baracco 
Subject: Re: idaho job
For that pay? You've got to be kidding!
On 18 Jul 1997, BRETT K WINCHESTER wrote:
> 
> 
> I am sorry if there are scannoes in this message.  
> 
> 
> 
> 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
> 
> **********************************************************************
> ***************
> 
> 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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