From: shawn keen 
Subject: Re: idaho job
wunder what the cost of living is up there andy.
At 08:57 PM 7/18/97 -0700, you wrote:
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>For that pay? You've got to be kidding!
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>On 18 Jul 1997, BRETT K WINCHESTER wrote:
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>> I am sorry if there are scannoes in this message.  
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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
>> 
>> **********************************************************************
>> ***************
>> 
>> 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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