{"id":26979,"date":"2014-04-07T00:12:58","date_gmt":"2014-04-07T05:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=26979"},"modified":"2014-04-07T00:12:58","modified_gmt":"2014-04-07T05:12:58","slug":"dars-job-opening-transition-counselor-for-the-deaf-dfw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2014\/04\/07\/dars-job-opening-transition-counselor-for-the-deaf-dfw\/","title":{"rendered":"DARS Job Opening: Transition Counselor for the Deaf – DFW"},"content":{"rendered":"

DARS Job Posting: Transition Counselor for the Deaf<\/strong><\/p>\n

Posting Type:<\/p>\n

Open to All Applicants<\/p>\n

Category: Community and Social Services
\nFLSA Exempt\/Non-Exempt<\/span>: Non-Exempt<\/span>
\nAgency: Dept of Assistive & Rehab Serv
\nDepartment: Fort Worth West
\nJob Title: Trans Voc Rehab Counselor for the Deaf
\nPosting Number: 256979
\nFull Time\/Part Time: Full Time
\nRegular\/Temporary: Regular
\nJob Location: 3320 PHOENIX DR
\nCity: FORT WORTH
\nContact: AccessHR Service Center
\nTelephone: 888-894-4747
\nSalary Range: $2,852.75 – $4,394.16
\nSalary Group: B16
\nShift: Days (First)
\nTravel: 50%
\nClosing Date: 04\/18\/2014<\/p>\n

Job Description:<\/p>\n

THE ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE IN A CONVERSATIONAL MODE UTILIZING VARIOUS FORMS OF MANUAL (Sign Language)<\/span>COMMUNICATION (ASL, PSE, and English) IS REQUIRED. The Counselor I performs<\/span> work in support of the mission, goals and values of DARS, and applies critical thinking skills and sound decision making in performance of routine rehabilitation work in one or more program areas: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) including transition from high school to adult VR services, and or Independent Living (IL) and\/or Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services (CRS). Work is performed using the DARS electronic case management system. The Counselor I is hired<\/span> by the Area Manager (AM) with the approval of the Regional Director (RD), and works independently, with moderate supervision by the AM. The Counselor I will require substantial coaching and mentoring. Work<\/span> performed supports employment or other defined outcomes for people with disabilities by: * Developing and maintaining relations with community referral sources, businesses, employers and schools as applicable. * Collecting and analyzing all information necessary to make an accurate eligibility decision (e.g. medical<\/span>, psychological, school records, employment records, etc.) * Assisting the consumer in choosing an appropriate employment or other rehabilitation goal by analyzing information to determine the consumer\u2019s strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities and interests, and matching that information to the current job market, as appropriate. * Working collaboratively with the consumer to develop a plan of services designed to achieve the consumer\u2019s identified goals. * Ensuring timely, cost-effective provision of services and consumer progress toward achievement of their goal. * Developing and implementing a process leading to successful job placement or other planned outcome. The Counselor I applies<\/span> best value purchasing practices and uses available comparable benefits and services to ensure effective use of public funds. During the first year of employment, the VRC I participates in a number of mandatory training activities. Performs other duties as assigned and required to meet the mission and goals of the department and division.<\/p>\n

Essential Job Functions:<\/p>\n

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. 1. Accurately determines eligibility for DARS services. (5%) 2. Demonstrates quality standards throughout the eligibility assessment process. (5%) 3. Provides counseling and guidance to support consumer informed choice. (10%) 4. Demonstrates quality standards in counseling and guidance by maintaining active and meaningful partnerships with consumers throughout their cases. (10%) 5. Supports the consumer through the assessing and planning process to identify an appropriate rehabilitation goal and services. (10%) 6. Demonstrates quality standards by engaging the consumer in the assessing and planning process to identify consumer needs and strategies to address them. (5%) 7. Provides reasonable and necessary planned services and appropriately closes cases, or transitions cases to adult VR. (10%) 8. Demonstrates quality standards in implementation<\/span> of the consumer\u2019s plan. (10%) 9. Accurately determines and documents level<\/span> of significance of consumer\u2019s disability. (5%) 10. Contributes to the success of the unit by meeting individual performance goals, and establishing and maintaining productive relationships with businesses and\/or school, as applicable. (15%) 11. Applies sound decision making and best value purchasing principles to consumer purchases. (10%) 12. Serves as a team leader to technicians and\/or other staff working together toward a common goal. (5%)<\/p>\n

Knowledge Skills<\/span> Abilities:<\/p>\n

* Ability to apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to barriers encountered throughout the rehabilitation process. * Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. * Ability to plan, organize and achieve goals. * Ability to understand and apply policies and procedures. * Ability to conduct consumer interviews. * Ability to engage the consumer in an active and meaningful partnership throughout the rehabilitation process. * Ability to apply the rehabilitation process. * Ability to gather, evaluate and analyze information used in the rehabilitation process. * Skilled in using a computer in a windows environment. * Knowledge of counseling techniques as used in the rehabilitation process. * Knowledge of vocational and other assessments (e.g. Independent Living) of rehabilitation needs. * Knowledge of assistive technology for people with disabilities. * Knowledge of job placement techniques. * Knowledge of available community resources and comparable benefits. * Knowledge of occupational requirements and labor market trends. * Knowledge of vocational aspects of physical and mental disabilities. Additional KSAs applicable to Rehabilitation Counselors for the Deaf: * Knowledge of communication strategies for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. * Knowledge of aspects of deaf culture. * Ability to communicate in a conversational mode utilizing various forms of manual communication (ASL, PSE, and English).<\/p>\n

Registration or Licensure Requirements:<\/p>\n

List the licensure, certification, or registration required to perform this job: A master\u2019s degree in rehabilitation counseling, or a closely related field with specific coursework; or Other master\u2019s degrees or Ph.D. with<\/span> specific coursework; or<\/span> current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certificate from the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC); or current licensure for Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC). Applicants hired without these credentials will be required to meet standards within the timeframe<\/span> agreed to at employment.
\nInitial Selection Criteria:<\/p>\n

Masters degree with major in Rehabilitation Counseling from an accredited college or university OR Masters degree with major in counseling or counseling related degrees, Education, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or Human Services from an accredited college or university plus one (1) year related work experience, OR Other Masters degree plus two (2) years related work experience, OR Bachelors degree with a major in vocational rehabilitation from an accredited college or university plus one (1) year related work experience, OR Bachelors degree with major in Counseling, Education, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or Public Health from an accredited college or university plus two (2) years related work experience OR other Bachelors degree plus three (3) years related work experience. Related work experience is defined as case management, counseling, job placement and general knowledge of disabilities.<\/p>\n

Additional Information:<\/p>\n

THE ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE IN A CONVERSATIONAL MODE UTILIZING VARIOUS FORMS OF MANUAL (Sign Language) COMMUNICATION (ASL, PSE, and English) IS REQUIRED. This is a career ladder position, and, depending on required qualifications and experience, may be filled at any level from a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I to Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor IV. The starting salary range is $2852.<\/span>75 to a maximum of $5881.<\/span>41. Salary and position level will be based on the qualifications of the selected applicant as they relate to career ladder promotion eligibility requirements. Factors such as education, credentials and experience should be considered when establishing the starting salary. The starting salary for current agency employees and employees transferring directly from another HHS agency will be based on Chapter 7 – Compensation, Section D – Starting Salaries, Subsection Salaries for Certain Inter-Agency and Intra-Agency Transfers. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the AccessHR service center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview. Applicants selected for interview will be required to demonstrate their ability to communicate in a conversational mode utilizing various forms of manual (sign language) communication (ASL, PSE, and English). In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview. REQ#256979<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

DARS Job Posting: Transition Counselor for the Deaf Posting Type: Open to All Applicants Category: Community and Social Services FLSA Exempt\/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt Agency: Dept of Assistive & Rehab Serv Department: Fort Worth West Job Title: Trans Voc Rehab Counselor for…<\/p>\n

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