| Post Code: D716 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS9733 | |
| Classification Number: C6647 | |
| Open: 11/2/2009 | |
| Close: 11/16/2009 | |
| Location: Pendleton | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
The Oregon Department of Human Services has a commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and actively engages in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. DHS is an employer that's committed to providing each employee with opportunities for job enrichment and professional growth. Please consider joining a team committed to providing exceptional services. This position is with Children, Adults and Families (CAF)/Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (OVRS), which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). There is one full-time position located in PENDLETON. This position is represented by a union. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people and the list may be used to fill future openings as they occur. INTRODUCTION OVRS is a statewide resource for people with disabilities and is part of the Department of Human Services. We assist individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. OVRS is a state and federally sponsored program. OVRS works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Please be aware that due to the economic downturn and subsequent state budget short-fall the Governor has ordered mandatory furloughs for employees. This position will be required to take furloughs in the biennium 2009-2011. QUALIFICATIONS A Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling; or be certified by either the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), the Certified Insurance Rehabilitation Specialist (CIRS), or the Certification of Disability Management Specialists Commission as a Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS), and six months full-time work experience providing vocational rehabilitation-related services; OR A Master's degree in psychology, counseling, or a field related to vocational rehabilitation (such as one that promotes the physical, psychosocial, or vocational well-being of individuals with disabilities) and 12 months full-time work experience providing vocational rehabilitation-related services; OR A Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as one that promotes the physical, psychosocial, or vocational well-being of individuals with disabilities, and three years of full-time work experience providing vocational rehabilitation-related services to individuals with disabilities. There is no direct experience substitute for a Bachelor's degree. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING State of Oregon Application Form PD100. Please indicate on your PD100 the geographic areas you are willing to work. You may deliver, mail, e-mail or FAX your completed application. E-mail your application to:
(Indicate LEHS9733 in the subject line of the e-mail)
Department of Human Services
Recruitment and Retention Unit
ATTENTION: Jean Fauth
500 Summer Street NE, E22
503/945-6851
Salem OR 97301-1099
or
FAX your application to 503-378-2249 For an informational interview to learn more about DHS and OVRS, please contact Jean Fauth at the contact information listed above. APPLICATION PROCESS Obtain application materials, job, and benefits information by doing one of the following: Access the DHS website at www.oregon.gov/dhs/jobs Contact your local Oregon Employment Department office. If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call 503-945-5698 (voice) or 503-945-6214 (TTY) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. Keep a copy of your application materials for your job interviews. DHS does not provide copies. Although faxing your application is an option, DHS is not responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of FAX transmission errors or loss in the mail or e-mail. Pay on all announcements may change without notice. Notice of your application results will be sent to you by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of your application results. This review request must be received in writing within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional application information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the close date of the recruitment. If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the DHS, Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor assists persons with disabilities in obtaining and/or retaining employment. The major duties include: Obtain, analyze and evaluate pertinent medical, psychological, social, vocational and other data to determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services; Manage an assigned caseload budget; make and justify decisions for the expenditure of funds to meet specific individual client needs; identify and utilize other financial resources to maximize the use of agency funds; Provide counseling and guidance to eligible persons with disabilities to formulate a vocational rehabilitation program that eliminates or creates more tolerable barriers to suitable employment posed by each person's functional impairments and leads to employment; Provide follow-up on active plans with reports and adequate documentation; provides direct and indirect placement services including job analysis, job modifications and post-employment services; reviews transferable skills and employment potential after an initial client interview; Develop and maintain records of progress, timetables and training schedule; monitor service costs within standards for budget management; documents procurement of services; Evaluate client progress and make modifications to the rehabilitation plan when necessary; performing on-the-job analysis to determine job modification or job readiness and provide post-employment services; and Serve as representative of DHS with advocates, employers, other public agencies and vendors. WORKING CONDITIONS Frequent travel. You must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record or be able to provide an acceptable alternative method of transportation. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT DHS is about people. We help Oregonians be independent, healthy, and safe. We protect children who are abused or neglected. We provide treatment services to people whose lives are damaged by alcohol and drugs. We serve seniors, people with disabilities, and people with mental illness. We help low-income people along the road to self-sufficiency with health coverage, job preparation, childcare and other supports. We provide leadership in public health services. Our services are delivered in the least restrictive setting and in partnership with communities. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees. For a complete explanation of state employee benefits, visit our website at www.oregon.gov/dhs/jobs/salary.shtml PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! The Oregon Department of Human Services is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity. | |
