Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This position is located in the city of  Los Angeles .

Under the direction of the Team Manager, Supervisor I, a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Qualified Rehabilitation Professional (SVRC, QRP) facilitates the effective delivery of services to consumers in the Blind Field Services District under the Specialized Services Division. The core duties of the SVRC, QRP include the following non-delegable functions: 1) determining vocational rehabilitation (VR) eligibility; 2) determining priority for services; 3) development of the Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE); 4) determining amendments to the IPE; and 5) determining successful employment outcome achieved and completing case closure for services of Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) consumers.

The SVRC, QRP may provide and facilitate the effective delivery of Pre-Employment Transition Services (i.e. Student Services) to Potentially Eligible (PE) and eligible students with disabilities, ages 16 through 21.

Under the SB 105 law, it is required that counselors serving individuals who are blind or visually impaired have competencies to serve this population. This includes, but is not limited to, knowledge in the following areas:

• Human guide techniques

• Modes of written communication

• Independent living

• Assistive Technology for employment

• Orientation and Mobility

• Conditions of the eye and use of low vision aids

• Issues relating to employment for individuals with blindness or low vision.

If the individual chosen does not have these competencies, training will be provided during the first year. Overnight travel may be required for this training.

Additionally, this position will be required to complete yearly training as required by the SB 105 law. This training may require overnight travel.

The SVRC, QRP is accountable for the quality, quantity, and effectiveness of consumer employment outcomes and must effectively and consistently align the non-delegable duties with the delegable tasks performed by other team members for each consumer's case.

Blind Field Services is responsible for service delivery of Federal Title I Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program. The services assist eligible individuals in achieving their employment goals by providing training, assistive technology, supported employment and job placement support. District staff will also conduct eligibility determinations for applicants for services and direct post-employment services for individuals who find jobs as a result of Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) services

Multiple vacancies may exist.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The majority of the work will take place in one of the following locations with consumers, the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders: a DOR open office setting in a cubicle environment, offsite in the community, at events and various partner locations, and/or at an approved alternate work location. The incumbent must have the ability to work in an office setting for up to 40 hours per week and remain at a workstation for extended periods while  utilizing a personal computer, peripherals, and other office equipment with or without accommodation. The incumbent will be working in an office setting with both natural and artificial lighting. Strong interpersonal skills are  required to interact effectively with consumers, the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) fluency in the Spanish language. If the State of California does not have a current record documenting your fluency in this language, you will be required to successfully pass an approved language fluency test prior to being hired.

If mailing in an application, include  JC#519571on your State Application (STD678) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section found under the “Questions” tab of your CalCareer application template. Applicants who do not submit the required information may not be considered for this job.

Employment Application (STD.678):

It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application in order of current and old work experience. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD.678 may not be considered.

A Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, counseling or a closely related field from a recognized institution and successful completion of one graduate course with a primary focus on the Theories and Techniques in counseling is mandatory. Reliability, dependability and exceptional interpersonal skills are essential. Upon hire, applicant may be required to provide official college transcripts.

A cover letter and resume are required and must be included.

Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbents must live and work in California. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external contacts in a professional manner, and with integrity and respect;

• Ability to help facilitate expeditious resolution of problems from in-person requests, incoming phone calls and emails;

• Knowledge of DOR resources and processes, RAM, and federal and state Code of Regulations.

• High level of organizational skills and time managements skills.

• Knowledge of department's mission and goals.

• Experience communicating with and providing information regarding DOR services to applicants and consumers.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - Cover Letter is required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Remote work, Night shift

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