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Vocational Rehabilitation, Region 9
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POSTED: 12/18/2007 CLOSING DATE: 04/25/2008
Job Title: Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf Application
Deadline: 04/25/2008
Job Code: 14681 Pay Grade: 14
Position Number: 00082276
Entry Salary: $2,701.53 per month
Location of Vacancy: Vocational Rehabilitation, Region 9 - Laurens
County
Duties & Responsibilities: Under limited supervision, evaluates,
authorizes and coordinates vocational counseling activities and services for a
specialty caseload of deaf/deaf-blind clients whose preferred and/or required
mode of communication is sign language. Determines appropriate means of communication
based on client's personal, social, and educational background. Translates paperwork
into signed language for clients. Assists eligible clients in preparing for, obtaining,
and/or maintaining employment, and counsels with employers concerning their special
needs. Cultivates and coordinates community and agency resources in advancement
of this vocational goal and to ensure the provision of quality servies to the
deaf/deaf blind population. Note: This job requires an Intermediate level proficiency
standard based on the general Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) at entry.
Minimum Qualifications: Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
certification AND an "Intermediate" level proficiency standard rating
based on the General Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) OR Eligibility
for Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certification AND an "Intermediate"
level proficiency standard rating based on the General Sign Language Proficiency
Interview (SLPI) OR Interns who are within 12 weeks of graduation from a Regionally
accredited Master's Rehabilitation Counseling program (Interns will be required
to show proof of graduation prior to beginning employment) AND an "Intermediate"
level proficiency standard rating based on the General Sign Language Proficiency
Interview (SLPI) All individuals will be required to produce a transcript at the
time of application, which verifies their eligiblity for CRC certification. As
a condition of employment, individuals who are not CRC certified will be required
to obtain their certification, at their own expense, within the time period established
by CRC certification. Travel is a requirement of this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) by the National
Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification AND an "Advanced"
level of proficiency standard rating based on the Sign Language Proficiency
Interview (SLPI).
Vacancy Open To:
• DOL employees eligible for promotion, transfer or demotion.
• Current state employees who are eligible for promotion, transfer or
demotion.
• Applicants from the general public.
This position will be filled in the unclassified service.
Application Instructions:
• 1) CRC must be in good standing. 2) If selected, male applicants between
18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. 3)
All applications and transcripts must be RECEIVED by closing date. Please write
position number 00082276 on top right-hand corner of application. 4) This position
is subject to criminal records background investigation. 5) To apply, please complete
and mail two (2) Georgia Merit System Applications for Employment and any other
requested documents (including transcript) to: Catherine Rozar, AOC, 103B Mercer
Drive, Dublin, GA 31021. Fax 478/2274-7658. Please put Position Number 00082276
in the upper right corner of the application/resume.
• Application must include Job Title, Job Code, and Position
Number to be considered
• Please put the Position Number in the upper right corner of
the application.
• Application must be received in Human Resources by the application deadline.
• All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily
receive an interview.
• If selected, male applicants between 18 and 26 years of age must present
proof of Selective Service Registration.
Click here for a State of Georgia Application for Employment: Merit System Application
Go to Georga State - Current Job Opportunities
Go to the Georgia Department of Labor Home Page
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LINKS TO LOCAL COMPANIES
KNOWN TO HIRE DEAF
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Director - VR Deaf Services ProgramVR Deaf Services Program
Dept of Labor/Vocational Rehabilitation Services
1700 Century Circle Suite 300
Atlanta GA 30345
Phone: 404-486-6481 V
TTY: 404-486-6484
FAX: 404-486-0197
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Georgia Department of Labor
Vocational Rehabilitation, Region 9
AOC,
103B Mercer
Drive, Dublin, GA 31021.
Fax 478/2274-7658.
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Georgia Department of Labor, Vocational Rehabilitation Services
2756 Atlanta Highway, Gainesville, GA 30504.
Fax (770) 344-5873
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Linda Hopkins
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Department of Human Resources
P. O. Box 15747
Augusta, GA 30919-1747
Eletronic Applications Web page:
www.gms.state.ga.us/agencyservices/forms.asp#employ
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Georgia Department of Labor, Vocational Rehabilitation Program
1630 Phoenix Blvd., Ste. 101
College Park, GA 30349
Fax (770) 909-2742.
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