Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor / Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee (RCD)
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The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is seeking a qualified VR Counselor for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing to provide comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services to eligible persons with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities in the Northern and Rappahannock Districts encumbering 13 counties. This position will be based out of the Manassas DRS Office. The incumbent in this position will be fluent in American Sign Language; familiar with aspects of employment issues related to deafness and hearing loss and must be knowledgeable of specific resources for consumers who are deaf and hard of hearing. The incumbent should be familiar with assistive technology and have the ability to effectively provide counseling assistance related to this specific disability group.
Responsibilities: Provides vocational rehabilitative services including guidance, counseling, training, physical/mental restoration services, and job placement services. Plans, develops, and implements vocationally focused service plans that identify customer goals, services and costs to help them become employed. Coordinates service provision to include training/vocational preparation, job placement services, job development, job seeking skills training and rehabilitation technology services.
The agency has the option of filling this job at the Counselor I (Trainee) level if fully qualified applicants are interviewed and not selected. The salary range for a Counselor I (Trainee) is $41,257 - $75,590. The salary range for a Counselor II (fully qualified) is $50,425 - $97,002
Requirements: Experience with the principles and practices of vocational service delivery to individuals with disabilities. Experience interviewing, evaluating, and counseling individuals with disabilities. Experience with Caseload Management and Case Documentation. Demonstrated knowledge of the methods and tools for career counseling and exploration. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple responsibilities. Demonstrated ability to communicate information effectively in writing and verbally. Fluency in American Sign Language required. Successful candidate must have considerable knowledge of and understanding of the communication, cultural and psychosocial needs of persons who are deaf and hard of hearing. Demonstrated knowledge of Windows based computer software.
Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or closely related field or current CRC credential are required of fully qualified Counselor II candidates. To be considered as a Counselor I (Trainee), individuals must have a Bachelor's degree in a human services or related field and applicable work experience. An individual hired as a Counselor Trainee will be required to sign a Conditions of Employment and must enroll within six months of being hired in an academic program to obtain a Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or a closely related field. Successful candidate must pass criminal background investigation. College transcripts must accompany application and must display the date the degree (Master's or Bachelor's) was awarded.
Special Requirements: This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2-1201.1. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate. College transcripts must accompany application and must display the date the degree (Master’s or Bachelor’s) was awarded.
Contact Information: For application, position, job requirements & salary information visit www.vadrs.org or call (804) 726-1919. Applications must be submitted through the RMS online system. To apply online, please go to http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov. Minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY – Reasonable Accommodations Upon Request.
Mary Crews Nunnally, M.S. CRC
Program Manager, Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services
Division of Rehabilitative Services
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
EMAIL: Mary.Nunnally@dars.virginia.gov
VOICE / TEXT (V/T): 804-322-3456
VIDEOPHONE (VP): 804-433-3277
TOLL FREE: 800-552-5019
TOLL FREE TTY: 800-464-9950
WEBSITE: www.vadars.org
Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer
Company Name: The College Board
Location: Reston, Virginia, United States, 20190
Prestine Sumagang
Job Posting Specialist
JOBTARGET
Ph: (860) 271-7253 ext 1662
Fax: (860) 447-4562
Email: p.sumagang@jobtarget.com
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Posting ID: 91018645
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POSTED 20 Sept 2015
Job ID: AD20150406-55610
Description:
The College Board, a national educational organization, is conducting a search for Senior Systems Engineer in our Shared Services organization, who will be resident in our Reston, VA office.
The Sr. Systems Engineer will support system management, software deployments, system monitoring and reporting, performance/stress testing, and other operational activities. This individual will provide engineering support to IG staff in the form of process automation, tools development, and systems integration, leveraging a combination of existing tools as well as selecting, implementing and developing additional ones. The Sr. Systems Engineer will address trouble shooting and problem resolution with a focus on the development of tools to create repeatable processes for deployment, maintenance, and operation of software and systems. This position collaborates with IG engineering and operations staff, developers, and business unit personnel to identify opportunities for improvement and then insures that these plans are properly implemented and operated.
The Sr. Systems Engineer will support day to day operations of the SOA platform at the College Board. This includes, but is not limited to, deploying business services, implementing end to end transactional monitoring, creating and applying run-time governance policies, ensuring QoS and SLAs are met through the use of monitoring, run time quotas, and throttling, participating in troubleshooting of complex multi-team, multi-component SOA based systems, detecting and helping mitigate security risks, proactively identifying performance bottlenecks or system performance degradation. This position works closely with the NOC, operations, networking, development, QA, release management, and enterprise architecture groups.
Education/Experience:
This position will be subject to a background check.
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If you are interested in joining the College Board and you meet our qualifications, we encourage you to APPLY by following the link below to send us your resume and a brief introductory cover letter that includes salary expectations.
Benefits
We offer our employees an outstanding benefits package which includes 4 weeks of paid time off, a generous retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development and training.
Mission
The College Board’s mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. We are a not-for-profit membership organization committed to excellence and equity in education. Among our best-known products are the SAT®, PSAT/NMSQT®, and Advanced Placement Program®.
The College Board is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College Board participates in E-Verify, a service of DHS and SSA, where required. Please understand that only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Requirements:
Desired Travel Less than 25%
Areas of Expertise IT Infrastructure
Highest Level of Education Bachelor's Degree
Job Type Full Time
Location Reston, VA
Years of Relevant Experience 4-5
Apply Here: http://www.Click2apply.net/sbjyrjtrh2
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POSTED 8 July 2011
Counselor II - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf & Hard of
Hearing
Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services (Portsmouth, VA)
Salary Range: $33,019 - $64,347
Sign-On Bonus: up to $5,000*
Position: #00998
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Field Rehabilitation Services Division is seeking a qualified VR Counselor
for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing to provide comprehensive vocational rehabilitation
services to eligible persons with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities
in the South Hampton Roads area of the Eastern Region of Virginia. This includes
Portsmouth, Suffolk, Chesapeake, Franklin, Emporia, Norfolk, Virginia Beach,
and the Eastern Shore. This is a position with unique skills fluent in American
Sign Language, and familiar with aspects of audiometric, hearing aid purchases,
and orientation. This position covers a large geographic area with a substantial
ongoing need for vocational rehabilitation services. The position must be knowledgeable
of specific resources for consumers who are deaf and hard of hearing, assistive
technology, and possess the ability to effectively provide counseling assistance
related to this specific disability group.
Responsibilities: Provides comprehensive case management services including
guidance, counseling, training and physical/mental restoration and job placement
services. Develops, implements and manages vocationally focused service plans
that identify customer goals, services and costs to help them achieve an employment
outcome. Maintains detailed case notes and prepares position-related reports.
Due to regional coverage, extensive travel is required.
Requirements: Considerable knowledge of the social, economic, medical, psychological
and vocational issues impacting persons with disabilities; interviewing, evaluation,
and counseling techniques; methods and tools for career counseling and exploration;
and ADA compliance requirements. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with community resources and individuals from
diverse environments. Abilities to establish employment opportunities through
contacts with businesses and organizations within the community; effectively
communicate, orally and in writing; interpret and apply policies/procedures;
and organize/manage multiple duties. Fluency in American Sign Language required.
Successful candidate must have considerable knowledge of and understanding of
the communication, cultural and psychosocial needs of persons who are deaf and
hard of hearing. Working knowledge of Windows based computer software. Master’s
degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or closely related field or current CRC
required. Master’s level transcripts or copy of current certification,
if applicable, must accompany application. Must have a valid driver’s
license and access to transportation for daily travel. This is a sensitive position,
and the successful candidate will be subject to fingerprinting/ background investigation.
Salary is negotiable above the minimum of the pay band based on qualifications.
*Sign-on bonus based on time in job.
Contact Information: Please visit our Career Center at www.vadsa.org/jobs for
position information or how to apply for a position. To apply online, https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov.
Applications must be submitted through the RMS online system unless the applicant
has called in advance to request a reasonable accommodation. To request an accommodation
or additional information, call 804-726-1919. Minorities and people with disabilities
are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY – Reasonable accommodations upon request.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf (Counselor II)
Abingdon, Virginia
Pay Band 4 - Salary Range: $31,352 - $64,347
Position #00281
Closing Date – Open Until Filled***
The Field Rehabilitation Services Division is seeking a qualified VR Counselor for the Deaf to provide comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services to eligible persons with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities in the Washington, Lee, Scott, Dickenson, Russell, Smyth, Carroll, Wise, Buchanan, Bland, Tazewell, Wythe, Grayson, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, and Floyd Counties, cities of Bristol, Galax, Norton, and Radford.
Responsibilities: Provides comprehensive case management services including guidance, counseling, training and physical/mental restoration and job placement services. Develops, implements and manages vocationally focused service plans that identify customer goals, services and costs to help them achieve an employment outcome. Maintains detailed case notes and prepares position-related reports. Due to regional coverage, extensive travel is required.
Requirements: Considerable knowledge of the social, economic, medical, psychological and vocational issues impacting persons with disabilities; interviewing, evaluation, and counseling techniques; methods and tools for career counseling and exploration; and ADA compliance requirements. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community resources and individuals from diverse environments. Abilities to establish employment opportunities through contacts with businesses and organizations within the community; effectively communicate, orally and in writing; interpret and apply policies/procedures; and organize/manage multiple duties. Fluency in American Sign Language required. Successful candidate must have considerable knowledge of and understanding of the communication, cultural and psychosocial needs of persons who are deaf and hard of hearing. Working knowledge of Windows based computer software. Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or closely related field or current CRC required. Master’s level transcripts or copy of current certification, if applicable, must accompany application. Must have a valid driver’s license and access to transportation for daily travel. Salary is negotiable above the minimum of the pay band based on qualifications. This is a sensitive position, and the successful candidate will be subject to fingerprinting/ background investigation.
Contact Information: Please visit our Career Center at www.vadrs.org for position information or how to apply for a position. To apply online, please visit http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov. Applications must be submitted through the RMS online system unless the applicant has called in advance to request a reasonable accommodation. To request an accommodation or additional information call
804-726-1919. Minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY – Reasonable accommodations upon request.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled***
State Form 10-012 Required
Counselor II/
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf
Hampton, Virginia
Pay Band 4 - Salary Range: $30,146 - $61,872
Position #00283
Closing Date – Open Until Filled***
The Field Rehabilitation Services Division is seeking a qualified VR Counselor for the Deaf to provide comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services to eligible persons with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities in the Hampton and surrounding areas.
Responsibilities: Provides comprehensive case management services including guidance, counseling, training and physical/mental restoration and job placement services. Develops, implements and manages vocationally focused service plans that identify customer goals, services and costs to help them achieve an employment outcome. Maintains detailed case notes and prepares position-related reports. Due to regional coverage, extensive travel is required.
Requirements: Considerable knowledge of the social, economic, medical, psychological and vocational issues impacting persons with disabilities; interviewing, evaluation, and counseling techniques; methods and tools for career counseling and exploration; and ADA compliance requirements. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community resources and individuals from diverse environments. Abilities to establish employment opportunities through contacts with businesses and organizations within the community; effectively communicate, orally and in writing; interpret and apply policies/procedures; and organize/manage multiple duties. Fluency in American Sign Language required. Successful candidate must have considerable knowledge of and understanding of the communication, cultural and psychosocial needs of persons who are deaf and hard of hearing. Working knowledge of Windows based computer software. Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or closely related field or current CRC required. Master’s level transcripts or copy of current certification, if applicable, must accompany application. Must have a valid driver’s license and access to transportation for daily travel. Salary is negotiable above the minimum of the pay band based on qualifications. This is a sensitive position, and the successful candidate will be subject to fingerprinting/ background investigation.
Contact Information: Please visit our Career Center at www.vadrs.org for the application process. Save time by applying on-line. You can even save your application for future use! If you don’t have computer access, call 804-726-1919 or contact your local VEC office for assistance. ***Applications will be accepted until at least 5:00 p.m., December 18, 2006. Applications received after this date may or may not be considered depending on the applicant pool. Applicants interviewed will be required to sign the application the day of the interview. Resumes may not be substituted for fully completed State applications. Minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY – Reasonable accommodations upon request.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled***
State Form 10-012 Required
The Field Rehabilitation Services Division is seeking a qualified VR Counselor
for the Deaf to provide comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services to
eligible persons with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities in the Lynchburg,
Roanoke and surrounding areas.
Responsibilities: Provides comprehensive case management services
including guidance, counseling, training and physical/mental restoration and
job placement services. Develops, implements and manages vocationally focused
service plans that identify customer goals, services and costs to help them
achieve an employment outcome. Maintains detailed case notes and prepares position-related
reports. Due to regional coverage, extensive travel is required.
Requirements: Considerable knowledge of the social, economic,
medical, psychological and vocational issues impacting persons with disabilities;
interviewing, evaluation, and counseling techniques; methods and tools for career
counseling and exploration; and ADA compliance requirements. Demonstrated ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community resources
and individuals from diverse environments. Abilities to establish employment
opportunities through contacts with businesses and organizations within the
community; effectively communicate, orally and in writing; interpret and apply
policies/procedures; and organize/manage multiple duties. Fluency in American
Sign Language required. Successful candidate must have considerable knowledge
of and understanding of the communication, cultural and psychosocial needs of
persons who are deaf and hard of hearing. Working knowledge of Windows based
computer software. Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or closely
related field or current CRC required. Master’s level transcripts or copy
of current certification, if applicable, must accompany application. Must have
a valid driver’s license and access to transportation for daily travel.
Salary is negotiable above the minimum of the pay band based on qualifications.
This is a sensitive position, and the successful candidate will be subject to
fingerprinting/ background investigation.
Contact Information: Please visit our Career Center at www.vadrs.org
for the application process. Save time by applying on-line. You can even save
your application for future use! If you don’t have computer access call
804-726-1919 or contact your local VEC office for assistance.
***Applications will be accepted until at least 5:00 p.m., August 30, 2006.
Applications received after this date may or may not be considered depending
on the applicant pool. Applicants interviewed will be required to sign the application
the day of the interview. Resumes may not be substituted for fully completed
State applications. Minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to
apply. EEO/AA/TTY – Reasonable accommodations upon request.
Closing Date: August 30, 2006 or Open Until Filled***
FORMS REQUIRED: State Form 10-012
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Objective:
| To obtain an internship in the field of Digital Media |
| University: Gallaudet University, Washington DC - Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media |
| Graduation: May 2007 |
| Cumulative GPA: 3.5 |
| Honors: Dean’s List (Multiple semesters) |
Experience:
| Media | The USA Deaf Sports Federation (USADSF) 16th Winter Deaflympics Salt Lake City 2007 Salt Lake City Utah • Videographer • Editor (http://2007.usdeafsports.org) |
February 1 to 10 2007 |
| Math Tutor | Department of Tutorial & Instructional Programs Gallaudet University Washington DC • Tutored pre-algebra, algebra, statistics, pre-calculus to college students • Helped students prepare for their exams • Assisted students with understanding the process and foundations of various math concepts |
September 2002- Present |
| Central File Assistant | Campus Life - Gallaudet University Washington DC • Filed all incidents, damage, reservations forms • Created new files for new students • Handled customers, students at the front desk with their requests • Prepared paperwork for all references from outside |
May 2003- present |
| Assistant | Student Affairs - Gallaudet University Washington DC • Prepared paperwork for various cases under Judiciary Affairs • Created new files |
February –May 2003 |
| Demonstrator and Salesperson | Beijing Yadu Science & Technology Co., LTD Beijing, China • Taught Chinese Sign Language to employees at the SciTech Plaza Shopping Center and Beijing International Club Restaurant • Demonstrated the usage of the producet Yadu air purifier in front of all CEO, Government leaders, Supervisors to show that Deaf person is capable of giving presentation. • “Sign Language Corner” at the Shopping Center to increase awareness about deaf culture • Typed articles about issues regarding to economic the commercial center as well as internal company matters • Prepared and decorated at workplace for festivals • Received “Employee of Year” award (2000) |
January- December 2001 |
| Advertisement Designer | McDonald’s - Beijing, China • Responsible for decorations for parties and festivals • Designed and updated bulletin board in order to inform the people about upcoming events and parties. • Interpret for international deaf customers • Recognized with award for “Excellent Employee” |
September 1996-August 2000 |
| Product Processor | Black-Boned Chicken Essence Factory
- Beijing, China • Operated machine that processes medicines |
July 1993- August 1996 |
| English, American Sign Language, Chinese, Chinese Sign
Language Filmmaker, Motion Graphics Designer, Web Designer and Film-editing. |
| Gallaudet University Dance Company - Fall 2004 to Spring 2005 |
| Dance Company of Beijing -1981 to 1993 |
| Sports team of Beijing Deaf school- 1985 to 1993 |
| Advertisement activator of Deaf school- 1985-1993 |
| • Excellent employee-2000 Yadu Science and Technology Company Beijing, China |
| • Web Design second prize twice- 2000 A representative of Disable Persons’ Association of Beijing’s Xicheng District, China |
| • Excellent employee-1997 McDonald’s of Beijing, China |
| • Honor student and dancer- 1986-1993 |