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***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. ***
UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF THE DISTRICT Ill BRANCH OFFICE MANAGER THIS INDIVIDUAL WILL LEARN TO FUNCTION AS A PROFESSIONAL IN PROVIDING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE GENERAL FIELD AND THE HIGH SCHOOLS WITHIN THE COUNTIES SERVED. THIS INDIVIDUAL WILL PROVIDE A FULL RANGE OF SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS AND THOSE WITH DEAFNESS AND HEARING IMPAIRMENTS. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: PROVIDING REHABILITATION COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE TO THE MOST SIGNIFICANTLY DISABLED. THEY WILL INCORPORATE REHABILITATION TECHNIQUES AND STANDARDS TO PLAN AND ARRANGE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES TO THOSE WITH PHYSICAL AND/OR MENTAL DISABILITIES, TO ASSIST THEM IN OBTAINING OR MAINTANING COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT. THESE TECHNIQUES MAY INCLUDE VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT, GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING REGARDING VOCATIONAL GOAL, REFERRING CLIENTS FOR EVALUATIONS AND DIAGNOSTICS AND DEVELOPING COMPREHENSIVE PLANS FOR EMPLOYMENT. THEY WILL EVALUATE MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR SERVICES, AS WELL AS IMPACT OF THE DISABILITY. THEY WILL HAVE EXTENSIVE CONTACT WITH THE PUBLIC THROUGH COMMUNITY GROUPS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS IN REPRESENTING THE DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES AND THE AGENCY'S MISSION. THEY WILL ALSO SERVE AS A RESOURCE FOR BUSINESSES AND EMPLOYERS OR REPRESENTATIVES OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES.
*As a condition of employment, an inquiry into job-related information will be completed, which may include, but is not limited to: criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or discovering disqualifying information will result in denial or dismissal from employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when it is discovered.
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Minimum Qualifications
Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.