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> RELEASED: July 16, 1997
> CLOSING DATE: August 13, 1997
> AN# 97-09467-0538 OC
>                               P L E A S E  P O S T
>                             STATE OF IDAHO ANNOUNCES
>                              COUNSELOR FOR THE BLIND
>                  COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
>
>                           CURRENT OPENING - IDAHO FALLS
> This announcement will be used to fill future openings in Idaho Falls
> only.
>
>   Salary Range: $1,052.80 - $1,548.24 every two weeks ($13.16 -
> $19.35 hourly)
>
> DUTIES:
>
> >    Contacts doctors, public and private agencies and other referral
> sources to
>      locate potential clients.
> >    Contacts potential clients and explains services and interviews
> them to
>      determine eligibility for services and scope of services needed.
> >    Authorizes medical examinations or other testing services.
> >    Prepares rehabilitation plan outlining clients' career plans,
> objectives,
>      services needed, and evaluation criteria.
> >    Authorizes client services from vendors and other agencies.
> >    Maintains records of client and employer contacts.
> >    Counsels clients and family members regarding issues and
> problems related to
>      blindness.
> >    Advises clients on rehabilitation and employment goals.
> Responds to
>      inquiries concerning blindness and department services.
> >    Maintains current information regarding technology and equipment
> available
>      for the blind.
> >    Represents the Commission at service organization meetings.
>
> EXAMINATION: 100% Rating of education and experience. A minimum score
> of 70 is
> required to place on the register.
>
> Complete application form (PC-1) and respond to the questions on the
> back of the
> announcement.  Refer to Application Procedures Form for complete
> instructions.
>
> Mail application package to: OR
> IDAHO PERSONNEL COMMISSION
> PO BOX 83720
> BOISE, IDAHO 83720{
> >066
>
> Deliver application package to:
> IDAHO PERSONNEL COMMISSION
> 700 WEST STATE STREET
> BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0066
>
> THE STATE OFFERS COMPETITIVE BENEFITS
>
> Any questions, please contact IPC, (208) 334-2263.
> Toll Free # 1-800-554-5627; TDD 1-800-542-5738; FAX # (208) 334-3182
> Your application must be received by 5 p.m. Mountain Time on closing
> date listed
> above.
>
> Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national
> origin, sex, age,
> or disability. Appropriate consideration shall be given to veterans
> in accordance
> with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. PC-1.A -
> Qualifications Statement (TRAEX)
>
>      COUNSELOR FOR THE BLIND  Class Code:    09467
>
> Examination Scoring Information
>
> 1. You must completely answer all of the following questions. A
> resume will not
> substitute. 2. Use a separate sheet of paper. Answer each item. Be
> specific. 3.
> To achieve your highest possible score, describe fully all of your
> pertinent
> education and/of experience for this position.  Once your application
> has been
> scored, no additional Information wi be accepted. Indicate dates, and
> name and
> phone number of person(s} who can verify it. Items listed are minimum
> requirements. Include in your responses your specific job duties,
> employment
> dates, and employers. For training or education, include the course
> title, content
> and course/class length. 4. Retain a copy of your entire application.
> We will not
> return it or make copies for you.
>
> These positions work for the Blind Commission. Your clients will have
> concerns
> related to blindness including: enhancing daily living skills such as
> cane travel,
> home economics, and reading Braille; understanding common etiologies,
> prognosis,
> and treatment for various eye diseases; and current technology for
> the blind. You
> should be very familiar with rehabilitation processes of disabled
> clients, and be
> able to work with national, state, and local resources for the blind.
> Typically,
> a vocational rehabilitation or human service type college degree or
> an equivalent
> amount of experience working with disabled individuals would qualify.
>
> REHABILITATION
>
> Describe how you gained a S knowledge of vocational rehabilitation
> processes
> including plan development.
>
> 2. Describe how you gained some knowledge of federal and state laws
> and
> regulations related to vocational rehabilitation .
>
> COUNSELING
>
> 3. Describe how you gained S knowledge of how to counsel individuals
> regarding the
> abilities of disabled individuals.
>
> COMMUNICATION
>
> 4. How have you gained some knowledge of how to conduct fact-finding
> interviews?
>
> ,. Describe your experience: a. preparing records and writing
> reports; b.
> conducting oral presentations before groups. (Describe the nature of
> the
> presentations and the size of the group.)
>
> 5/94 TRAEX
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> **********************************************************************
> ***************
>
> Please indicate any accommodation you request to satisfy the above
> requirements
> or for testing.
> For further information, call (208) 3342263, or TDD 1-800-5424738.
>
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>

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assistant: From: Andy Baracco <abaracco@netcom.com>
Subject: Re: idaho job
For that pay? You've got to be kidding!
On 18 Jul 1997, BRETT K WINCHESTER wrote: