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>For that pay? You've got to be kidding!
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>On 18 Jul 1997, BRETT K WINCHESTER wrote:
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>> I am sorry if there are scannoes in this message.
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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
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>>                           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)
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>> DUTIES:
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>> >    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
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>> 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
>>
>> **********************************************************************
>> ***************
>>
>> 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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assistant: From: shawn keen <orange@texas.net>
Subject: Re: idaho job
wunder what the cost of living is up there andy.
At 08:57 PM 7/18/97 -0700, you wrote: