University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Vocational Rehab Consultant – Northern VA/Washington, DC

Working under general supervision and technical direction, responsible for managing assigned caseload to ensure individuals receive appropriate services in order to return-to-work and normal activity timely and in the most cost effective manner.

1. Interview and evaluate claimants to determine degree of disability and employability.
2. Provide vocational services to claimant’s cases, which do possess difficult case issues and/or injuries.
3. Develop and implement the vocational rehabilitation plan.
4. Conduct ongoing assessments of the plan for successful case management.
5. Act as liaison with all parties involved in the rehab process.
6. Complete and maintain appropriate documentation (i.e. case notes, reports, billing, etc.).
7. Develop and maintain effective business relationships with customers.
8. Accurately and appropriately charges for services rendered.
9. Perform additional duties and/or is assigned special projects as requested.
10. Must be available to travel and work irregular hours.

Qualifications:
Advanced ability to analyze and make sound judgments and to accurately document activities. Strong oral and written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with claimants, medical professionals, employers, claims staff and others. Excellent negotiation skills to effectively establish target return to work dates. Knowledge of state, local and federal laws related to vocational rehab. Masters’ Degree, Licensure/registration and special certification as required by law required in certain jurisdictions plus 1-3 years of work experience in vocational rehabilitation or related field, preferred (preferably in worker’s compensation). Bilingual skills preferred. Proficient computer skills and knowledge.

To apply:
Please visit the Liberty Mutual website and click on careers link. Once on the careers webpage, please search job number 11319 and follow application steps.

Vocational Rehab Consultant – Tarrytown, NY

Advance your career at Liberty Mutual - A Fortune 100 Company!

The goal of the Vocational Rehabilitation Case Manager is to ensure claimants are receiving appropriate services in order to return-to-work and normal activity in a timely manner. This is accomplished through the review and analysis of a caseload of claims to identify potential candidates for Vocational Services. In addition to identification of candidates for vocational rehabilitation services, the Vocational Rehab Case Manager coordinates and directs the vocational rehabilitation plans for each assigned individual to ensure appropriate services are received. This role is responsible for the education and training of claims managers on the appropriate use of vocational services in the management of claims.

Responsibilities:
Interview and evaluate claimants to determine degree of disability and employability. Provide vocational services to claimant’s cases, which do possess difficult case issues and/or injuries. Develop and implement the vocational rehabilitation plan. Conduct ongoing assessments of the plan for successful case management. Act as liaison with all parties involved in the rehab process. Complete and maintain appropriate documentation (i.e. case notes, reports, billing, etc.). Develop and maintain effective business relationships with customers. Accurately and appropriately charges for services rendered. Perform additional duties and/or is assigned special projects as requested. Must be available to travel and work irregular hours.

Qualifications:
Advanced ability to analyze and make sound judgments and to accurately document activities. Advanced oral and written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with claimants, medical professionals, employers, claims staff and others. Excellent negotiation skills to effectively establish target return to work dates. Advanced knowledge of state, local and federal laws related to vocational rehab. Masters’ Degree, Licensure/registration and special certification as required by law required in certain jurisdictions plus 1-3 years of work experience in vocational rehabilitation or related field, required (preferably in worker’s compensation). Bilingual skills preferred. Proficient computer skills.

To apply: Please visit the Liberty Mutual website and click on careers link. Once on the careers webpage, please search job number 09833 and follow application steps.

Hometown Behavioral Heath Services, located at 503 S.E. Lindsey, Hoxie, Arkansas, is now hiring Licensed Therapists and Case Managers. LicensedTherapists must be able to perform individual, family, and group therapy with children, adolescents and adults. Must be Masters level and licensed in the State of Arkansas. Case Managers must have a Bachelors degree in social work or related field.

If you’re looking for a company with a great working environment, fax or mail resume to:

Melanie Volner, LPC, Director of Clinical Operations,
P.O. Box 299, Hoxie, AR 72433
Fax: 870-886-1334
Phone: 870-886-1333
Web: www.hometownbhs.com

CALL FOR STUDENT POSTER PRESENTATIONS

The Arkansas Rehabilitation Association (ARA) invites your participation in the 2010 Annual Training Conference, which will be held May 26-28, 2010 at the Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

The theme of the 2010 Annual Training Conference is Staying Ahead of the Game: Technology, Innovation and Top Notch Service Delivery. All interested undergraduate and graduate students are invited to submit proposals for poster presentations.

The Student Poster Program Committee will review and select submissions that consider the proposals’ contributions to a well-balanced program of interest to the members of the ARA, who represent public and private rehabilitation agencies, facilities, hospitals, schools and other organizations serving the needs of individuals with disabilities.

For more information, please download the printable announcement and registration form here.

There are currently 3 open positions for Rehabilitation Counselor’s in
Wichita, KS. If you know of anyone with a Master’s degree in Rehab.
Counseling or other related fields that may be interested in applying please
forward this information on to them. The link below contains the information
about the positions and how to apply.

For more information: http://da.ks.gov/ps/pub/reqinfo.asp?id=164944

Job Title: Voc Rehab Counselor I: 140457
Agency: Dept of Assistive & Rehab Serv
City: San Angelo
Department: San Angelo
Contact: AccessHR Service Center Telephone: 888-894-4747
Salary Range: $2,802.75 - $4,344.16
Closing Date: 1/25/2010

Job Title: Voc Rehab Counselor I: 141176
Agency: Dept of Assistive & Rehab Serv
City: Houston
Department: Houston East End
Contact: AccessHR Service Center Telephone: 888-894-4747
Salary Range: $2,802.75 - $3,573.50
Closing Date: 2/4/2010

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR OBTAINING JOB INFORMATION:
- In the internet, put in this website: http://www.dars.state.tx.us/
- Then select at the top of the screen, News & Information, there will be a pull down menu;
- Select Jobs;
- Health & Human Services Job Center page will appear;
- Locate the City option, Select desired location (no other areas should be changed);
- Hit the Search box directly below;
- This will actually bring up all available jobs in location selected.

Please review the below questions as they will be helpful in the application process. Everything is done on on-line.
Question: How do I apply?
Answer: Once you have found the position that you would like to apply to, simply click on the “Apply to this job” link. This link takes you through the application process.

Question: Who do I call if I have a question about my application?
Answer: You may call the service center at 1-888-894-4747. They will answer any questions you may have regarding your status for a requisition or completing your application.

Question: Do I have to complete an application to apply? Can’t I just submit a resume?
Answer:
You must complete a State of Texas application to apply to a position. Once you have applied, you may also submit a resume to your profile; however, submitting a resume does not submit you to a job.

TRANSITION SPECIALIST

LIGHTHOUSE OF THE BIG BEND JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Transition Specialist
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Assistant Director

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BASIC FUNCTION: Provides instruction to high school students who are blind and visually impaired. Provides instruction in adaptive travel skills, personal and home management, communications, social services, recreation/leisure, and vocational skills. The primary goal of this position is to provide the highest quality instructional services possible to transition-age students who are blind or visually impaired. Curriculum includes but is not limited to the following: Independent Living Services, Vocational Services, Braille, Keyboarding and Computer Technology Training, and Orientation and Mobility Services.

WORK DIRECTION: Works under the direction of the Senior Transition Specialist

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct comprehensive functional assessments to identify immediate and long term goals;
• Develop, with clients, individualized service plans;
• Provide center-based, outreach and itinerant instructional services appropriate to the assessed needs and goals of the client;
• Travel within the eleven county area served by the Lighthouse to provide services to students who are blind in their school, home, work, or group setting as required;
• Teach a variety of experiential classes during the daily Summer Transition Program, (June – August) both at the facility and off-site as required;
• Coordinate the implementation of service plans and curriculum;
• Prepare and follow lesson plans;
• Facilitate the individual’s and family’s psychosocial adjustment to blindness;
• Participate in any Transition Services team meetings with other providers including the school systems in each county to ensure the comprehensive delivery of services;
• Communicate with other instructors, supervisors, and staff regarding client progress and provide written documentation as requested;
• Assist in the development of the Transition curriculum;
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and other required case management information that are clear, concise, behavioral, objective, measurable, and reflect functional outcomes related to instructional process;
• Identify and acquire instructional materials necessary to support the Transition curriculum;
• Participate in available continuing education and staff development opportunities;
• Promote community education and awareness through public speaking, community committees, and consultations;
• Contribute to continuous programmatic quality improvement by innovating and/or seeking opportunities to promote professional growth;
• Participate in agency activities and events as appropriate and necessary;
• Adhere to the “Rehabilitation Teaching Code of Ethics” which is included in the Lighthouse’s Personnel Policy;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITON REQUIREMENTS:

• Required relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Visual Disabilities or in related field (e.g. Special Education, Education, Occupational Therapy, etc.);
• Prefer certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired, and/or eligible for certification;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required;
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail and Internet required;
• Prefer expertise with assistive technology such as screen magnifiers, screen readers, note taking devices, Braille translation software, refreshable Braille displays, and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.

EARLY INTERVENTION /ORIENTATION & MOBILITY SPECIALIST

Lighthouse of the Big Bend Job Description

TITLE: Early Intervention/Orientation & Mobility Specialist
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Senior Early Intervention Specialist

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BASIC FUNCTION: Provides approximately 25 hours/week early childhood intervention services, working with families of children from newborn to age 5 who are blind or visually impaired; provides approximately 15 hours per week orientation and mobility services to transition and college students. Services are primarily provided in the home and at schools in the eleven counties of the Big Bend.

WORK DIRECTION: Works under the direction of the Senior Early Intervention Specialist.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Travel within the eleven county area served by the Lighthouse to provide services to children age 0-5, and students age 14 and up who are blind in their home, school, or group setting as required;
• Conduct assessments to establish, in consultation with parent(s) or guardian, an individual service plan including immediate and long term goals;
• Provide home, community and center-based instruction as appropriate to the needs of the child or student;
• Prepare and follow curriculum and lesson plans;
• Collaborate with other community agencies as a member of the child’s and family’s IFSP team in accordance with the Early Steps Program (Part C) and with local school districts as a member of the child’s IEP team (Part B);
• Facilitate the client and family’s psychosocial adjustment to blindness or visual impairment;
• Complete required reports to document client’s progress, including evaluations, goals, and daily and monthly progress reports;
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and other required case management information that are clear, concise, behavioral, objective, measurable, and reflect functional outcomes related to instructional process;
• Identify and acquire instructional materials necessary to support the Early Intervention or Orientation & Mobility curriculum;
• Participate in available continuing education and staff development opportunities;
• Contribute to continuous programmatic quality improvement by innovating and/or seeking opportunities to promote professional growth;
• Participate in agency activities and events as appropriate and necessary;
• Adhere to the “Rehabilitation Teaching Code of Ethics” which is included in the Lighthouse’s Personnel Policy;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITON REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferable in Visual Disabilities as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired or related field;
• Certification in Orientation & Mobility instruction, and/or eligible for certification;
• VIISA and INSIGHT certification (must obtain if not certified);
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required;
• Computer skills including word processing, Access database, e-mail and Internet required.

The UALR Rehabilitation Counseling program is looking for a Graduate Assistant for the Spring 2010 term. We invite all interested students to apply online at http://www.ualr.edu/gradschool/application.php. Please also e-mail Dr. Sola Kippers at smkippers@ualr.edu if you are interested and/or have questions.

The Graduate Assistant position is 20 hours per week of work with a paid stipend, along with paying for up to 9 credit hours of tuition. To qualify for the Graduate Assistant position, you must be enrolled in, at least, nine credit hours coursework and in good academic standing. The Graduate Assistant position is for the Spring 2010 semester. This position requires that you work on campus, during business hours, Monday through Friday. This is NOT a job that can be done from a distance.

Job Title: Voc Rehab Counselor I: 135275
Agency: Dept of Assistive & Rehab Serv
City: Fort Worth
Department: Fort Worth South
Contact: AccessHR Service Center Telephone: 888-894-4747
Salary Range: $2,802.75 - $3,573.50
Closing Date: 11/24/2009

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR OBTAINING JOB INFORMATION:

• In the internet, put in this website: http://www.dars.state.tx.us/
• Then select at the top of the screen, News & Information, there will be a pull down menu;
• Select Jobs;
• Health & Human Services Job Center page will appear;
• Locate the City option, Select desired location (no other areas should be changed);
• Hit the Search box directly below;
• This will actually bring up all available jobs in location selected.

Please review the below questions as they will be helpful in the application process. Everything is done on on-line.
Question: How do I apply?
Answer: Once you have found the position that you would like to apply to, simply click on the “Apply to this job” link. This link takes you through the application process.

Question: Who do I call if I have a question about my application?
Answer: You may call the service center at 1-888-894-4747. They will answer any questions you may have regarding your status for a requisition or completing your application.

Question: Do I have to complete an application to apply? Can’t I just submit a resume?
Answer:
You must complete a State of Texas application to apply to a position. Once you have applied, you may also submit a resume to your profile; however, submitting a resume does not submit you to a job.