REHAB COUNSELOR III
Agency: Arkansas Department of Human Services�
Date Posted: 01/09/2009
Posting Expires: 01/23/2009�
EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
SEE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in psychology,
sociology, or a related field; plus three years’ experience in rehabilitation
counseling or a related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Basic computer skills required; prefer experience in technology and resources for blind persons
JOB DUTIES:
Regular in-state travel to visit clients in their home. Occasional overnight in state or out of state travel is required for training and other assignments.
SPECIAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
DIVISION OF SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
HIRING OFFICIAL - CHRISTINA SHELBY
PENDING FREEZE APPROVAL
All DHS applicants must complete drug screening, as outlined in DHS Policy 1087, prior to being hired.
Applications are prescreened according to the state application, addenda, résumé, transcript, licenses and any other information that you submit. (With the exception of transcripts, do not submit references, certificates, or other documents; bring them to your interview.) Therefore, it is important that you submit complete and accurate information and that you complete the application form according to instructions. List all prior work experience, including military service, beginning with your most recent employment. (Include all experience, even if you do not believe that experience to be relevant to the position for which you are applying.) You may include volunteer or unpaid work as part of your work history; however, you should include the number of hours per week which you performed these duties.
When submitting your State Application, you may refer to your résumé for the Employment History if your résumé includes all the information requested in the Employment History section of the state application (month and year employment began and ended, weekly hours worked, etc.).
Inadequate completion of your job history will adversely impact your comparison with other candidates.
Benefit Package May Include: Health & Life Insurance, Vacation & Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Credit Union Available, Retirement, Career Bonus, and Deferred Compensation
State applications may be acquired at any Department of Human Services Office.
How To Apply Other Than The Internet
State applications may be acquired at any Department of Human Services Office or downloaded at the DHS Web site.
www.state.ar.us/dhs/oas/jobs
Applications may be mailed to
Department of Human Services
Office of Finance and Administration
P O Box 1437 - Slot W301
Little Rock AR 72203-1437
or faxed to 501-682-6569
POSITION NO.: 22097776M
CLASS CODE: M056
GRADE: 19
SALARY RANGE: $28,745.00 - $54,954.00 per year
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED? Yes
LOCATION INFORMATION
Job City: HARRISON / BOONE CO
Job County/Region: Boone
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact name: DHS Recruitment
Phone: 501-682-1001
Email: DHS.Recruiting@arkansas.gov
JOB DESCRIPTION:
CLASS SPECIFICATION
CLASS TITLE: REHABILITATION COUNSELOR III
CLASS CODE: M056
CLASS SUMMARY
The Rehabilitation Counselor III works under supervision and is responsible for developing and administering individualized written rehabilitation programs and providing counseling and referral services for eligible individuals. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency
policy.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
1. Interviews clients to determine eligibility, independent living or
vocational goals, and services needed.
2. Arranges and/or may administer and evaluate tests and examinations.
3. Analyzes information and develops individualized rehabilitation program
for client and explains available services.
4. Coordinates services with other agencies to implement rehabilitation
program.
5. Evaluates and documents clients’ progress and modifies rehabilitation
program as needed.
6. Provides individual and group therapeutic and supportive counseling.
7. Orients and trains lower-level counselors.
8. Presents information relative to rehabilitation programs and services to
educational institutions and public and private organizations.
9. May develop employment opportunities and provide placement services.
10. Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The Rehabilitation Counselor III has regular contact with state and federal agencies, private rehabilitation organizations, and colleges.
SPECIAL JOB DIMENSIONS
Frequent in-state travel is required.
KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
Knowledge of principles and practices of counseling, rehabilitation, and case
management.
Knowledge of agency and community services and programs.
Ability to interview, obtain, and provide oral and written technical
information.
Ability to provide guidance, support, and therapeutic counseling to clients.
Ability to develop individualized rehabilitation plans.
Ability to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs
and services and clients status in programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in psychology,
sociology, or a related field; plus three years’ experience in rehabilitation
counseling or a related field.
Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or
part of these basic requirements upon approval of the Qualifications Review
Committee.
Donna Walker, DSB Field Services Administrator
501-682-0326 OR: 800-960-9270
E-mail: donna.walker@arkansas.gov
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Updated 1.15.2009
