Senior Rehabilitation Specialist

The Family Support Division, Rehabilitation Services for the Blind (RSB), is seeking applications for a Senior Rehabilitation Specialist for the Blind. The base location will be in St Louis County RSB Office located at 9900 Page Ave., St. Louis, MO.

This is professional work in the Family Support Division/Rehabilitation Services for the Blind in developing employment opportunities for blind and visually impaired individuals and in providing in-service training to agency staff in the area of job placement skills.

An employee in this class is responsible for the development of employment opportunities at all levels of employment for blind and visually impaired individuals throughout the state. Work also includes training vocational rehabilitation counselors in methods of working with prospective employers and in how to instruct clients in job seeking skills. Employees exercise independence in the formulation of procedures and performance of work, however, unusual problems and matters affecting general policy are referred to the supervisor. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Surveys placement possibilities for individuals who are blind and visually impaired in various occupations, analyzing specific processes to determine the adaptations required and demonstrates to employers how these adaptations would be
• Develops employment opportunities for individuals who are blind and visually impaired in all areas of the state through employer
• Provides training for vocational rehabilitation counselors in making effective placement contacts and in developing employment opportunities and job seeking
• Serves as resource for vocational rehabilitation counselors on employment possibilities and in the preparation of rehabilitation plans for
• Provides employers with descriptions and demonstrations of available equipment that allow for individuals who are blind and visually impaired to perform job duties traditionally thought to require sight.
• Works with employers to provide information regarding the abilities of individuals who are blind and visually impaired
• Serves as a resource to employers regarding employer responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Establishes an automated statewide listing of available jobs for individuals who are blind and visually impaired.
• Analyzes difficulties experienced by individuals who are blind and visually impaired seeking employment and makes recommendations for solving the problems
• Maintains necessary case records and employer contact
• Performs other related work as

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 24 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Counseling, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Disability Studies, Human Resources, Business Administration, Special Education, Psychology, or Social Work; and, two or more years of professional experience providing services to and/or advocacy for individuals with disabilities.

(Graduate study in the areas listed above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for one year of the stated experience.) OR

One year of experience in a public or private rehabilitation agency for blind and visually impaired persons or in the Family Support Division/Rehabilitation Services for the Blind at or above the level of Rehabilitation Counselor for the Blind II, Rehabilitation Teacher for the Blind, or Area Coordinator, Business Enterprises for the Blind.

Recruitment Area: Accepting applications from all qualified applicants.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibili ty for health insurance coverage. Your total compensa tion is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

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