PAY GRADE: 419
CLASS TITLE:SENIOR REHABILITATION SPECIALIST - BLIND - SES
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is independent professional work providing direct rehabilitation services to visually impaired and multi-handicapped visually impaired individuals leading to maximum independent functioning and/or employment, and providing technical assistance to Rehabilitation Specialists - Blind.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
- Conducts in-depth interviews with a diverse group of blind and visually impaired clients to determine their eligibility for rehabilitation services and the feasibility for achieving a vocational independent living or educational goal.
- Determines existing problems and evaluates individual needs for achieving independence in daily living, in acquiring communication skills and/or obtaining suitable employment.
- Reviews the medical, social and psychological records of visually impaired clients, uses those records to document handicaps and potential and to plan appropriate rehabilitation services with minimal supervision.
- Provides guidance and counseling in career planning to eligible clients requiring complex rehabilitation strategies leading to employment.
- Authorizes and coordinates the purchase of medical, psychological and other special services required in the rehabilitation process.
- Assists rehabilitation specialists with the determination of rehabilitation strategies.
- Provides services to family members.
- Instructs clients in the use of technical aids and equipment.
- Provides in-service training for division staff and for other agencies' staff.
- Develops community contacts for employment opportunities, similar benefits and socialization.
- Develops, coordinates and implements special projects.
- Reviews and maintains complex client records.
- Manages case load budget under direction of the district manager.
- Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)
- Knowledge of the theories and practices in vocational rehabilitation guidance and counseling.
- Knowledge of interviewing techniques.
- Knowledge of medical and psychological aspects of disability groups.
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
- Knowledge of employment resources and vocational rehabilitation resources.
- Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
- Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of teaching the visually disabled.
- Knowledge of technological devices for visually impaired persons.
- Ability to compile, organize and analyze results.
- Ability to provide counseling and guidance in the area of career planning.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to review medical, social and psychological records of the visually impaired and to make recommendations for further examinations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EFFECTIVE:
7/1/2001
HISTORY:
06/29/1990
01/01/1984