CLASS CODE: 6026
PAY GRADE: 014

CLASS TITLE:REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN - BLIND

ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)

This is work assisting Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselors and other rehabilitation professionals providing services to eligible disabled individuals including the coordination of client activities or special projects.

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 client intake.
  • Assesses client's resources.
  • Implements necessary procedures to acquire or purchase medical/psychological information and arranges for the necessary medical evaluations at the direction of the VR counselor.
  • Schedules client training and makes necessary appointments for treatment.
  • Accompanies client when purchasing clothing, tools, equipment or attempting to obtain other similar benefits.
  • Performs job placement and job development activities for clients.
  • Resolves client transportation problems.
  • Performs follow-up and maintains client contact through telephone calls and home visits.
  • Reviews data for accuracy and completeness, performs research, records and traces documents.
  • Maintains specialized records, compiles information on costs, budgets and other data for reporting purposes.
  • Coordinates out-of-district services for clients.

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 medical and psychological aspects of rehabilitation.
  • Knowledge of community resources.
  • Knowledge of vocational rehabilitation process.
  • Knowledge of vocational rehabilitation policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of office procedures.
  • Knowledge of the medical aspects of rehabilitation.
  • Knowledge of vocational rehabilitation purchasing and accounting procedures.
  • Knowledge of basic data operations and terminology.
  • Skill in operation of general office equipment.
  • Ability to operate a computer terminal.
  • Ability to make decisions and to work independently.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Ability to maintain records.
  • Ability to compose correspondence without specific instructions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • A high school diploma or its equivalent and professional or nonprofessional experience in a public vocational rehabilitation program can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

EFFECTIVE:

6/29/1990

HISTORY: