- Position Title
- Blind Rehabilitation Specialist (Manual Skills)
- Agency
- Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- HN-10579421-19-KH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, August 29, 2019 to Thursday, September 5, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current permanent Federal employee from an agency other than Department of Veterans Affairs?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements for appointment as a Blind Rehabilitation Specialist. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
1.
Are you proficient in spoken and written English Language?
2.
Do you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major field of study in blind or vision rehabilitation, closely related program in rehabilitation, special education for the visually impaired, family and consumer science education, or technology and industrial arts education; OR
A bachelor's degree (without a major field of study as outlined above) that included or was supplemented by at least one of the following:
* At least 30 semester hours of directly related, upper level undergraduate courses (e.g., at least 200-course level or higher, or as identified by the college or university).
* One full year of directly related graduate level coursework (typically at least 15-18 semester hours).
* A certificate from an accredited college or university in the core curriculum in orientation and mobility, vision rehabilitation therapy, assistive technology for blind and visually impaired individuals, or low vision therapy and a directly related practicum/internship in the occupation, either included in the degree or post-degree.
Foreign Graduates must have proof of a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (or foreign equivalent, as verified through an independent credential evaluation company), with a specialization in Blind Rehabilitation.
A bachelor's degree (without a major field of study as outlined above) that included or was supplemented by at least one of the following:
* At least 30 semester hours of directly related, upper level undergraduate courses (e.g., at least 200-course level or higher, or as identified by the college or university).
* One full year of directly related graduate level coursework (typically at least 15-18 semester hours).
* A certificate from an accredited college or university in the core curriculum in orientation and mobility, vision rehabilitation therapy, assistive technology for blind and visually impaired individuals, or low vision therapy and a directly related practicum/internship in the occupation, either included in the degree or post-degree.
Foreign Graduates must have proof of a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (or foreign equivalent, as verified through an independent credential evaluation company), with a specialization in Blind Rehabilitation.
INSTRUCTIONS: Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your background and experience or education. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSES YOU SELECT.
3.
GS-09 Level: Do you possess one (1) year of experience OR completion of at least two full years of progressive graduate education or a master's degree in a field directly related to the position?
In addition, you must meet the following KSAs:
1) Knowledge of policies and procedures of the blind/vision rehabilitation service.
2) Knowledge of administration and interpretation of assessments and evaluations in blind/vision rehabilitation.
3) Ability to develop a basic written blind/vision rehabilitation plan from assessment results and develop more complex plans with consultation from supervisor.
4) Skill in instructing Veterans and families in a meaningful rehabilitation program and applying blind/vision rehabilitation therapeutic techniques.
5) Ability to recommend appropriate blind/vision prosthetic devices for Veterans within the scope of practice.
6) Ability to serve as team coordinator for assigned Veterans during their rehabilitation programs.
In addition, you must meet the following KSAs:
1) Knowledge of policies and procedures of the blind/vision rehabilitation service.
2) Knowledge of administration and interpretation of assessments and evaluations in blind/vision rehabilitation.
3) Ability to develop a basic written blind/vision rehabilitation plan from assessment results and develop more complex plans with consultation from supervisor.
4) Skill in instructing Veterans and families in a meaningful rehabilitation program and applying blind/vision rehabilitation therapeutic techniques.
5) Ability to recommend appropriate blind/vision prosthetic devices for Veterans within the scope of practice.
6) Ability to serve as team coordinator for assigned Veterans during their rehabilitation programs.
4.
GS-11 Level: Do you possess one (1) year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) OR three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Doctoral Degree; or Doctoral Degree in Blind Rehabilitation or a directly related field?
In addition to meeting the KSAs described at the GS-9 level, you must fully demonstrate the following professional KSAs:
1) Knowledge and understanding of highly specialized complex evaluations and diagnostic tests and procedures of blind/vision rehabilitation.
2) Ability to properly assess Veterans having diverse and multiple disabilities to make recommendations for blind/vision rehabilitation therapeutic interventions.
3) Skill in writing a blind/vision rehabilitation plan that includes evaluation information from multiple disciplines with observable, measurable goals and that identifies specific outcomes.
4) Skill in instructional methods and learning principles.
5) Ability to employ interventions, unusual motivational techniques and coordinate treatment with other professionals to achieve outcomes of the rehabilitation plan.
6) Ability to recommend appropriate blind/vision rehabilitation prosthetic devices for Veterans within scope of practice, making adaptations and modifications as required.
In addition to meeting the KSAs described at the GS-9 level, you must fully demonstrate the following professional KSAs:
1) Knowledge and understanding of highly specialized complex evaluations and diagnostic tests and procedures of blind/vision rehabilitation.
2) Ability to properly assess Veterans having diverse and multiple disabilities to make recommendations for blind/vision rehabilitation therapeutic interventions.
3) Skill in writing a blind/vision rehabilitation plan that includes evaluation information from multiple disciplines with observable, measurable goals and that identifies specific outcomes.
4) Skill in instructional methods and learning principles.
5) Ability to employ interventions, unusual motivational techniques and coordinate treatment with other professionals to achieve outcomes of the rehabilitation plan.
6) Ability to recommend appropriate blind/vision rehabilitation prosthetic devices for Veterans within scope of practice, making adaptations and modifications as required.
5.
Do you possess at least one active, current, full and unrestricted certification to be eligible for appointment. Certification must be granted by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP), or another equivalent, closely related professional credential in special education or rehabilitation.
The following is a verification statement. RESPONSE TO THIS STATEMENT IS MANDATORY. Please note, if you do not answer this question, it will result in you not being considered for this position.
6.
VERFICATION STATEMENT: Your rating is subject to verification based on the resume, narratives and other relevant documents you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. Deliberate attempts to falsify information are grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information on your application can result in your being barred from federal employment.