[visionrehabtherapist] VA Job Posting: Manual Skills Instr in Waco TX
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- Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:06:55 -0400
This position is in one of the Blind Rehabilitation Centers.
Announcement Number: T38-2008- -LA-KY
Position/Position Number: Blind Rehabilitation Specialist (Manual
Skills Therapist)
GS-601-9 (#7296) target 11 or GS-601-11 (#7297)
Organizational Location: Blind Rehabilitation Service
Duty Station: Waco
Salary Range:
GS-9: $45,040 - $58,557 per annum
GS-11: $54,494 - $70,843 per annum
(INCLUDES 13.18 % LOCALITY COMPARABILITY PAY)
Area of Consideration:
Current permanent employees of Central Texas Veterans Health Care
System and Veterans Canteen Service
Duties and Responsibilities:
Hours of Duty: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. This position
serves on an inter-disciplinary team whose goal is the overall
rehabilitation of visually impaired veterans. The specialty is in
Manual Skills and responsible for the complete Manual Skills program of
assigned veterans. He/She performs comprehensive evaluations of
strengths and weaknesses related to manual skills, continually develops
treatment plans which are appropriate for patients’ capabilities and
needs, carries out an individual instructional program , and at
discharge, he/she counsels veterans on their level of achievement. The
incumbent instructs veterans in the use of power woodworking machines
as well as a whole range of basic crafts such as leather, copper,
ceramics, macramé, rug weaving, candle making and plastics fabrication.
He/She provides instruction in engine repair and home mechanics. The
instructor prepares, selects, adapts, modifies, and organizes training
methods and materials to meet the unique needs of each assigned
veteran. He/She is responsible for maintaining equipment in proper
working order and for the safe, hygienic operation of the instructional
area. The incumbent must be continually aware of the patients’ medical
and emotional status through review of the patients’ charts and through
consultation with the medical center staff. Necessary knowledge and
skills are consistently applied to provide care appropriate to the age
of the patients served throughout the facility and information needed
to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age-specific needs
is consistently interpreted, and the care needed is provided per
established policies and procedures. Incumbent records assessments,
progress notes, and discharge summaries in patients’ charts. Skills
learned in this area have a direct impact on veterans after they return
home following discharge. Improved manual dexterity, tactile skills,
and safe work habits contribute to an improved level of
self-confidence. By developing home mechanics skills, the veteran will
be more self-sufficient at home. In the small engine area, the veteran
can acquire a valuable hobby or a new vocation. All the Manual Skills
programs require special adaptations for blinded veterans with multiple
impairments. Knowledge is required on adapting Manual Skills to
individual needs through altering existing approaches and techniques or
even devising new ones in cases of multi-impairment. As a member of
the interdisciplinary team, the incumbent is active in his/her support
of other team members in order to achieve maximum overall
rehabilitation of patients and acts to create a positive, therapeutic
atmosphere within the Blind Rehab Service. Incumbent provides
counseling to blinded veterans to aid them in adjustment to sight loss.
Texas Motor Vehicle Operator’s license is required. The incumbent is
required to transport veterans to a variety of training activities.
Qualification Requirements:
Qualifications are derived from the Office of Personnel Management
Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific
Positions and the GS-601, General Health Science Series, available in
Human Resources Management Service (HRMS).
Basic Requirement: Must have successfully completed the requirements
for a four-year degree in Blind Rehabilitation.
GS-9: At the GS-9 level, in addition to completing the basic
requirement, must have one year specialized experience equivalent to
the GS-7 level in federal service OR 2 years of progressively higher
level graduate education leading to a Master’s degree or Master’s or
equivalent graduate degree in Blind Rehabilitation. Must meet
time-in-grade requirement of one year at the GS-9 level in federal
service. IF EDUCATION IS TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR EXPERIENCE, TRANSCRIPTS
MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION PACKET IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CREDIT.
GS-11: At the GS-11 level, in addition to completing the basic
requirement, must have one year specialized experience equivalent to
the GS-9 level in federal service OR 3 years of progressively higher
level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or
equivalent doctoral degree in Blind Rehabilitation. Must meet
time-in-grade requirement of one year at the GS-9 level in federal
service. IF EDUCATION IS TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR EXPERIENCE, TRANSCRIPTS
MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION PACKET IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CREDIT.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized
by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited
toward qualifications. Therefore, applicants must report only
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by this agency.
SELECTEE MAY BE REQUIRED TO TAKE AND SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL.
MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE. A COPY OF THIS LICENSE MUST BE A
PART OF THE APPLICATION PACKET.
Appointees to direct patient care positions must be proficient in
spoken and written English as required by 38 USC 7402(d) and 7407(d).
Rating and Ranking:
Qualified candidates will be rated and ranked on the following
knowledge, skills, and abilities:
a. Knowledge of the blind rehabilitation process and ability to apply
this knowledge in a multi-disciplinary setting.
b. Ability to evaluate patient’s needs, interests, and skill levels in
the Manual Skills area.
c. Ability to develop and execute appropriate individualized manual
skills program after interpreting the Low Vision treatment plan by the
Optometrist and considering the needs and capabilities of the veteran.
d. Ability to adapt training methods to effectively serve patients
with disability variables in addition to blindness.
e. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
How to apply:
Permanent employees who wish to be considered for this position must
obtain necessary forms through the internet address:
http://www.central-texas.med.va.gov/HRMS/forms.htm. VA FORM 5-4078
MUST BE RECEIVED IN Human Resources Management Service, BY CLOSE OF
BUSINESS ON CLOSING DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT. VA FORMS 5-4676A AND 5-4667B
MUST BE RECEIVED WITH SEVEN (7) CALENDAR DAYS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE OF
ANNOUNCEMENT. IN ADDITION, DUE TO THE eOPF PROJECT WE WILL NOT HAVE
ACCESS TO THE INFORMATION IN OFFICIAL PERSONNEL FILES TO DETERMINE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. PLEASE SUBMIT A RESUME OR OPTIONAL
FORM 612, APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT, DOCUMENTING PAST
EXPERIENCE AND TIME IN GRADE. Refer all questions to Karen Young,
Human Resources Specialist, extension 40311 or Lota Acosta, Human
Resources Assistant, extension 41812.
THIS IS A BARGAINING UNIT POSITION.
JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT ON PASSING A PHYSICAL (IF REQUIRED),
SATISFACTORY COMPLETION AND POSITIVE RESULTS OF THE FOLLOWING: THE
HEALTHCARE INTEGRITY AND PROTECTION DATA BANK (HIPDB), EXCLUSIONARY
INDIVIDUALS/ENTITIES (LEIE), BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND COMPLETION
AND ADJUDICATION OF FINGERPRINT INVESTIGATION.
IF PATIENT NEEDS ARISE, THE INCUMBENT OF THE ABOVE POSITION MAY BE
REASSIGNED WITHIN THE CENTRAL TEXAS VETERANS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.
NOTE: This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with
disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of
the application and hiring process, please notify the specialist listed
above. The decision on granting accommodation will be on a case
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: ACTIONS TO FILL THIS POSITION WILL NOT BE
BASED ON DISCRIMINATORY FACTORS
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