Job Announcement: Planner, Mental Health Trainer
The Missouri Department Of Elementary And Secondary Education
“Making a Positive Difference Through Education and Service”
VACANCY NOTICE
Vacancy Title: Planner, Mental Health Training (Grant Funded Position up to Four Years)
Job Order Number: 7149041
Location / City: Statewide, To Be Determined
Section / Division: Vocational Rehabilitation
Salary: $40,000 annually (P-50)
Posting Period: September 22, 2008 (Open Until Filled)
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE CANDIDATES SHOULD POSSESS
Master’s degree from an accredited college / university in rehabilitation counseling, counseling, guidance and counseling, clinical psychology, or clinical social work with experience in vocational counseling. Two years of successful and progressively responsible employment in he federal/state Community Mental Health Center and/or Vocational Rehabilitation program. (Other qualifications and experience, which in the opinion of the Commissioner of Education meet the requirements of the position, may be accepted).
EXAMPLES of WORK PERFORMED
(The incumbent must possess the ability to perform the essential functions below either with or without reasonable accommodation).
*1. Develop and facilitate training, consultation, supervision modeling, skills demonstrations and problem-solving skills for the implementation of Evidence Based Supported Employment.
*2. Provide technical assistance with the necessary intensity and frequency to ensure the success of the project.
*3. Represent DMH - Comprehensive Psychiatric Services and DESE – Vocational Rehabilitation in regional and national meetings related to the implementation of Evidence Based Supported Employment.
*4. Collect and report employment outcome information in accordance with the parameters of the grant, the Division of Comprehensive Psychiatric Services and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
5. Other duties will be assigned to facilitate the active partnership between the Division of Comprehensive Psychiatric Services and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in the provision of Evidence Based Supported Employment.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
An application packet, consisting of a cover letter, resume, Application for Employment and copy of college transcripts, should be sent using one of the following options:
· By mail to Job Order Number (shown above), Human Resources, Vocational Rehabilitation, 3024 Dupont Circle, Jefferson City, MO 65109-6188.
· Electronically to vacancy@vr.dese.mo.gov. Documents must be attached to the e-mail in PDF or Word format, with the job order number in the subject line.
· By fax to Human Resources at 573.751.1441 - include job order number.
Application for Employment can be found at http://dese.mo.gov/vr/application.pdf; it may be requested by calling 573.751.3251, or by writing Human Resources, Vocational Rehabilitation, 3024 Dupont Circle, Jefferson City, MO 65109-6188.
If college transcripts are sent separately, they must be sent to the job order number.
If applying for more than one vacancy, a separate application packet is required for each job order number; copies are accepted. Application packets will not be kept on file for consideration of other positions.
* Essential Functions EOE
BENEFITS
(For a Full-Time Position)
VACATION: Generally accrue 10 hours per month for employees with up to ten years of creditable service.
SICK LEAVE: Generally accrue 10 hours per month.
FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE: After 12 months or 1250 hours of employment, 12 weeks of unpaid leave is available for employees as laid out in the policy.
ORGAN / BONE MARROW DONATION LEAVE: Five work days given for bone marrow donation and 30 work days given for organ donation.
SCHOOL VISIT LEAVE: Up to 8 hours of paid leave for assisting in the classroom with curricular activities or visiting with child’s teacher on curricular activities and other events as outlined in the policy.
HOLIDAYS: 12 holidays per year.
RETIREMENT: Vested after 5 years of creditable service.
LIFE INSURANCE: Free basic life insurance coverage equal to one times the employee’s annual salary. The minimum coverage amount will remain $15,000.
OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE: Employee may purchase up to 6 times their annual salary. Spouse and children life insurance coverage is available.
CAFETERIA PLAN: Easy tax savings on employee’s cost for qualified payroll deducted insurance plans, medical care and dependent care.
HEALTH PLANS: Employer-paid / subsidized plans available the first of the following month after employment.
DENTAL PLANS: Delta Dental insurance coverage is available.
VISION PLAN: Vision Service Plan (VSP) is available.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Up to six counseling visits per episode per family member per year.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees may enroll in the State of Missouri Deferred Compensation Plan at beginning of employment with a minimum of $35 per month. After 12 continuous months of State employment service the State will contribute an additional $35 per month to eligible employees.