Job Description and Duties

This position is located in the city of Albany.

The Orientation Center for the Blind (OCB) program is a 24 hour, 7 days a week residential facility providing independent living skills and pre-vocational training services to adults who are blind/visually impaired.

Under direction of the OCB Assistant Administrator, the OCB Dormitory Counselor is responsible for oversight of daily activities for participants during non-instructional hours providing guidance and counseling support pertaining to adjustment to blindness; assisting with activities of daily living taught in classes that are performed outside of class in participant's non-training hours; insuring participants comply with dormitory rules and regulations; and arranging for medical attention when required. The dormitory counselor communicates participant and facility issues to appropriate OCB staff and completes necessary reports and records. After hours, the dormitory counselor insures the campus is secured and provides staff leadership in case of emergency or crisis, to include first aid intervention and engaging the medical community and/or law enforcement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• COUNSELOR, ORIENTATION CENTER FOR THE BLIND

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-418704

Position #(s):

813-095-9676-901

Working Title:

OCB Dormitory Counselor

Classification:

COUNSELOR, ORIENTATION CENTER FOR THE BLIND

$3,773.00 - $4,720.00

of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Alameda County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent Intermittent

• 1500 Hours

Department Information

If you are interested in becoming a part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) invites you to apply for this employment opportunity.

DOR administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country. We have a three-pronged mission to provide services and advocacy that assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. DOR provides consultation, counseling, and vocational rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the consumers we serve.

DOR is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented and skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of communities that exist in California and values fairness and inclusion. Diversity encompasses characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, veteran status, criminal history, and family structures.

Our work at DOR is guided by the following core values:

• We believe in the talent and potential of individuals with disabilities.

• We invest in the future through creativity, ingenuity, and innovation.

• We ensure our decisions and actions are informed by interested individuals and groups.

• We pursue excellence through continuous improvement.

• We preserve the public's trust through compassionate and responsible provision of services.

VISION STATEMENT:

Employment, independence, and quality for all Californians with disabilities.

MISSION STATEMENT:

DOR works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provides services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please visit our website to learn more about DOR and our mission.

Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov

Special Requirements

If mailing in an application, include JC#418704 / POS#813-095-9676-901 on your State Application (STD678) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section found under the "Questions" tab of your CalCareer application template. Applicants who do not submit the required information may not be considered for this job.

Minimum Qualifications: Equivalent to completion of two years of college, preferably including such courses as psychology, physiology, or mental health. (Two years of experience teaching blind adults may be substituted for not more than two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Employment Application (STD.678):

It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application in order of current and old work experience. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD.678 may not be considered.

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Rehabilitation

Attn: Personnel

• Unit 095 - JC-418704

721 Capitol Mall

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Rehabilitation

Personnel

• Unit 095 - JC-418704

721 Capitol Mall

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

1.Knowledge of mental health and guidance principles; personal and social problems of blind adults; principles and techniques of group activities for adults.

2.Ability to counsel adults; follow directions; secure respect and cooperation; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; keep records and prepare reports.

3.Have empathy, understanding, and a willingness to work with people with disabilities; able to work a flexible schedule, to include swing-shift, graveyard, weekends and holidays; good communication ability and able to work well with a team.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

There are many benefits to joining our team! We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:

• Pension through CALPERS

• Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance

• Medical benefits into retirement

• Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b

• Leave benefit options (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave)

• Paid Holidays

• Group Legal Services

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Wellness Services

For the latest information on the attractive benefits offered by the state of California, explore the Health Benefits Summary provided by CalHR.

General State Employment Benefits and Protections

Click here to view more information about the outstanding benefits offered to State employees.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Kerry Stamps

(510) 883-6009

kstamps@dor.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Office of Civil Rights

(916) 558-5850

Civil.Rights@dor.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for the Counselor, OCB position, you must first take the exam.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.