Blind Counselor

Older Blind Counselor -

State of South Carolina.

This position is being reposted. The mission of the SC Commission for the Blind (SCCB), established in 1966, is to provide quality individualized vocational rehabilitation services, independent living services, and prevention‑of‑blindness services to South Carolinians who are blind or visually impaired leading to competitive employment and social and economic independence. Our goal is to become a national model vocational rehabilitation agency for people who are blind and visually impaired, demonstrating quality services, accountability, innovation, effectiveness and efficiency.

• Create and maintain positive relationships with community partners, other state agencies, businesses, and referral sources.
• Determine eligibility for Older Blind Services.
• In partnership with the consumer, complete the older blind assessment and develop and implement an Individualized Plan for Independent Living (IPIL) that allows the consumer to exercise informed choice.
• Provide counseling and guidance towards the achievement of independent living goals. Coordinate services and caseload management to promote timely, quality service delivery.
• Provide home management tools and training as needed for older blind consumers.
• Input case data accurately and timely into the case management system to ensure the accuracy of federal and state reporting.
• Ensure purchased consumer goods and services are pre‑authorized and delivered in a timely manner in accordance with the IPIL.
• Ensure all cases are closed appropriately.

• State: A bachelor's degree and professional experience in human services or social services programs.
• Agency: A bachelor's degree and relevant experience. Experience may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis for a degree pursuant to SC State Human Resources Regulations.

• Considerable knowledge and the ability to work with older adults with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and deal courteously and effectively with the public.
• Ability to perform duties under limited supervision.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, consumers, and the public.

• Health, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• 15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days of sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Relocation reimbursement.
• State retirement plan and deferred compensation programs.
• Public service loan forgiveness.
• Employees holding FTE status earn additional annual leave the longer they remain employed with the state.
• Eligible new hires from out‑of‑state may receive up to $5,000 in reimbursements for certain expenses.

The SCCB is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.