Job Title: Blind Rehabilitation Specialist

Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency: Veterans Health Administration

Job Announcement Number: VA 10-15

SALARY RANGE:

67,963.00 - 105,897.00 USD /year

Salary is commensurate upon qualifications and experience

OPEN PERIOD:

Monday, March 08, 2010 to Friday, March 26, 2010

SERIES & GRADE:

GS-0601-11/12

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full-TimePermanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

12

DUTY LOCATIONS:

1 vacancy - San Francisco County, CA

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:

Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.

JOB SUMMARY:

Be a member of a team providing compassionate healthcare to veterans.  We are an

employer of choice who is a center of excellence in patient care, education and research.

We value trust, respect, commitment, compassion, and excellence; we value you.  Go

to

http://www.va.gov/

 for more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Duties

Additional Duty Location Info:

1 vacancy - San Francisco County, CA

The Visual Impairment Services Team Coordinator is responsible for the VIST program

at the San Francisco VA Medical Center, coordinating all services to visually impaired

veterans and their families in the Medical Center's catchment area of Northern California.

The VIST Coordinator works in conjunction with the VIS Team and other support staff,

identifying the complex medical, re­habilitation, social, psychological, vocational

and other factors which must be considered in developing a comprehensive and sensitive

rehabilitation plan.  Develops screening and procedural mechanisms to identify this

target population within the medical center's catchment area and maintains appro­priate

linkages with the medical center and the community in support of program goals and

objectives. , The incumbent not only serves as a resource person in matters related

to visual impairment but also assists in the development of a focused treatment plan.

Develops effective working relationships with other health care professionals to

maintain a coordinated treatment program for those with multiple handicaps in addition

to blindness. Provides assistance to the medical and allied health staff with the

acquisition and replacement of low vision and sensory aids required in effecting

the blinded veteran's rehabilita­tion and/or daily living needs.  Conducts outreach

within the catchment area to find new patients.  Makes home visits to visually impaired,

severely disabled veterans who are unable to travel to the facility and counsels

them and their families about benefits to which they may be entitled as well as equipment

that would be feasible for use in the home environment.   The incumbent must have

a full knowledge of resources, both within the VA and the community, to meet identified

needs of visually impaired vet­erans and their families. Coordinates and follows

up on services provided by state and local or private agencies for the blind.  Insures

that a system is developed whereby eligible veterans are scheduled and seen for a

comprehensive periodic review of medical, social, and rehabilitative needs.  Maintains

records and files as appropriate for program management and evaluation purposes and

insures that accurate statistical data are compiled and forwarded to VA Central Office.

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Qualifications and Evaluations

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Basic Qualification Requirements:

Citizenship:  Must be a citizen of the United States.

Physical Requirements:

  Must meet the physical requirements for the position as determined by satisfactory

results of a physical examination.

Experience:

  One year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular

knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position,

and that is typically in or related to work of the position to be filled.

Specialized Experience:

   Specialized experience is gained working directly with patients with visual impairments

and/or other cognitive/functional impairments.  This experience would also include

evaluation and teaching/training of patients in activities of daily living, adaptive

skills in the home or work environment to equip patients to function as independently

as possible.

Grade Requirements:

GS-11:

  Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9

level in Federal Service.

GS-12:

  Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11

level in Federal Service.

 (Transcripts required; unofficial copy accepted) Major study in an academic field

related to the health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the

position.

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before

you can be appointed into this position.

Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Applicants who meet the qualification and basic requirements listed above

will be further evaluated by the Professional Standards Board

 for this occupation to determine the extent to which their work or related experience,

education, training awards, outside activities, and supervisory appraisal, etc.,

indicate they possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) of the position

and at what grade level.  All applicants should provide clear, concise examples that

show the level of accomplishment or degree to which they possess the KSA on a separate

sheet of paper or VA Form 4676a.  Incomplete, vague or contradictory information

may affect the rating.  In addressing your KSAs give examples of how the knowledge,

skill and/or ability has been used in your various jobs, volunteer work, organizational

duties, etc.

IN ORDER TO BE ACCURATELY RATED YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH KSA LISTED BELOW.

1.

Knowledge of and ability to apply the theories, principals and practices of blind

rehabilitation in service for both low vision and functionally blind individuals.

2.

   Knowledge of low vision functional assessment and training techniques and skills

and is able to incorporate them into the treatment plan for each patient.

3.

  Skill in communicating, both orally and in writing, with patients and families,

local, state and non-profit organizations and other health care professionals.

4.

  Skill in utilizing appropriate screening and evaluation techniques required to

appropriately provide direct patient care.

5.

Ability to perform case management to include community outreach and identification

of eligible veterans.

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Benefits and Other Info

BENEFITS:

You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs

shared with your employer. More info:

http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB

.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info:

http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info:

http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System

(FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may

continue in this program. More info:

http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info:

http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info:

http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour

of duty. More info:

http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI

If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized.

Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program

is run.

Qualified federal employees may be covered by our child care subsidy program or dependent

care flexible spending account. Our human resources office can provide additional

information on eligibility. More info:

http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#CCRS

Under a special program, we may reimburse a part of your Federally insured student

loan. Our human resources office can provide additional information on the program.

You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible,

but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered

benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info:

http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA

OTHER INFORMATION:

You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not

received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available

and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.

The materials you send with your application will not be returned.

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How To Apply

HOW TO APPLY:

Please review this announcement carefully

 and provide documentation that you meet all the qualifications required.  Failure

to provide all required information may result in loss of consideration or a lower

evaluation in rating and/or selection consideration.  Applicants will not be contacted

for additional information if their applications are incomplete or inadequate.  Complete

and submit the following:

1.  All applicants:  Please provide an email address

 on your application form or resume.  The address will be used to provide status

of your application i.e., receipt, assessment, referral and selection/nonselection.

2.  All applicants:

  A current “Application for Associated Health Occupations” (VA Form 10-2850c)

available on-line at

www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf

3.  All applicants:

  A current CV and/or resume describing your experience in detail.  Provide beginning

and ending dates (mm/yy) of employment, the average number of hours worked per week,

and a description of the duties for each position listed.

4.  All applicants:  “Declaration for Federal Employment” (OF-306), available

at

www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of306.pdf

5.  All applicants:

  A statement addressing all of the above Rating/Ranking factors/KSAs on plain paper

or “Employee Supplemental Qualifications Statement” (VA Form 4676a), available

on-line at

www.va.gov/vaforms/va/pdf/VA4676a.pdf

  To be considered well qualified you must satisfy all education, experience, and

knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) factor(s) for this position.

6.  All applicants:

  Copy of your college transcript(s).  Certificates/diplomas are not acceptable.

If selected for this vacancy, you will be required to submit official college transcript(s)

prior to appointment.

7.  All current or former Federal Employees – VA and non-VA:

  “Notification of Personnel Action” (SF-50's) documenting permanent status,

promotion action to highest grade held in the Federal government, and if applicable,

your separation SF-50.

8.  All veterans:

  â€œMilitary Discharge Certificate” for each enlistment (DD-214).  Please include

copy which shows type of discharge received.

9.  All 10 point preference eligible veterans:

  SF-15 “Application for 10 point Veteran Preference” (SF-15) and supporting

documentation stated on the SF-15.  This form is available on-line at

www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf

.   Preference will not be granted without proper documentation.

Send Application Material To:  VA Medical Center, 4150 Clement Street, San Francisco,

CA  94121, ATTN:  Human Resources Management Service (05).  To receive consideration,

all application material must be received, postmarked or faxed to 415-750-6953 no

later than the closing date of this announcement

.  Applications may be turned in at the Human Resource Office, Bldg. 2, 2

nd floor, Rm. 288, Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Mail your applications so it will be postmarked by closing date. If hand delivered,

be sure your application is received by closing date.

Please submit a narrative response to each knowledge, skill or ability listed. Your

response should describe what you did, how often you performed this activity, the

guidelines available, the complexity of the assignment, and who you performed the

activity for or with.

If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you

must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) showing your

position, title, series, grade and eligibility.

Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government

mail system will not be considered.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Sharon B. Taylor

Phone: 415-750-2107x4233

Fax: 415-750-6953

Email: sharon.taylor5@va.gov

Agency Information:

Department Of Veterans Affairs

4150 Clement Street (05)

Room 288

San Francisco, CA 94121

US

Fax: 415-750-6953

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your

qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will

be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.

We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

You will be notified of the outcome.

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Agency Information:

Department Of Veterans Affairs

4150 Clement Street (05)

Room 288

San Francisco, CA 94121

US

Fax: 415-750-6953

Questions about this job:

Sharon B. Taylor

Phone: 415-750-2107x4233

Fax: 415-750-6953

Email: sharon.taylor5@va.gov

Job Announcement Number:

VA 10-15

Control Number: 1837760

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