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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY
Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.
DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and
federal partners to realize our collective visionthat every child, adult,
and
family in Arizona will be safe and economically secure.
DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to make Arizona
stronger by helping Arizonans reach their fullpotential through temporary
assistance
for those in need, and care for the vulnerable.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR
Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS)
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)
Job Location:
11420 North 19th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85029
www.azdes.gov
Posting Details:
Salary: $26.3222- $26.6541 hourly / ($48,510.17- $55,440.52 annually)
Grade: 20
Closing Date: Open until sufficient resumes are received
This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (minimum 2
days per week in the office/hoteling).
Job Summary:
Would you like to be part of an amazing culture that helps Arizonans reach
their full potential through temporary assistance? The Arizona Departmentof
Economic Security (DES) is looking for individuals that are committed to
service, community, and teamwork.
The Department of Economic Security, Division of Employment and
Rehabilitation Services (DERS) performs an integral role in
improvingArizona's workforce
by assisting individuals who are unemployed or underemployed, and those with
barriers, to prepare for and obtain meaningfulemployment. DERS supports
Arizona
employers with recruitment assistance by connecting them to a skilled
workforce.
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our
team as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with the
RehabilitationServices
Administration (RSA). This position will report to the Supervisor and
provide vocational rehabilitation counseling and guidance toindividuals with
disabilities
to address barriers to employment and gain the skills to enter, gain, or
retain employment.
Based on your qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following
tiers:
. Entry Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Bachelor's degree in a field of study reasonably related to rehabilitation
counseling or another field that reasonably prepares individuals to work
withindividuals
with disabilities and employers and two years of experience working with
individuals with disabilities
. Intermediate Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Master's degree in a field of study closely related to rehabilitation
counseling and one year of experience working with individuals with
disabilities.
(Closely related fields are defined by Commission on Rehabilitation
Counselor Certification.)
. Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Meets Intermediate credential requirements plus has a Certified
Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certification
Annual salary is commensurate with education and qualifications, ranging
from $48,510.17 - $55,440.52
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees
flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards,
commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work
Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and
inhoteling
spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona,
unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Job Duties:
Entry Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
. Introduces clients to the vocational rehabilitation program including
program eligibility criteria and client's right and responsibilities
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. Reviews client's medical and/or psychological information to identify
employment needs and goals as well as available services and resources
. Provides vocational counseling, career exploration, and labor market
exploration to determine suitable employment goals
. Meets with clients on a one-on-one basis to problem solve and establish or
modify an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE)
. Provides case management and maintains regular contact with clients,
service providers, and collaborative programs, and assess services and
IPEprogress
. Manages fiscal resources including authorizing, reviewing, and payment of
services
Intermediate Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
. Same duties as listed above and the following duties:
. Provides case management to clients with complex needs and goals
. Serves as program liaison for specialized groups
. Provides guidance to Entry Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors
Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
. Same duties listed above and the following duties:
. May serve as back up to the Rehabilitation Supervisor
. Provides case management to clients with high complexity level
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
. Knowledge of Federal and State laws, statutes, rules, regulations
pertaining to vocational rehabilitation services
. At least one year of case management experience
. Experience working with individuals with disabilities
. Broad knowledge of physical, mental, and cognitive disabilities
. Familiar with referral and community resources
. Understands computer access technology and assistive aids & devices
. Knowledge of occupational opportunities and labor market trends
. Ability to motivate clients in achieving goals
. Effective oral and written communication
. Strong time management skills
. Resourceful and problem solver
. Excellent interpersonal skills
Pre-Employment Requirements:
. Please see the qualification tiers listed above.
. Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification
Program (E-Verify), applicable to all newly hired State employees.
. Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is
contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the
agency'sability to
reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
. The position will require a current, valid Arizona Driver's License.
Travel may be required for State business. Employees who drive on
statebusiness
must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code
R2-10-207.12.) and have an acceptable driving record inaccordance with DES
Fleet Management-Safety Program policy and procedures (DES 1-07-26 & DES
1-07-26-01). Employees may be required touse their own transportation as
well
as maintaining valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle
registration; however, mileage will bereimbursed.
. Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the
Child Protective Services Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804 and
theAdult
Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459.
. Candidate shall have or meet the requirements to obtain prior to their
first day of employment, a valid Level One Arizona fingerprint clearance
cardissued
pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1758.07 in order to work with
children and vulnerable adults.
Benefits:
The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits
package to include:
- Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
- Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Stipend Opportunities
- Infant at Work Program
- RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
- Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Opportunity to work remotely (home office) on an ad-hoc basis
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule,
employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction,
and
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at its discretion.
For a complete list of benefits provided by
The State of Arizona, please visit our
benefits page
Retirement
:
State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement
System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and
theLong-Term
Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined
benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement.
You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred
compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement
investments.
On, or shortly after, your first day of work, you will be provided with
additional information about the available insurance plans,
enrollmentinstructions,
submission deadlines and effective dates.
Contact Us:
For questions about this career opportunity, please call (602) 679-5360 or
email maritzaduffy at azdes.gov.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a
sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting (602)
679-5360 or emailing maritzaduffy at azdes.gov. Requests should be made as
early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. ArizonaState
Government
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Communications Instructor, Young Adult Transition Program
Education and Training Division
Location: Des Moines, IA
Salary: $51,854.40 Annually
Job Type: Full-time
Agency: 131 Iowa Department for the Blind
Job Number: 23-03064
Post Close Date: March 30, 2023
Point of Contact: <mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us> Helen Mejia
To Apply: All applications must be submitted through the State of Iowa job
application site at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa. Applicants
are strongly encouraged to attach both a cover letter and resume.
Job Description
The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking an energetic and
passionate communications instructor for its Young Adult Transition Program
for blind youth.
This position will serve as part of a team that works closely together.
Ideal candidates will possess a strong teaching ability and a belief in the
capacity of blind persons, as well as experience with braille and access
technology. IDB can provide training in the other blindness skill areas
listed if needed, and will provide training in the teaching curricula used
in these programs.
The Young Adult Transition Program is a school-year based residential
program for youth who have finished high school, but who need additional
instruction in order to participate in post-secondary learning and
employment opportunities. During the summer, this position will work with
IDB's summer program for youth ages 14-21.
Duties and responsibilities to include the following:
* Provide Workplace Readiness, Self Advocacy and Disability-Related
skills training to blind youth in comprehensive residential training
programs such as the Young Adult Transition Program and LEAP Program.
* Provide daily braille and technology instruction to students
enrolled in the Young Adult Transition program.
* Design lesson plans to meet students' individual needs and the goals
on their Individualized Education Programs and Individual Plans for
Employment both to be taught directly and for use by other program staff.
* Write monthly and end of program reports and complete bi-weekly IEP
progress monitoring.
* Provide daily guidance and direction to summer program staff hired
to provide direct instruction to summer program students.
* Provide guidance and support to Youth Services Workers in how they
can most effectively support students' growth and independence in the areas
of braille and technology.
* Develop curricula, assessments and teaching materials for teaching
blind youth. Measure students' progress toward their goals on an on-going
basis through the use of data and rubrics. Collaborate with other program
staff and supervisor to address student needs and concerns.
* Serve as a role model for students in the use of nonvisual
techniques and problem-solving skills.
* Promote a positive philosophy of blindness through involvement in
trainings and community outreach events for parents, educators and other
service providers as directed.
Essential functions of this position:
* Demonstrate and Promote a positive philosophy of blindness
* Actively participate in program activities
* Communicate regularly with program leaders regarding student needs
and concerns
* Document student progress through regular written reports
* Read and write contracted braille
* Teach clients to utilize the contracted braille code proficiently;
including the use of English grammar, spelling and sentence structure.
* Use smartphones and computers with all mainstream nonvisual
technology including VoiceOver, TalkBack, NVDA and JAWS.
* Teach clients to use smartphones and computers with nonvisual
technology including VoiceOver, TalkBack, NVDA and JAWS as appropriate.
* Independently travel (using a long white cane under sleep shades)
* Teach clients to travel using a long white cane
Preference will be given to candidates who possess a state of Iowa teaching
license, or the ability to obtain one within two years of employment, as
well as candidates who hold either the National Certification in unified
English braille or the Braille Transcriber Certification from the Library of
Congress; however, applicants who do not possess these credentials are still
encouraged to apply.
It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct background
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For further information, contact Helen Mejia, 515-829-7411 or
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Resources Enterprise.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in human
service-oriented sciences, education, marketing or business and experience
equal to three years of full time professional work;
OR
the equivalent of three years of full-time experience as a rehabilitation
counselor or teacher shall be considered as qualifying provided the employee
has successfully completed training to meet the certification criteria
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23-02277
Voc Rehab Counselor Certified II
Pay Grade15
Salary$4,652.52 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME, ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Workforce Development
Location
8412 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40242 USA
Description
The Education and Labor Cabinet's mission is to educate, prepare and train
Kentucky's current and future workforces. Our goal is to create and make
continuous improvements to an education and workforce system that prepares
Kentuckians for the 21st century workforce, while helping businesses find
the skilled workers they need to compete and create jobs in the
Commonwealth.
The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation empowers individuals with
disabilities to maximize employment, achieve economic self-sufficiency and
independence, and to contribute back to society. We also help businesses and
employers recruit, retain and accommodate employees with disabilities.
We are seeking a Voc Rehab Counselor Certified II to demonstrates an expert
level of proficiency in highly specialized rehabilitation counseling and
caseload management oversight for consumers with disabilities who are
seeking gainful employment and functions autonomously to ensure consumers
receive appropriate guidance in rehabilitation areas that are specialized to
meet the needs of the consumers who have one or a combination of complex
disabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Functions autonomously as voc rehab expert and serves as team leader;
collects, interprets and evaluates medical, psychological and vocational
reports to determine eligibility for services for consumers with complex,
highly specialized rehabilitation needs; coordinates services with other
professionals; and conducts assessments to evaluate services needed for
consumers to prepare for and retain gainful employment.
Plans, coordinates and manages delivery of services based on assessments,
vocational counseling, goals and Individual Plans for Employment (IPE)
developed with consumers; manages caseload budgets; in absence of, or as
directed by manager, approves rehabilitation plans and expenditures for
staff; and trains and mentors other counseling staff, provides consultation
services for less- experienced staff.
Works extensively with employers throughout a district in performing job
development, job analysis, and follow-up services; assures job placement is
consistent with consumers' unique strengths, abilities and interests and
arranges services such as job coaching, etc. from professionals needed for
complex cases; and assesses needs for rehab technology.
Acts as a subject matter expert; develops and maintains case documentation
and Case Management System (CMS) data; prepares correspondence; interprets
and applies agency policies and state and federal laws; manages programs and
affirmative action related to consumers' needs; and travels frequently
throughout the district to provide services to consumers and to resolves
consumer complaints.
Develops referrals; performs public relation functions and partners with
organizations, schools, physicians, etc. to provide services to consumers
and to develop resources; serves on local and statewide boards and
committees; coordinates inter-agency activities; seeks consumer resources;
assists in writing guidelines; and conducts technical presentations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) participates in E-Verify and will
provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm
that you are authorized to work in the United States. ELC will only use
E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated
its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or <https://www.e-verify.gov/>
https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have three years professional
experience in rehabilitation counseling.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must hold
certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) as administered
by the Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.
www.crccertification.com <http://www.crccertification.com> Must maintain
any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the
length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible
for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s),
certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in an office setting. Occasional travel will be
required to coordinate services between customers and the agency.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months,
except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Heidi
Kesterson at
<mailto:heidi.kesterson at ky.gov%20?Subject=23-02277%20-%20Voc%20Rehab%20Couns
elor%20Certified%20II> heidi.kesterson at ky.gov.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Heidi Kesterson
Facility Administrator
Kentucky Career Center
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Division of Blind Services
Charles W. McDowell Center
8412 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40242
502-420-5971
502-429-7101 (Fax)
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Hello to all my NOMC Family,
I hope everyone is doing well. We have not checked in with each other in
quite some time. So, we are scheduling a Zoom call for Monday, April 17th,
2023 at 8PM. The meeting will be a check in to see how everyone is doing
and discuss any topics of interest. We will also be getting ideas of how we
can support you in the future. I hope you all will put the date on your
calendar and join us. I will be sending out the Zoom link later in the
month. If you have any questions or topics that you would like to discuss,
please send me an email to jimorris0116 at gmail.com
<mailto:jimorris0116 at gmail.com> . Thanks, and have a wonderful day!
Jimmy L. Morris, MA NOMCT
Good morning all!
Please check out this great opportunity to teach cane travel in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia!
If you enjoy mountain views and historic sites, while only a few hours away from D.C. or the beach, then this may be the perfect place for your next career move. Please check out the link below for further information, and if you have any questions you can contact Ms. Julie Chappell, DBVI's Regional Manager who is recruiting for the position.
Julie Chappell
Julie.chappell at dbvi.virginia.gov
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Regional Manager
Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
1076 Jefferson Hwy
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-7791 Office
(540) 332-7733 Fax
https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/orientation-mobility-specialist-sign-on-…
Sincerely,
Becky Keller, NOMC, COMS
Lead Orientation and Mobility Instructor
Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind & Vision Impaired
Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired
401 Azalea Ave, Richmond, VA 23227
Office: 804-371-3093
Fax: 804-371-3092
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Email Address: becky.keller at dbvi.virginia.gov
"Success is a journey not a destination. The doing is usually more important than the outcome." ~ Arthur Ashe
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Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation and Education for the Blind
22ND ANNUAL REHABILITATION AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY CONFERENCE
The Hilton Americas-Houston
1600 Lamar Street
Houston, TX 77010
800-236-2905
Come participate in the only National Conference focused on Structured
Discovery teaching and education for the blind. Presentations and breakouts
including:
* Discover the tenants of Structured Discovery as a professional and
within training centers
* Learn new strategies that you can implement in your classroom or
teaching environment.
* Share ideas and network in multiple rehabilitation disciplines,
including Braille, home management, cane travel, and assistive technology.
* More topics and agenda items to come!
Schedule
7:30 to 8:30 am - Registration
8:30 am - Conference begins
8:30 am - 12:00 pm - General Session
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Breakout Sessions
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Mix & Mingle Reception for Rehabilitation Professionals
Registration is $85 before June 15, $100 after that date.
Sponsors
National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB) and the
Professional Development & Research Institute on Blindness (PDRIB, Louisiana
Tech University.
Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC, Director,
Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness
Louisiana Tech University
600 Mayfield Ave / 210 Woodard Hall
PO Box 3158
Ruston LA 71272
Office: 318.257.4554 Fax: 318.257.2259
<mailto:ebell at latech.edu> ebell at latech.edu <http://www.pdrib.com>
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"I am somehow less interested in the weight and convolutions of Einstein's
brain than in the near certainty that people of equal talent have lived and
died in cotton fields and sweatshops."
-- Stephen Jay Gould
Good morning fine people!
Hello from Richmond, Virginia!! Please help us pass along the word to any and all up and coming young blind adults interested in a summer job being a mentor for an exciting and fun adjustment to blindness training program for blind teens ages 14 to 18. Please see the email and flyer below from our Director! Hope you have a wonderful week!
All the best,
Becky K.
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From: Roane, Melody (DBVI) <Melody.Roane at dbvi.virginia.gov>
Sent: Thursday, March 2, 2023 12:42 PM
To: ~ All DBVI Staff (DBVI) <AllDBVIStafflist at DBVI.virginia.gov>
Cc: Roane, Melody (DBVI) <Melody.Roane at dbvi.virginia.gov>
Subject: Recruitment for LIFE Program Mentors
Hello everyone,
VRCBVI will be recruiting three mentors for this year?s LIFE Program. Please see the attached mentor recruitment flyer and contact William Sutton at 804-371-3204 for further information. This is a great opportunity for individuals in college or who are just getting started in their careers.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Have a great day.
Melody L. Roane, Director
Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired, Virginia Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired
401 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227
Melody.Roane at dbvi.virginia.gov<mailto:Melody.Roane at dbvi.virginia.gov>
Phone: (804) 371-3323 | Fax: (804) 371-3092
Facebook: facebook.org/VDBVI<https://www.facebook.com/VDBVI>
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/VDBVI<https://www.linkedin.com/company/virginia-department-for-the-blind-and-visi…>
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Notice: This email is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or duplication of this email is expressly prohibited. If you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately, delete the email from your computer, and do not copy or disclose it to anyone else. Your receipt of this message is not intended to waive any applicable legal privilege and does not constitute an electronic signature or provide consent to contract electronically. Also, given the nature of electronic mail and its potential to carry computer viruses, the Department of the Blind and Vision Impaired and the sender in no way warrant a virus free transmission. You and your organization should use appropriate means to check this email and any attachments for potential viruses and to prevent their execution.
Good evening to all,
I wanted to pass along some information about an upcoming survey being conducted by Nora Griffin-Shirley at Texas Tech University. The research project is seeking blind O&M instructors to participate in and discussion about techniques that Blind O&M instructors use. Please see the details below. If you are interested in participating in the survey, please feel free to reach out.
Thanks!
Dear Colleague,
We are writing to request your assistance in completing the study ?A Study of Blind Orientation and Mobility Specialists? Teaching Strategies, Non-visual Skills, Accommodations, and Equipment for the Safety of Blind Students?. Specifically, I am requesting that you forward the attached participation invitation to all blind orientation and mobility specialists in your organization. The purpose of the study is to identify the non-visual skills, teaching strategies, accommodations, and equipment?blind O&M?specialists use?when teaching?O&M?lessons to individuals who are visually impaired.
The participants will be asked to participate in a 90 minute, recorded semi-structured focus group via Zoom about their teaching strategies, non-visual skills, accommodations, and techniques used by blind O&M specialists when teaching O&M skills to students who are visually impaired. The focus group will occur in Spring and Summer 2023.
We appreciate the participants? time and effort for this research study. When they leave their names, phone numbers and emails at the end of the survey, they will have a chance to receive one of the ten $50 Amazon gift cards in a random drawing. One week after the data process is completed and the research team receive the recipient forms from the selected participants, ten participants will receive the gift cards.
If you have any questions about this research, please contact Dr. Nora Griffin-Shirley at n.griffin-shirley at ttu.edu <mailto:n.griffin-shirley at ttu.edu> or 806-835-0225, or The Nguyen at the.nguyen at ttu.edu <mailto:the.nguyen at ttu.edu> or 806-834-2089.
We highly appreciate your time and support for sending the attached information sheet to your orientation and mobility specialists.
Sincerely,
Nora
Nora Griffin-Shirley
Texas Tech University
Box 40171 Lubbock, TX 79409-1071
Email: n.griffin-shirley at ttu.edu <mailto:n.griffin-shirley at ttu.edu>
Phone number: (806) 8350225
The Nguyen at the.nguyen at ttu.edu <mailto:the.nguyen at ttu.edu> or 806-834-2089.
Jimmy L. Morris, MA NOMCT
