DOE/SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSEL - 48004601 1 1 1

State of Florida

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state vocational program dedicated to helping people with physical or mental disabilities be successful in employment.
We are looking for qualified candidates to be recommended for the Senior VR Counselor. We encourage you to visit our website: Vocational Rehabilitation | Florida Department of Education (rehabworks.org)
Professional Overview
This position performs professional vocational rehabilitation counseling work assisting individuals with disabilities in achieving employment outcomes. Responsibilities include assessing eligibility, developing individualized employment plans, coordinating services, and supporting job placement activities. The role requires maintaining accurate case records, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, and effectively managing multiple priorities in a goal-oriented environment. In-person attendance is essential for this position.

Requirements

• Work with individuals with disabilities in advocacy and/or employment-related roles.
• Bachelor's degree in the following fields: Counseling, Business, Psychology, Education, Public Safety, or Criminology and 2 years of professional experience.
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in relevant fields and 1 year of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with disabilities to support employment outcomes
• Assess medical, psychological, and vocational information to determine eligibility and service needs
• Develop and implement individualized employment plans
• Coordinate and negotiate services with providers and partners
• Conduct job placement and employment support activities
• Maintain accurate client records and case documentation
• Provide technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines and maintaining a goal-directed approach

Benefits

• State pays 80% of health insurance premium (Individual: $50/month; Family: $180/month)
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) – 3% employee contribution
• 9 paid holidays annually
• Annual leave accrual: 0–5 years: 8.667 hours/month 5–10 years: 10.833 hours/month 10+ years: 13 hours/month
• Sick leave: 8.667 hours/month
• $25,000 state-paid basic life insurance (full-time employees)
• Optional supplemental benefits (dental, vision, etc.)
• Tax-deferred medical and dependent care accounts
• Tax-deferred savings program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior