DOE/VR SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR - 48004810 1

State of Florida • Pine Manor, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state program that helps people who have physical or mental disabilities get or keep a job. VR is a committed to helping people with disabilities find meaningful careers. This is independent professional counseling work providing vocational rehabilitation services to eligible disabled individuals to attain employment; and providing technical assistance to vocational rehabilitation counselors. Senior VR Counselors provide professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with disabilities to help them achieve their employment goals. They assess medical, psychological, and vocational information to determine service eligibility and develop individualized employment plans. The role involves coordinating and negotiating services, conducting job placement activities, and building relationships with employers and community partners. Senior VR Counselors manage client information and case records, provide technical assistance to internal and external customers, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Effective communication, data analysis, and career counseling skills are essential. They must balance multiple priorities, work productively under tight deadlines, and maintain a goal-directed approach. 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.
• Knowledge of the theories and practices in vocational rehabilitation guidance and counseling; interviewing techniques; medical and psychological aspects of disability groups; principles and techniques of effective communication; employment resources and vocational rehabilitation resources; and, methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Ability to compile, organize and analyze medical, vocational and psychological data; administer tests and analyze results; provide counseling and guidance in career planning; develop individual vocational rehabilitation programs and place clients in appropriate vocation; communicate effectively; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Skill in the development and use of community resources and comparable benefits.

Responsibilities

• providing vocational rehabilitation services to eligible disabled individuals to attain employment
• providing technical assistance to vocational rehabilitation counselors
• assess medical, psychological, and vocational information to determine service eligibility
• develop individualized employment plans
• coordinating and negotiating services
• conducting job placement activities
• building relationships with employers and community partners
• manage client information and case records
• provide technical assistance to internal and external customers
• ensure compliance with state and federal regulations

Benefits

• Health insurance covered at 80% of the premium, leaving a monthly cost of $180.00 for family and $50.00 for individuals
• State of Florida Retirement – 3% employee contribution required
• 9 Paid holidays annually
• Paid Annual Leave up to 104 hours annually
• Paid Sick Leave up to 104 hours annually
• Paid Term Life Insurance policy for $25,000
• Supplemental insurance policy options: dental, vision, cancer, accidental, etc.
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement account options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees