HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT II - 48007129 (BLIND SERVICES)

State of Florida•Daytona Beach, GA

97d•Onsite

About The Position

This position functions as a case manager for assigned students attending the CTTC in Daytona Beach. As a case manager, the incumbent will be responsible for providing adjustments to blindness, counseling, and vocational rehabilitation counseling services, developing plans for acquiring independent living skills and/or identifying and pursuing an appropriate vocational goal and recommending ancillary services. The incumbent will be expected to model, demonstrate, and guide other employees in the use of the principles of flexibility, adaptability, and approachability - while adhering to applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Knowledge of the theories and practices in vocational rehabilitation guidance and counseling.
Knowledge of interviewing techniques.
Knowledge of medical and psychological aspects of disability groups.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
Knowledge of employment resources and vocational rehabilitation resources.
Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of teaching the visually disabled.
Knowledge of technological devices for visually impaired persons.
Ability to compile, organize and analyze results.
Ability to provide counseling and guidance in the area of career planning.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to review medical, social and psychological records of the visually impaired and to make recommendations for further examinations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study reasonably related to social, behavioral, rehabilitative science, education, visual disabilities, or vocational rehabilitation, to indicate a level of competency and skill demonstrating basic preparation in a field of study such as vocational rehabilitation; or
Four years of professional and relevant experience in social, behaviorial, rehabilitative science, education, visual disabilities, or vocational rehabilitation. Preference will be given to those with a bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in social, behavioral, rehabilitative science, education, visual disabilities, or vocational rehabilitation.
An ability to establish and maintain education and experience requirements to ensure an understanding of the evolving labor force and the needs of individuals with disabilities.
Knowledge of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Knowledge and experience in case management.

Responsibilities

Provide adjustments to blindness, counseling, and vocational rehabilitation counseling services to include guidance and counseling, interpreting medical reports, and evaluating data.
Assist students in the development of plans for acquiring independent living skills and identifying and/or pursuing an appropriate vocational goal.
Conduct and/or participate in weekly siminars on adjustment to blindness.
Follow through on arrangements for recommended ancillary services; i.e. drug counseling, alcoholism, and psychological counseling, etc.
Maintain updated client contact reports.
Schedule and conduct ICP, Monthly and Exit Staffing's.
Contact the referring counselor to schedule participation in staffing's.
Produce reports for Staffing of each assigned client.
Conduct orientation class for each new class of students.
Maintain communication with assigned student's referring counselor and family (with proper consent) to provide information regarding training status and encourage participation in the rehabilitation process.
Assist in public education and relations to include speaking engagements, participation in community and professional organizations and providing tours to CTTC visitors.
Assist in the coordination of medical services, serve as a liaison to other agencies serving the client to include psychological services.
Collect, review and disseminate relevant information from outside consultations and respond to emergency mental health needs of students.
Provide consultation and assistance related to vocational evaluation, situational assessment and career counseling issues.
Make recommendations to supervisor and CTTC counseling staff for appropriate career assessment strategies including vocational evaluation, situational assessment and career counseling for inclusion in client's Individualized Plans for Employment (IPE).
Train CTTC staff in aspects of career counseling and exploration for the visually impaired.
Assist associates in the identification and analysis of assessment tools and career information that can be adapted for persons who are blind or visually impaired.
Upon request, evaluate qualifications of consultants in vocational evaluation techniques for the visually impaired and train consultants in DBS policies and procedures.
Assess the appropriateness and effectiveness of techniques and career assessment/exploration tools for center staff and consultants.
Evaluate new and/or updated career exploration and vocational evaluation tools as they become available.
Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

State Group Insurance Coverage options+ (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental options)
Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year.
Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required).
Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities).
Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits.
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com).
Annual and Sick Leave Benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Ongoing comprehensive training provided.
Highly skilled, professional environment.