DOE/DVR - SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR - 48004426 - ST PETERSBUR

State of Florida • Saint Petersburg, FL

1d • $3,987 • 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 position. 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 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.

Nice To Haves

• Fluent bilingual skills in English/Spanish

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
• Sick leave
• $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