DOE/VR SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSEL - 48004803 1
About The Position
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. 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. A work-driven resume is required to be submitted with application. If selected, copies of diplomas and transcripts will be requested. To be contacted for an interview: Meet the Minimum Requirements below, Complete the application entirely, including all employment history following your highest level of education. On the application, be prepared to explain employment gaps exceeding 3 months. Explain employment gaps as added employment with acceptable reasons such as being a student, unemployed, caretaker, etc. Review your application, making sure all blank fields under each employer are completed.
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.
- Knowledge of interviewing techniques.
- Knowledge of medical and psychological aspects of disability groups.
- Knowledge of principles and techniques of effective communication.
- Knowledge of employment resources and vocational rehabilitation resources.
- Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
- Ability to compile, organize and analyze medical, vocational and psychological data.
- Ability to administer tests and analyze results.
- Ability to provide counseling and guidance in career planning.
- Ability to develop individual vocational rehabilitation programs and place clients in appropriate vocation.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Skill in the development and use of community resources and comparable benefits.
Nice To Haves
- In-person attendance is essential for this position.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with disabilities to help them achieve their employment goals.
- Assess medical, psychological, and vocational information to determine service eligibility and develop individualized employment plans.
- Coordinate and negotiate services.
- Conduct job placement activities.
- Build 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
