SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR - 48004882

State of Florida•CORAL GABLES, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor performs advanced-level work under the limited supervision of the Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor in Area 6 Miami Unit 23G of the Florida Department of Education’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. The role provides vocational rehabilitation counseling and related services to people with disabilities, including potentially eligible youth ages 14–21, to help them achieve competitive integrated employment. The counselor coordinates services, provides technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders, maintains case records, tracks authorizations and case activities, monitors caseload data, and ensures compliance with agency policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. The position is based in Coral Gables, Florida, and requires an onsite schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; telework is not available. The Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation helps people with physical or mental disabilities obtain or keep jobs, find meaningful careers, and enhance their independence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation, such as vocational rehabilitation counseling, psychology, disability studies, business administration, human resources, special education, supported or customized employment, economics, or another field that prepares the candidate to work with consumers and employers.
Two years of experience in one or more qualifying areas, including direct work with people with disabilities; disability advocacy services; employer experience; small-business ownership or operation; self-employment; human resources; recruitment; employee supervision; training; or other activities providing experience in competitive integrated employment environments.
Meet the federal requirements for this federally funded position.
Knowledge of vocational rehabilitation guidance and counseling theories and practices, medical and psychological aspects of disability groups, employment and vocational rehabilitation resources, and applicable program requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Skill in interviewing, administering tests, and analyzing results.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing; balance competing priorities and meet tight timeframes; work under stressful conditions and independently with limited guidance; and organize information for reports and other written materials.
Ability to provide career-planning counseling and excellent customer service; maintain confidentiality and an organized work area; apply relevant rules and policies; use and analyze management information systems and automated systems; interpret vocational rehabilitation regulations; devise employment strategies for people with disabilities; and maintain reliable, consistent attendance.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Complete application information and required hiring documentation; experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifying-question responses must be verifiable.
Successful completion of the required Level 2 background screening as a condition of employment.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must meet the stated Selective Service registration or exemption requirement.

Nice To Haves

Both professional and educational experience.
Direct case-management experience and the ability to efficiently manage a high-volume caseload.
Completion of application information and hiring requirements listed in the advertisement.
Master’s or doctoral degree in vocational rehabilitation counseling, law, psychology, disability studies, business administration, human resources, special education, management, public administration, or another field providing confidence in the employment sector, a disability field, or both business-related and rehabilitation-related fields.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake and application activities, including reviewing referrals, completing applications, interviewing applicants, explaining informed choice, and reviewing relevant records.
Determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and complete required documentation, assessments, and decisions within established timeframes.
Develop an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) with each participant, identifying an appropriate employment goal and the services needed to achieve it.
Authorize, coordinate, and manage services under the IPE, monitoring delivery, expenditures, authorizations, documentation, coding accuracy, and financial compliance.
Conduct job development and placement activities, including labor market research, employer outreach, and business engagement.
Collaborate with community rehabilitation providers, educational institutions, workforce partners, employers, and other stakeholders to support placement, retention, training, credential attainment, and employment outcomes.
Provide vocational counseling, case management, progress monitoring, follow-up services, and post-employment support.
Maintain case documentation in agency information systems, including eligibility decisions, authorizations, case activities, participant progress, and employment outcomes.
Participate in required training, professional development, and continuing education to maintain relevant knowledge, competencies, and applicable certifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.