SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR - 48004474

State of Florida•Tampa, 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 4 Tampa Unit 15C, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. The position provides professional vocational rehabilitation counseling services to individuals with disabilities, including potentially eligible youth ages 14–21, to support competitive integrated employment. The role coordinates vocational rehabilitation services, provides technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders, maintains case records, tracks authorizations and other case activities, monitors caseload data, and ensures compliance with agency policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. The counselor conducts intake and eligibility activities, develops Individualized Plans for Employment (IPEs), authorizes and coordinates services, and supports employment through job development, placement, counseling, case management, and follow-up. The position also maintains case documentation and participates in required training and professional development. It is an onsite position in Tampa, Florida, with a schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; telework is not available.

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 employment, customized employment, economics, or another field that reasonably prepares individuals to work with consumers and employers; plus at least two years of paid or unpaid qualifying experience.
Alternatively, a master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field, such as vocational rehabilitation counseling, law, psychology, disability studies, business administration, human resources, special education, management, public administration, or another field that reasonably provides confidence in the employment sector, a disability field, or both business-related and rehabilitation-related fields; plus at least one year of paid or unpaid qualifying experience.
Qualifying experience may include direct work with individuals with disabilities; disability advocacy services; experience as an employer, small business owner or operator, or self-employed person; human resources; recruitment; employee supervision; training; or other work in competitive integrated employment environments.
Meet the federal requirements for this federally funded position.
Work experience is credited at 12 months of full-time work for each required year.

Nice To Haves

Applicants who meet both professional and educational experience.
Direct experience in or with vocational rehabilitation counseling.
A master’s or doctoral degree in a relevant field, including business administration, vocational rehabilitation counseling, law, psychology, disability studies, human resources, special education, management, public administration, or another field relevant to employment or disability work.
Complete application information and hiring requirements listed in the advertisement.

Responsibilities

Review referrals; complete applications and initial interviews; explain informed choice; and review medical, psychological, educational, and vocational 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 in accordance with the IPE, monitoring service 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, service authorizations, case activities, participant progress, and employment outcomes.
Provide technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders and monitor caseload data and open authorizations.
Participate in required training, professional development, and continuing education to maintain vocational rehabilitation knowledge, competencies, and applicable certifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.