SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSEL - 48004676

State of Florida•Pompano Beach, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor performs advanced-level work under the limited supervision of the Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor in Area 7 Boca Raton Unit 21B, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. The position provides professional vocational rehabilitation counseling services to people with disabilities, including potentially eligible youth ages 14–21, to support competitive integrated employment. The role coordinates 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, authorizes and coordinates services, and supports participants through job development, placement, counseling, case management, follow-up, and post-employment services. The position collaborates with community providers, education and workforce partners, employers, and other stakeholders to help participants achieve and maintain employment. It also requires accurate case documentation, ongoing professional development, and completion of other assigned duties. This is an onsite position at Area 7 Boca Raton Unit 21B. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; telework is not available. Salary is $47,840 annually, based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation, such as psychology, disability studies, business administration, human resources, special education, supported employment, customized employment, economics, vocational rehabilitation counseling, or another field that reasonably prepares individuals to work with consumers and employers.
Two years of qualifying experience, such as direct work with people with disabilities; disability advocacy or independent-living services; employer, small-business, or self-employment experience; human resources; recruitment; employee supervision; training; or other work in competitive integrated employment environments.
Meet the federal requirements applicable to this federally funded position.
Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, abilities, and responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable.
Undergo and pass Level 2 background screening as a condition of employment.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must meet applicable Selective Service registration or exemption requirements.

Nice To Haves

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 a relevant field, such as business administration, vocational rehabilitation counseling, law, psychology, disability studies, human resources, special education, management, public administration, or another field relevant to employment, disability, business, or rehabilitation.

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 necessary services.
Authorize, coordinate, and manage services under the IPE; monitor 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 ongoing vocational counseling, case management, progress monitoring, follow-up, and post-employment support.
Maintain case documentation, including eligibility decisions, authorizations, case activities, participant progress, and employment outcomes in agency information systems.
Participate in required training, professional development, and continuing education to maintain vocational rehabilitation knowledge, competencies, and applicable certifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

State group insurance coverage options.
Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year.
Student loan forgiveness program, subject to eligibility.
Tuition fee waivers accepted by major Florida colleges and universities.
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
Annual leave and sick leave benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Ongoing comprehensive training.
Career growth opportunities.
Maternity and parental leave benefits.
Annual leave accrual varies by years of creditable service; full-time Career Service employees with up to five years earn 8.667 hours per month, five to ten years earn 10.833 hours per month, and over ten years earn 13 hours per month.
Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave per month.