SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR - 48004448

State of Florida•Brooksville, 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, Brooksville Unit 16A, within the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. The role provides professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with disabilities, including potentially eligible youth ages 14–21, to support competitive integrated employment. It coordinates rehabilitation services, provides technical assistance to 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 Brooksville, Florida, and requires an on-site schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Telework is not available. The posted salary is $47,840 annually, with salary 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 vocational rehabilitation counseling, psychology, disability studies, business administration, human resources, special education, supported employment, customized employment, economics, or another relevant field, plus at least two years of qualifying paid or unpaid experience; or
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 providing confidence in the employment sector, a disability field, or both, plus at least one year of qualifying paid or unpaid experience.
Qualifying experience may include direct work with individuals with disabilities; direct service in disability advocacy; experience as an employer, small-business owner or operator, or self-employed person; human resources, recruitment, employee supervision, or training; or other work providing experience in competitive integrated employment environments.
Work experience is credited at 12 months of full-time work for each year required.
Meet federal requirements applicable to this federally funded position.
Provide verifiable experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and abilities; complete the application and respond to qualifying questions with information supported by the application.
Undergo and receive approval in the required Level 2 background screening as a condition of employment.
For applicable male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, meet the Selective Service registration or exemption requirement.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in or with vocational rehabilitation counseling.
Both professional and educational experience that meet the position’s preferences.
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 the employment sector or disability field.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake and application activities, including reviewing referrals, completing applications, conducting initial interviews, explaining informed choice, and reviewing relevant records to support eligibility decisions.
Determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and complete required documentation and assessments within established timeframes.
Develop an Individualized Plan for Employment with the 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, to secure and maintain competitive integrated employment opportunities.
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.
Participate in required training, professional development, and continuing education to maintain vocational rehabilitation knowledge, competencies, and applicable certifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.