SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR - 48004406

State of Florida•DADE CITY, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This advanced-level position in the Florida Department of Education’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Bureau of Field Services, serves the Dade City Unit 16C in Area 4. Under the limited supervision of the Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor, the counselor provides professional vocational rehabilitation services to people with disabilities, including potentially eligible youth ages 14–21, to support competitive integrated employment. The role coordinates 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 position conducts intake and eligibility work, develops Individualized Plans for Employment, coordinates and monitors services, and supports job development, placement, retention, and post-employment success. It also requires accurate case documentation and participation in training and continuing education. The position is onsite in Dade City, Florida, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; telework is not available. The position requires a relevant bachelor’s degree plus at least two years of qualifying paid or unpaid experience, or a relevant master’s or doctoral degree plus at least one year of qualifying experience. Salary is listed as $47,840 annually, with compensation based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in vocational rehabilitation counseling, psychology, disability studies, business administration, human resources, special education, supported employment, customized employment, economics, or another field reasonably related to working with consumers and employers, plus at least two years of qualifying paid or unpaid experience.
Alternatively, a master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in vocational rehabilitation counseling, law, psychology, disability studies, business administration, human resources, special education, management, public administration, or another field providing relevant employment-sector or disability-field preparation, plus at least one year of qualifying paid or unpaid 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; supervising employees; training; or other activities providing experience in competitive integrated employment environments.
Required experience must be paid or unpaid work, with each year of experience representing 12 months of full-time work for credit as a full year.
Meet applicable federal requirements for this federally funded position.
Complete the required Level 2 background screening as a condition of employment.
Complete the application and provide verifiable information supporting claimed experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifying-question responses.

Nice To Haves

Meet both the professional and educational experience preferences.
Direct experience in or with vocational rehabilitation counseling.
A master’s or doctoral degree in business administration, vocational rehabilitation counseling, law, psychology, disability studies, human resources, special education, management, public administration, or another field providing relevant employment-sector or disability-field preparation.
Complete the application information and hiring requirements listed in the advertisement.

Responsibilities

Review referrals, complete applications, conduct 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 eligibility decisions within established timeframes.
Develop an Individualized Plan for Employment in collaboration with participants, identifying an appropriate employment goal and services needed to achieve employment outcomes.
Authorize, coordinate, and manage services according to the Individualized Plan for Employment, 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 job 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 determinations, service 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.
Provide technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders, track open authorizations and case-related activities, monitor caseload data, and ensure compliance with agency requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.