SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR - 48004929

State of Florida•North Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Education’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Bureau of Field Services, is hiring a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for its Miami Unit 23N. The position performs advanced-level work under the limited supervision of the Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor, providing professional counseling and rehabilitation services to people with disabilities, including potentially eligible youth ages 14–21, to help them achieve competitive integrated employment. The role also coordinates services, supports 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. This is an onsite Career Service position in Miami, Florida, with a stated schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; telework is not available. The posting lists a salary of $47,840 annually and notes that salary is based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The position is subject to Level 2 background screening.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in vocational rehabilitation counseling or a reasonably related field that prepares the candidate to work with consumers and employers. Examples include psychology, disability studies, business administration, human resources, special education, supported employment, customized employment, and economics.
Two years of experience in one or more qualifying areas: direct work with people with disabilities; disability-related advocacy or services; employer, small-business, or self-employment experience; human resources; recruitment; employee supervision; training; or other activities providing experience in competitive integrated employment environments.
Must meet federal requirements for this federally funded position.
Complete application information and hiring requirements as specified in the posting; experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifying-question responses must be verifiable.
Undergo and pass 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

Professional and educational experience.
Direct case-management experience and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload efficiently.
Completion of application information and hiring requirements listed in the advertisement.
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 relevant to the employment sector, disability field, or both business and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

Review referrals, complete applications, conduct initial interviews, explain informed choice, and review medical, psychological, educational, and vocational records as part of intake.
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 employment outcomes.
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, 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 ongoing 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, professional 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 and sick leave.
Flexible spending accounts.
Ongoing comprehensive training.
Career growth opportunities.
Maternity and parental leave benefits.
Annual leave accrual based on years of creditable service: 8.667 hours monthly for up to 5 years, 10.833 hours monthly for 5 to 10 years, and 13 hours monthly for over 10 years of service.
Sick leave accrual of 8.667 hours monthly for Career Service employees.