SR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR - 48004403

State of Florida•NEW PORT RICHEY, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor performs advanced-level work under the limited supervision of the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Supervisor in Area 4, New Port Richey Unit 16B, within the Florida Department of Education’s 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 services, provides technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders, maintains case records, tracks authorizations and related case activities, monitors caseload data, and ensures compliance with agency policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. The position conducts intake and eligibility activities, develops Individualized Plans for Employment (IPEs), authorizes and coordinates services, and supports job development and placement. It provides ongoing counseling, case management, follow-up, and post-employment support, while documenting case activities and outcomes in agency information systems. The position also collaborates with providers, educational institutions, workforce partners, employers, and other stakeholders, and participates in required training and professional development. This is an onsite position in New Port Richey, Florida, with a required schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Telework is not available. The position requires Level 2 background screening.

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 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 field such as 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 knowledge; 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 or small business owner/operator, self-employment, human resources, recruitment, employee supervision, training, or other experience in competitive integrated employment environments.
Meet federal requirements for this federally funded position.
Complete the application and provide verifiable work history, education, volunteer experience, and other information required for application review.
Complete Level 2 background screening as a condition of employment.
Work onsite from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; telework is not available.

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, or public administration.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake and application activities, review referrals and records, complete initial interviews, explain informed choice, and support eligibility determinations.
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 according to 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 determinations, authorizations, case activities, participant progress, and employment outcomes.
Participate in required training, professional development, and continuing education.
Perform other duties as assigned.