SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR - 48004332
About The Position
The Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor provides independent professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with disabilities, including potentially eligible VR youth ages 14–21, to support employment goals. The position coordinates complex services and provides technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders. It also requires accessing client information, maintaining case records, tracking open authorizations and other case activities, and regularly reviewing caseload data. The counselor supports customers throughout the rehabilitation process—from referral, application, eligibility assessment, and individualized plan development through service delivery, job placement, employment follow-up, and case closure. The role manages program and financial activities in accordance with state and federal requirements, and works with employers, community rehabilitation providers, and other community partners to support meaningful employment outcomes.
Requirements
- Four years of professional experience in Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Business Administration, Special Education, Human Resources, or another related field.
- Establish and maintain education and experience requirements related to understanding the needs of individuals with disabilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, such as Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for four years of direct experience.
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience working with individuals with disabilities.
- Both professional and educational experience.
- Complete application information and hiring requirements as listed in the advertisement.
Responsibilities
- Maintain active and meaningful engagement with customers throughout the VR case.
- Review referrals with individuals, complete applications and initial interviews, and document good-faith efforts in compliance with federal regulations.
- Assess medical, psychological, and vocational information to determine and document eligibility for VR services.
- Provide information that supports informed customer choices about services, providers, and employment outcomes.
- Support customers in obtaining successful and quality employment outcomes.
- Authorize, coordinate, and negotiate services leading to employment outcomes.
- Collaborate with customers to develop plans and identify appropriate vocational goals and services for an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE).
- Document comprehensive assessments and provide reasonable, necessary planned services in accordance with policy.
- Manage and track programmatic and financial activities in accordance with state and federal regulations and policies.
- Develop job-placement opportunities through job analysis, job development, and labor market information.
- Develop employer contacts and serve as a liaison with employers.
- Use community rehabilitation providers and collaborate with others on appropriate placement activities.
- Guide customers through credential attainment to support quality employment outcomes.
- Conduct timely employment-phase follow-up and monitoring, and document and track post-employment support and services.
- Close cases in alignment with policy.
- Apply sound decision-making and best-value purchasing principles, ensure purchases comply with purchasing policies, and track and communicate financial and payment requirements.
- Collaborate with community partners to ensure appropriate use of available resources.
- Participate in training to enhance professional competency in vocational rehabilitation.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- State group insurance coverage options.
- Nine paid holidays and a 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 benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Ongoing comprehensive training.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Maternity and parental leave benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
