SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSEL - 48004350
About The Position
The Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor performs advanced-level work under the limited supervision of the Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor in the Area 2 Orange City Unit 11B of the Florida Department of Education’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. The position provides professional vocational rehabilitation counseling and coordinates services for individuals with disabilities, including potentially eligible youth ages 14–21, to support competitive integrated employment. The role assesses eligibility and employment feasibility, develops Individualized Plans for Employment with customers, coordinates and authorizes services, and supports informed choices about services and employment outcomes. It also develops employer and community-partner relationships, assists with job development and placement, manages financial and case resources, maintains case records, tracks case-related activity, and ensures compliance with agency policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. The position is based in Orange City and requires an on-site schedule; telework is not available.
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 under F.S. 112.219.
- Related work experience may not substitute for any licensure, certification, or registration required by an agency and indicated in the job description.
- Successful applicants must undergo Level 2 background screening.
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience working with individuals with disabilities.
- Both professional and educational experience.
- Complete application information and hiring requirements as described in the posting.
Responsibilities
- Assess medical, psychological, and vocational information to determine eligibility for services.
- Conduct in-depth interviews to evaluate eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and the feasibility of achieving an employment outcome.
- Develop an Individualized Plan for Employment with the full participation of the customer with a disability.
- Provide vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with diverse disabilities to support appropriate employment outcomes.
- Provide information that helps individuals make informed choices about services, service providers, and employment outcomes.
- Authorize, coordinate, and/or negotiate services that lead to successful employment outcomes.
- Negotiate with individuals with disabilities regarding plan development.
- Develop and use job placement opportunities to assist eligible individuals with disabilities in obtaining appropriate employment.
- Develop employer contacts, serve as a liaison with employers, and provide selective job development and placement.
- Collaborate with team members in placement activities.
- Use community rehabilitation provider resources to secure appropriate job placement.
- Manage resources to ensure financial accountability under state and federal regulations.
- Collaborate with community partners to ensure appropriate use of available resources.
- Access client information, maintain case records, produce correspondence, and perform related automated functions.
- Coordinate vocational rehabilitation services, provide technical assistance to stakeholders, track open authorizations and case activities, monitor caseload data, and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
- 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 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 benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Ongoing comprehensive training.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Maternity and parental leave benefits.
- Annual leave accrual based on years of creditable service.
- Sick leave accrual of 8.667 hours per month for Career Service employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
