SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR - 48004863

State of Florida•MIAMI, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor performs advanced-level work under the limited supervision of the Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor in Area 6, Miami Unit 23E, within the 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 counselor coordinates services, provides technical assistance to 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. The position conducts intake and eligibility activities; collaborates with participants to develop Individualized Plans for Employment; authorizes and coordinates services; supports job development and placement; and provides counseling, case management, follow-up, and post-employment support. It also requires accurate case documentation and participation in training and professional development. The role is based in Miami, Florida and requires working on-site from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Telework is not available.

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 relevant field.
Two years of qualifying experience, which may include direct work with individuals with disabilities; disability advocacy services; employer, small-business, or self-employment experience; human resources; recruitment; employee supervision; training; or other activities providing experience in competitive integrated employment environments.
Ability to meet federal requirements for this federally funded position.
Applicants must complete the application and hiring requirements described in the posting; claimed qualifications and responses must be verifiable.
Level 2 background screening is required as a condition of employment.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962 must meet the stated Selective Service registration or exemption requirement.
Must work on-site Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; telework is not available.

Nice To Haves

Professional and educational experience.
Direct experience with case management and the ability to efficiently manage a high-volume caseload.
Completion of the application information and hiring requirements listed in the advertisement.
Master’s or doctoral degree in 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 business- and rehabilitation-related fields.

Responsibilities

Review referrals, complete applications and initial interviews, explain informed choice, and review medical, psychological, educational, and vocational records to 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 the services needed to achieve it.
Authorize, coordinate, and manage services under the IPE; monitor 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, authorizations, case activities, participant progress, and employment outcomes.
Participate in required training, professional development, and continuing education to maintain vocational rehabilitation knowledge, 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 benefits.
Flexible spending accounts.
Ongoing comprehensive training.
Career growth opportunities.
Maternity and parental leave benefits.
Annual leave accrual based on years of creditable service; full-time Career Service employees with up to five years earn 8.667 hours monthly, those with five to ten years earn 10.833 hours monthly, and those with over ten years earn 13 hours monthly.
Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave monthly.
Professional work environment.