SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR - 48004791

State of Florida•Pembroke Pines, 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 Area 7 Hollywood Unit 22D. This position performs advanced-level work under the limited supervision of the Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor. It provides vocational rehabilitation counseling services to people with disabilities, including potentially eligible youth ages 14–21, to help them achieve 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 requires an on-site schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; telework is not available. The listed annual salary is $47,840, based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation, such as psychology, disability studies, business administration, human resources, special education, supported employment, customized employment, economics, vocational rehabilitation counseling, or another field that reasonably prepares the candidate to work with consumers and employers.
Two years of experience in one or more qualifying areas: direct work with people with disabilities; disability advocacy services; employer experience; small business ownership or operation; self-employment; human resources; recruitment; employee supervision; training; or other activities providing experience in competitive integrated employment environments.
Meet the federal requirements for this federally funded position.
Complete Level 2 background screening as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Both 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 field such as business administration, vocational rehabilitation counseling, law, psychology, disability studies, human resources, special education, management, public administration, or another field that provides relevant confidence in the employment sector, a disability field, or both business-related and rehabilitation-related fields.

Responsibilities

Review referrals, complete applications and initial interviews, explain informed choice, and review medical, psychological, educational, and vocational records as part of intake and application activities.
Determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and complete required documentation, assessments, and decisions within established timeframes.
Develop an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) with participants, identifying an appropriate employment goal and necessary services.
Authorize, coordinate, and manage services under the IPE, monitoring delivery, expenditures, authorizations, documentation, coding accuracy, and financial compliance.
Conduct job development and placement, 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 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 leave and sick leave.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Ongoing comprehensive training.
Career growth opportunities.
Maternity and parental leave benefits.
Annual leave accrual varies by years of creditable service; Career Service employees with up to five years earn 8.667 hours per month, those with five to ten years earn 10.833 hours per month, and those with over ten years earn 13 hours per month.
Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave per month.