DOE/VR SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR - 48004380
State of Florida•Venice, FL
•$47,840 - $57,408•Onsite
About The Position
This position is responsible for providing independent professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with a diversity of disabilities in order that they may attain employment; providing and coordinating complex services; and providing technical assistance on vocational rehabilitation issues to internal and external customers. The incumbent in this position will access client information, maintain case records, produce correspondence, and perform other automated functions within the scope of the positions responsibilities.
Requirements
- Four (4) years of experience working with individuals with disabilities in advocacy and/or employment-related fields
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation, to indicate a level of competency and skill demonstrating basic preparation in a field of study such as: Vocational rehabilitation counseling, Psychology, Business administration, Human resources, Special education, Supported employment, Customized employment, Economics, Another field that reasonably prepares individuals to work with consumers and employers.
Nice To Haves
- Applicants who meet both the professional and educational experience.
- Applicants who have direct experience in Case Management and Job Placement.
- Applicants who have a master’s or doctoral degree and one (1) year of professional experience.
- Applicants who complete application information and hire requirements listed in the advertisement to completion.
Responsibilities
- Assesses medical, psychological, and vocational information to determine eligibility for services.
- Provides technical assistance to internal and external customers.
- Develops and implements with full participation of the customer with a disability, and Individual Plan for Employment to determine employment outcomes.
- Provides professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with a diversity of disabilities who require complex vocational rehabilitation strategies in order that they may attain appropriate employment outcomes.
- Provides information to assist individuals with disabilities in making informed choices regarding services, service providers and employment outcomes.
- Authorizes, coordinates and/or negotiates services leading to successful employment outcomes.
- Negotiates with individuals with disabilities regarding plan development.
- Devises job placement opportunities through job placement activities, including job analysis, job development, and labor market information to assist individuals with disabilities to obtain appropriate employment outcomes.
- Develops employer contacts and serves as liaison with employers.
- Utilizes the resources of community rehabilitation providers in securing appropriate job placement for eligible individuals with disabilities.
- Coordinates or collaborates with others in other placement activities.
- Provides technical assistance to internal and external customers.
- Conducts in-depth interviews of individuals with disabilities requiring complex rehabilitation strategies to determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and the feasibility for achieving a vocational goal.
- Manages resources to ensure financial accountability according to state and federal regulations and policies.
- Collaborates with community partners to assure appropriate use of available resources.
- Provides technical assistance and specialized training to internal customers.
- Participates in training experiences designed to enhance professional competency in vocational rehabilitation.
- Performs related work as necessary.
Benefits
- State Group Insurance coverage options+(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)
- Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
- Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
- Ongoing comprehensive training provided
- Career Growth
- Highly skilled, professional environment
- Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
