Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counsel - 48004676
About The Position
The Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor performs advanced-level work under the limited supervision of the Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor in Area 7, Boca Raton Unit 21B, within the Florida Department of Education’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. The position provides professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to people with disabilities, including potentially eligible youth ages 14–21, to support competitive integrated employment. The role coordinates services, provides technical assistance to stakeholders, maintains case records, tracks authorizations and case activity, monitors caseload data, and ensures compliance with agency policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. The counselor works with participants to determine eligibility, develop Individualized Plans for Employment, arrange and monitor services, and support job development, placement, retention, and post-employment success. The position is onsite in Boca Raton, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; telework is not available. The advertised salary is $47,840 annually and is 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.
- Ability to meet the federal requirements for this federally funded position.
- Ability to complete application and hiring requirements; qualifications and application responses must be verifiable.
- Onsite work in Boca Raton, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; telework is not available.
- Applicants for employment must undergo and receive approval for Level 2 background screening.
- Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must meet the stated Selective Service System registration or exemption requirement for Career Service employment.
Nice To Haves
- Professional and educational experience.
- Direct case-management experience and the ability to efficiently manage a high-volume caseload.
- Completion of application information and hiring requirements listed in the advertisement.
- Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in 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 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 in collaboration with each participant, identifying an appropriate employment goal and services needed to achieve it.
- Authorize, coordinate, and manage services under the Individualized Plan for Employment; monitor service 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 job 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 determinations, service authorizations, case activities, participant progress, and employment outcomes.
- Provide technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders and track open authorizations, case activities, and caseload data.
- Participate in required training, professional development, and continuing education to maintain vocational rehabilitation knowledge, professional competencies, and applicable certifications.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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
