SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSEL - 48004668
About The Position
The Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor performs advanced-level work under the limited supervision of the Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor in the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Bureau of Field Services, Area 7 Hollywood Unit 22D. 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 role coordinates rehabilitation services, provides technical assistance to stakeholders, maintains case records, tracks authorizations and related activities, monitors caseload data, and ensures compliance with agency policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a field reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation and two years of qualifying experience. A master's or doctoral degree and relevant professional or educational experience are preferred. The role is onsite in Hollywood, Florida, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; telework is not available. Employment is conditional on required Level 2 background screening.
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 relevant field.
- Two years of qualifying experience, which may include direct work with individuals with disabilities; disability advocacy; employer, small-business, or self-employment experience; human resources; recruitment; employee supervision; training; or other experience in competitive integrated employment environments.
- Meet federal requirements for this federally funded position.
- Complete required Level 2 background screening as a condition of employment.
- Provide complete and verifiable application, work history, education, volunteer experience, and responses to qualifying questions; account for employment gaps of three months or more.
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 posting.
- Master’s or doctoral degree in a relevant field, such as business administration, vocational rehabilitation counseling, law, psychology, disability studies, human resources, special education, management, public administration, or another field relevant to employment or disability.
Responsibilities
- Conduct intake and application activities, including reviewing referrals, completing applications, interviewing participants, explaining informed choice, and reviewing relevant records.
- Determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and complete required documentation, assessments, and decisions within established timeframes.
- Develop an Individualized Plan for Employment with participants, identifying an appropriate employment goal and necessary services.
- Authorize, coordinate, and manage services according to the IPE, monitoring service delivery, expenditures, authorizations, documentation, coding, and financial compliance.
- Conduct job development and placement activities, including labor market research, employer outreach, and business engagement.
- 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, and post-employment support.
- Maintain case documentation in agency information systems, including eligibility decisions, authorizations, activities, participant progress, and employment outcomes.
- Participate in required training, professional development, and continuing education.
- 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.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Ongoing comprehensive training.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Maternity and parental leave benefits.
- Professional environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
