Rehabilitation Counselor Jobs

About The Position

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, including direct work with individuals with disabilities, advocacy, employer or small-business experience, self-employment, human resources, recruitment, employee supervision, training, or other experience in competitive integrated employment environments.
• Meet federal requirements applicable to this federally funded position.
• Knowledge of vocational rehabilitation guidance and counseling theories and practices, medical and psychological aspects of disability, and employment and vocational rehabilitation resources.
• Knowledge of relevant program requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, including state and federal vocational rehabilitation requirements.
• Interviewing skills and ability to administer tests and analyze results.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work productively under tight timeframes, balance competing priorities, and work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance and direction, gather and organize information, and prepare reports and other written materials.
• Ability to provide counseling and guidance in career planning and devise employment strategies for individuals with disabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain confidentiality, and use automated systems and management information systems.
• Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance.
• Successful completion and approval of the required Level 2 background screening as a condition of employment.
• Onsite work schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; telework is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Both 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 a relevant field, such as business administration, vocational rehabilitation counseling, law, psychology, disability studies, human resources, special education, management, public administration, or another field providing relevant knowledge of employment or disability fields.

Responsibilities

• Review referrals, complete applications and initial interviews, explain informed choice, and review relevant 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 necessary services.
• Authorize, coordinate, and manage services in accordance with the IPE, monitoring 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.
• 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.
• 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 at participating 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.