Doe​/Vr Senior Vocational Rehab Counselor

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Requisition No:866572

Agency:
Department of Education

Working Title:

DOE/VR SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR -  1

Position Number:

Minimum Hiring Salary: $3,986.67

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state program that helps people who have physical or mental disabilities get or keep a job. VR is a committed to helping people with disabilities find meaningful careers.

This is independent professional counseling work providing vocational rehabilitation services to eligible disabled individuals to attain employment; and providing technical assistance to vocational rehabilitation counselors.

A work-driven resume is required to be submitted with application. If selected, copies of diplomas and transcripts will be requested.

To be contacted for an interview:

• Meet the Minimum Requirements below
• Complete the application entirely, including all employment history following your highest level of education.
• On the application, be prepared to explain employment gaps exceeding 3 months. Explain employment gaps as added employment with acceptable reasons such as being a student, unemployed, caretaker, etc.
• Review your application, making sure all blank fields under each employer are completed.

Professional Experience

Work with individuals with disabilities in advocacy and/or employment-related roles.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in the following fields:
  Counseling, Business, Psychology, Education, Public Safety, or Criminology and 2 years of professional experience.

OR

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in relevant fields and 1 year of professional experience.

Job Description:

Senior VR Counselors provide professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with disabilities to help them achieve their employment goals. They assess medical, psychological, and vocational information to determine service eligibility and develop individualized employment plans. The role involves coordinating and negotiating services, conducting job placement activities, and building relationships with employers and community partners.

Senior VR Counselors manage client information and case records, provide technical assistance to internal and external customers, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Effective communication, data analysis, and career counseling skills are essential. They must balance multiple priorities, work productively under tight deadlines, and maintain a goal-directed approach. In-person attendance is essential for this position.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the theories and practices in vocational rehabilitation guidance and counseling; interviewing techniques; medical and psychological aspects of disability groups; principles and techniques of effective communication; employment resources and vocational rehabilitation resources; and, methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.

Ability to compile, organize and analyze medical, vocational and psychological data; administer tests and analyze results; provide counseling and guidance in career planning; develop individual vocational rehabilitation programs and place clients in appropriate vocation; communicate effectively; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Skill in the development and use of community resources and comparable benefits.

• Health insurance covered at 80% of the premium, leaving a monthly cost of $180.00 for family and $50.00 for individuals
• State of Florida Retirement – 3% employee contribution required
• 9 Paid holidays annually
• Paid Annual Leave up to 104 hours annually
• Paid Sick Leave up to 104 hours annually
• Paid Term Life Insurance policy for $25,000
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement account options

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment undergo level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirement of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment of being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

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