Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counsel

agency: department of education

requisition no: 870351

hiring for position number:

minimum hiring salary: $3,986.67 monthly

this advertisement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to 6 months.

any "gaps" in employment must be addressed.

our mission is "to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment and enhance their independence." our vision is "to become the first place people with disabilities turn when seeking employment and a top resource for employers in need of qualified employees."

this position is located in jacksonville.

it is the policy of the florida department of education that applicants for employment undergo level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of chapter 435, florida statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

all applicants for employment or to volunteer who are selected for an interview will be provided with the consent to background screening form for level 2 screening, the affidavit of good moral character, and the notice of rights. The leading candidate for employment or to volunteer will be required to execute the consent form and affidavit, report to a designated location, and submit fingerprints for level 2 screening.

no applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the department.

level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the florida department of law enforcement, and federal criminal records checks through the federal bureau of investigation, and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

this position typically is hired at the pre-broadband salary minimum of $3,986.67 per month.

note: the omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

vocational rehabilitation counseling deals with counseling individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, or the stress of daily life. Assess client needs and design and implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling, training, and job placement. Some positions in this occupation may be responsible for coordinating work and supervising employees.

this position is responsible for providing professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with a diversity of disabilities in order that they may attain employment and for providing and coordinating services. The incumbent of this position will access client information, maintain case records, produce correspondence, and perform other automated functions within the scope of the position's responsibilities.

• assess medical, psychological, and vocational information to determine eligibility for services
• negotiate and develop, with full participation of the customer with a disability, an individualized plan for employment to determine employment outcomes
• conduct in-depth interviews with individuals with disabilities requiring rehabilitation strategies in order to determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and to determine the feasibility for achieving an employment outcome
• provide professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with a diversity of disabilities in order that they may attain appropriate employment outcomes
• provide information to assist individuals with disabilities in making informed choices regarding services, service providers, and employment outcomes
• authorize, coordinate and/or negotiate services leading to successful employment outcomes

• develop employer contacts and serve as liaison with employers
• develop and utilize job placement opportunities to assist eligible individuals with disabilities to obtain appropriate employment
• provide selective job development and placement
• collaborate with team members in placement activities
• utilize the resources of community rehabilitation providers in securing appropriate job placement for eligible individuals with disabilities

• manage resources to ensure financial accountability according to state and federal regulations
• collaborate with community partners to assure appropriate use of available resources

• participate in training experiences designed to enhance professional competency in vocational rehabilitation

• a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a social, behavioral or rehabilitative science, education, or related field, and one year of…