Senior Vocational Rehab Counselor

Position: SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR - 48004669 1

Position Overview

Requisition No: 867271 | Agency:
Department of Education |

Title:

Senior Vocational Rehab Counselor (Position #) | Pay Plan:
Career Service | Salary: $3,986.67 per month |

Location:

Naples, FL | Closing Date: 01/04/2026

Role Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Provide professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with disabilities to help them achieve employment goals.
• Assess medical, psychological, and vocational information to determine service eligibility and develop individualized employment plans.
• Coordinate and negotiate services, conduct job placement activities, and build relationships with employers and community partners.
• Manage client information and case records, provide technical assistance to internal and external customers, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Communicate effectively, analyze data, and balance multiple priorities under tight deadlines, maintaining a goal‑directed approach.
• Attend in person as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Work experience with individuals with disabilities in advocacy and/or employment‑related roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Business, Psychology, Education, Public Safety, or Criminology
  * and* 2 years of professional experience, OR Master’s/Doctoral degree in relevant fields
  * and* 1 year of professional experience.

Application Instructions

• Meet the minimum requirements.
• Complete the application entirely, including all employment history following your highest level of education.
• Prepare to explain employment gaps exceeding three months.
• Review your application to ensure all fields are completed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge: theories and practices in vocational rehabilitation guidance and counseling; interviewing techniques; medical and psychological aspects of disability groups; principles of effective communication; employment resources and vocational rehabilitation resources; methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Skills:
  
  development and use of community resources and comparable benefits; administration of tests and analysis of results; career planning counseling; development of referral programs.
• Abilities: compile, organize, and analyze medical, vocational, and psychological data; administer tests; counsel and guide career planning; establish and maintain working relationships; communicate effectively.

Benefits

• Health insurance covered at 80% of the premium; $180/month for family and $50/month for individuals.
• Florida Retirement – 3% employee contribution.
• 9 paid holidays annually.
• Paid annual leave up to 104 hours per year.
• Paid sick leave up to 104 hours per year.
• Paid term life insurance, $25,000.
• Supplemental insurance options: dental, vision, cancer, accidental.
• Tax‑deferred medical and childcare reimbursement account options.

Key Links

Benefits portal:

EEO Statement

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Advocative‑Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Veterans Preference

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference receive preference for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Supporting documentation is required and due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Background Screening Requirement

All applicants will undergo Level 2 employment screening. Submission of the Consent to Background Screening form, Affidavit of Good Moral Character, and Notice of Rights is required. Screening includes fingerprinting and criminal background checks.

Disability Accommodation

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation must notify the hiring authority or the People First Service Center (1‑877‑562‑7287) in advance to allow sufficient time to provide accommodation.

Drug‑Free Workplace

All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Florida law.

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