State Vr Counselor​/Analyst

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Requisition No: 870131

Agency:
Department of Education

Working Title:

STATE VR COUNSELOR/ANALYST –

AREA 2 / OCALA / UNIT 08A (State Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor/Analyst)

(Anticipated Vacancy)

“Internal Agency Only”

This Advertisement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to 6 months.

The position is typically hired at the pre‑broadband salary minimum of $3,671.68 per month ($44,060.11 annually).

Location:

Ocala, FL

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.

The position is typically hired at the pre‑broadband salary minimum of $3,671.68 per month ($44,060.11 annually).

This position is responsible for providing independent, professional vocational rehabilitation consultation to private providers for the provision and coordination of complex services so that individuals with diverse disabilities may attain or maintain employment.
Develops resources and implements special projects to expedite and expand services.

• The employee must be productive under tight time frames, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal‑directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions.
• The employee must interact courteously with others.
• The employee’s performance and behavior must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit.
• Provides consultation and serves as a liaison with private providers in providing counseling, job placement opportunities, guidance and career planning for individuals with diverse disabilities who require complex rehabilitation strategies.
• Facilitates and evaluates casework to ensure that private providers work with eligible individuals in the public/private partnership to attain quality employment outcomes; evaluates and ensures that individuals are permitted to exercise informed choice throughout the rehabilitation process.
• Provides information and suggested revisions impacting service delivery policy.
• Ensures the accuracy of case work completed by the private provider. Completes eligibility determinations. Reviews, approves, and signs Individualized Plan for Employment, designated reviews, and case closures made by private providers.
• Monitors to assure the appropriate use of available resources. Responsible for approving and providing signature authority on all client services authorizations prepared by the private provider. Manages resources and/or provides technical assistance for financial accountability in accordance with state and federal regulations and policies.
• Accesses and updates automated client information, maintains records, produces correspondence and performs other automated functions within the scope of the position’s responsibilities.
• Provides technical assistance to private providers’ associates to enhance the understanding of policies and procedures in the vocational rehabilitation…