Program Counselor Blind Services

EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM COUNSELOR -  (BLIND SERVICES)

Date:
May 18, 2026

Requisition No: 876035

Agency:
Department of Education

Working Title:

EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM COUNSELOR -  (BLIND SERVICES)

Position Number:

Salary: $47,349.96 to $52,084.96 Annually

Bureau of Client Services & Program Support

Position Title:
Employment Program Counselor

Salary Range: $47,349.96 to $52,084.96 Annually

CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY

This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies up to six months.

Application Information:

• Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
• Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of:
• Any position held by a State of Florida Agency
• Any position held by a Florida University
• All periods of employment from high school graduation
• All periods of current or prior unemployment
• Gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for
• Any Education
• Your resume and application must match
• Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.

Hiring Information and Requirements:

• The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system.
• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable.
• If claiming Right to First Interview, the candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying.

If you are missing any of the items above, your packet may be held up at the final review step.

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

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This position is in the Division of Blind Services, District 1 Pensacola Office. The Employment Program Counselor works with DBS clients and local businesses and other federal, state, public and non‑profit employers, providing unique, specialized services to blind adults and children through the vision rehabilitation process, including advocacy, referral and resource development, counseling and guidance, and all other aspects of Independent Living, Children’s, and Vocational Rehabilitation Services.

• Maintain and practice a current understanding of FDOE and DBS policies and guidelines regarding information security.
• Provide unique, specialized services to blind adults and children throughout the vision rehabilitation process including advocacy, referral and resource development, counseling and guidance, and all other aspects of Independent Living, Children’s, and Vocational Rehabilitation services.
• Conduct outreach activities to increase on‑job training, apprenticeships, work‑based learning, volunteering, and employment opportunities.
• Participate in job development, placement and follow‑up activities of clients and utilize specific assessment tools as directed by policies and procedures.
• Provide and document required client contacts, initial interview assessments, plan development, closure reports, implement and coordinate services in accordance with time frames, policies, and procedures specified in the case service manual.
• Model and demonstrate the principals of flexibility, adaptability, and approachability while adhering to applicable laws,…