SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR

Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - 48004291

This position performs advanced-level work under the limited supervision of the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Supervisor in Area 2 Orange Park Unit 08C, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Position provides professional vocational rehabilitation counseling services to individuals with disabilities, including potentially eligible VR youth ages 14–21, to support the achievement of competitive integrated employment. Responsibilities include coordinating vocational rehabilitation services, providing technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders, maintaining case records, tracking open authorizations and other case-related activities, monitoring caseload data, and ensuring compliance with agency policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct intake and application activities for individuals with disabilities by reviewing referrals, completing applications, conducting initial interviews, explaining informed choice, and reviewing medical, psychological, educational, and vocational records to support eligibility determinations.
• Determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and complete all required documentation, assessments, and eligibility decisions within established timeframes.
• Develop an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) in collaboration with the participant, ensuring the plan identifies an appropriate employment goal and the services necessary to achieve successful employment outcomes.
• Authorize, coordinate, and manage vocational rehabilitation services in accordance with the IPE, including monitoring service delivery, expenditures, authorizations, documentation, coding accuracy, and financial compliance.
• Conduct job development and placement activities, including labor market research, employer outreach, and business engagement to secure and maintain competitive integrated employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Collaborate with community rehabilitation providers, educational institutions, workforce partners, employers, and other stakeholders to support job placement, retention, training, credential attainment, and successful employment outcomes.
• Provide ongoing vocational counseling, case management, progress monitoring, follow-up services, and post-employment support to promote long-term employment success.
• Maintain and complete case documentation by recording eligibility determinations, service authorizations, case activities, participant progress, and employment outcomes within agency information systems.
• Participate in required training, professional development, and continuing education activities to maintain vocational rehabilitation knowledge, professional competencies, and applicable certifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of professional experience in Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Business Administration, Special Education, Human Resources, or other related field.
• Establish and maintain education and experience requirements related to the understanding of the needs of individuals with disabilities.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office software, such as Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Both professional and educational experience
• Complete application information and hire requirements listed in the advertisement to completion

Working for the State of Florida has benefits! State Group Insurance coverage options+ Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required) Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities) Retirement plan options, including employer contributions ( ) Annual and Sick Leave Benefits Flexible Spending Accounts Ongoing comprehensive training provided Career Growth Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits Highly skilled, professional environment For a more complete list of benefits, visit

Location: Orange Park, FL, US, 32065 Orange Park, FL, US, 32073 Orange Park, FL, US, 32605