SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR

Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

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:

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions:

• 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:

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification/Experience or Education: 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the theories and practices in vocational rehabilitation guidance and counseling. Knowledge of medical and psychological aspects of disability groups. Knowledge of employment resources and vocational rehabilitation resources. Knowledge of program requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Skilled in interviewing techniques. Skilled in administering tests and analyzing results. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal Ability to work and perform under stressful conditions. Ability to work independently and perform tasks and responsibilities with limited guidance and direction. Ability to gather, analyze and organize information into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials. Ability to provide counseling and guidance in career planning. Proficient in using Microsoft Office software, such as Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word Ability to provide excellent customer service. Ability to maintain work area in an organized and clean manner. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to use and analyze information from the management information system. Ability to interpret state and federal vocational rehabilitation regulations and policies. Ability to devise employment strategies for individuals with disabilities. Ability to use automated systems. Ability to demonstrate reliable and consistent attendance.