REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN

REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN - 48007197

This position serves as a Rehabilitation Technician for the Blind/Visually Impaired in the Division of Blind Services District 5 Satellite Office, located in Cocoa Beach, Florida. The incumbent in this position will demonstrate accountability and support towards the goals of the agency leadership and communicate the same to other employees and stakeholders. This includes support to agency leadership on all program related actions and activities, and as otherwise directed. The incumbent must model, demonstrate, and guide other employees in the use of the principles of flexibility, adaptability, and approachability – while adhering to applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Is responsible for providing intake services and assisting with case management activities as directed by the District Administrator, Assistant District Administrator, and the Human Services Program Consultant (Employment Program Consultant).
• Gather eye medical and other information for the purpose of eligibility determinations by the Human Services Program Consultant.
• Reviews applications and referrals, gathers necessary data, informs applicants of available services, provides information and referrals.
• Processes referrals and applications and documents case activities in accordance with State/Federal laws and regulations, program procedures, and timeframes.
• Utilizes the electronic client information system (AWARE) as a case management tool.
• Provides case management support, including purchase of services to the Human Services Program Consultants, (to include the Employment Program Counselors, Employment Placement Specialists, and the Independent Living/Children's Program Counselor) in the District.
• Assist the Human Services Program Consultants with monitoring of facility cases, including case closures.
• Works in conjunction with the Human Services Program Consultants to ensure timely provision of services.
• Provides information and referral services for individuals who are eligible or ineligible for DBS Services.
• Accurately enters data into the electronic client information system (AWARE).
• Provides data and reports from AWARE as needed.
• Independently prepares correspondence and other documents, including travel forms as directed.
• Serves as the Travel Liaison for the Cocoa Satellite Office by completing all travel authorizations and reimbursements within allotted timeframes accurately and error free.
• Processes Purchasing Card (P-Card) charges immediately after using -following all guidelines currently put into place.
• Processes Administrative Purchase Orders (P.O's) in the MFMP system in accordance with State, FDOE, and Division purchasing guidelines and serves as backup for the Daytona Beach Office as needed.
• Provides telephone coverage in a professional, courteous, and efficient manner, delivers messages accurately and in a timely manner.
• Processes incoming/outgoing mail in accordance with District procedures.
• Sets up case files and maintains correct case file order as assigned.
• Effectively and appropriately maintains uses and monitors District funds, equipment and resources.
• Travel may be required to complete assigned duties.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Who We're Looking For:

The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. Attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
• Knowledge of the Vocational Rehabilitation processes/procedures.
• Effective communication skills (including proficiency in computer word processing and data entry procedures, comparable services and benefits, eye diseases and their functional impact and agency services).
• An ability to establish and maintain education and experience requirements to ensure an understanding of the evolving labor force and the needs of individuals with disabilities.
• Knowledge of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications:

Three (3) to five (5) years of professional and relevant experience in a public vocational rehabilitation program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree
• An ability to establish and maintain education and experience requirements to ensure an understanding of the evolving labor force and the needs of individuals with disabilities.
• Knowledge of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Division of Blind Services Mission Statement:

The Division of Blind Services ensure blind and visually impaired Floridians have the tools, support and opportunities to achieve success. In partnership with others, we create a barrier-free environment in the lives of Floridians with visual disabilities. The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible. The Division serves thousands of Floridians through its plethora of programs and services. District and Satellite Offices located throughout the state, as well as the Career, Technology and Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CTTC), and the Braille and Talking Books Library. The Division of Blind Services has become a national model in education employment and other services that foster independence for blind and visually impaired Floridians.

Working for the State of Florida has benefits!

• State Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
• Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
• Ongoing comprehensive training provided
• Career Growth
• Highly skilled, professional environment
• Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits

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We care about the success of our employees.

We care about the success of our clients.

We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer's experiences and ourselves.

A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate and professional employees.

Leave Information:

• Annual Leave - All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon years of creditable service. Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month. Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions are credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.
• Sick Leave - Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month.

Background Screening Requirement:

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. No applicant for a designated position will be employed, contracted 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, finger printing for all purposes and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement.

Selective Service System (SSS) and Requirement:

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the Selective Service website.

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