Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Role Overview

• Provide independent professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with disabilities
• Assess medical, psychological, and vocational information to determine eligibility for services.
• Develop and implement an Individual Plan for Employment
• Negotiate with individuals regarding plan development
• Conduct in-depth interviews of individuals with disabilities
• Manage resources to ensure financial accountability according to state and federal regulations
• Provide technical assistance and specialized training to internal customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation
• Not less than 2 years of paid or unpaid experience consisting of direct work with individuals with disabilities
• Advanced Degree such as Master’s or Doctoral from an accredited college or university in related fields is preferred
• Knowledge of the theories and practices in vocational rehabilitation guidance and counseling
• Knowledge of interviewing techniques
• Knowledge of medical and psychological aspects of disability groups
• Ability to administer tests and analyze results
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to provide counseling and guidance in career planning
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Benefits

• State of Florida Retirement Plan – 3% Employee Contribution Required
• Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn Annual Leave 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.
• Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of Sick Leave credits per month
• 10 Paid Holidays annually
• Health Insurance for Individual of Family Coverage – State pays 80% of premium
• Life Insurance – State pays premium for $25,000 basic term life insurance for full time employee
• Additional supplemental insurances are available such as dental, vision, etc.
• Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available.