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DOE/VR SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR - 48004802
Florida State Jobs, Fort Myers, Florida, United States, 33994
DOE/VR Senior Vocational Rehab Counselor - 48004802
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information, click on our
E-Verify Website . Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state program that helps people who have physical or mental disabilities get or keep a job. VR is committed to helping people with disabilities find meaningful careers. Our mission is "to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment and enhance their independence." Our vision is "to become the first place people with disabilities turn when seeking employment and a top resource for employers in need of qualified employees." This advertisement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to 6 months. For your application to be considered: All fields must be completed (dates of employment, supervisor name, phone numbers, addresses, etc.). Gaps in employment that exceed three (3) months must be explained in the application (unemployed, caretaker, etc.). Employment history must be in chronological order by date with the most recent employer first on the application. Minimum Qualifications: Establish and maintain education and experience requirements, to ensure that the personnel have a 21st century understanding of the evolving labor force and the needs of individuals with disabilities. Bachelor's Degree: Attainment of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation, to indicate a level of competency and skill demonstrating basic preparation in a field of study such as: vocational rehabilitation counseling psychology disability studies business administration human resources special education supported employment customized employment economics another field that reasonably prepares individuals to work with consumers and employers. Years of Experience: Bachelor's degree plus not less than 2 years of paid or unpaid experience consisting of: direct work with individuals with disabilities in a setting such as an independent living center direct service for advocacy activities that provide such individual with experience and skills in working with individuals with disabilities direct experience as an employer direct experience as a small business owner or operator direct experience in self employment experience in human resources experience in recruitment experience in supervising employees experience in training experience in other activities that provide experience in competitive integrated employment environments Advanced Degree: Attainment of a Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study such as: vocational rehabilitation counseling law psychology disability studies business administration human resources special education management public administration another field that reasonably provides confidence in: the employment sector in a disability field or in both business-related and rehabilitation-related fields Years of Experience: Advanced degree plus not less than 1 years of paid or unpaid experience consisting of: direct work with individuals with disabilities in a setting such as an independent living center direct service for advocacy activities that provide such individual with experience and skills in working with individuals with disabilities direct experience as an employer direct experience as a small business owner or operator direct experience in self employment experience in human resources experience in recruitment experience in supervising employees experience in training experience in other activities that provide experience in competitive integrated employment environments Job Description: This is independent professional counseling work providing vocational rehabilitation services to eligible disabled individuals to attain employment; and providing technical assistance to vocational rehabilitation counselors. This position is responsible for providing independent professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with a diversity of disabilities in order that they may attain employment; providing and coordinating complex services; and providing technical assistance on vocational rehabilitation issues to internal and external customers. The incumbent of this position will access client information, maintain case records, produce correspondence, and perform other automated functions within the scope of the position's responsibilities. Assesses medical, psychological, and vocational information to determine eligibility for services. Provides technical assistance to internal and external customers. Develops and implements with full participation of the customer with a disability, an Individual Plan for Employment to determine employment outcomes. Provides professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with a diversity of disabilities who require complex vocational rehabilitation strategies in order that they may attain appropriate employment outcomes. Provides information to assist individuals with disabilities in making informed choices regarding services, service providers and employment outcomes. Authorizes, coordinates and/or negotiates services leading to successful employment outcomes. Negotiates with individuals with disabilities regarding plan development. Devises job placement opportunities through job placement activities, including job analysis, job development, and labor market information to assist individuals with disabilities to obtain appropriate employment outcomes. Develops employer contacts and serves as liaison with employers. Utilizes the resources of community rehabilitation providers in securing appropriate job placement for eligible individuals with disabilities. Coordinates or collaborates with others in other placement activities. Provides technical assistance to internal and external customers. Conducts in-depth interviews of individuals with disabilities regarding complex rehabilitation strategies to determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and the feasibility for achieving a vocational goal. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the theories and practices of vocational rehabilitation counseling. Knowledge of the professional ethics relating to rehabilitation counseling. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication. Knowledge of the methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data. Knowledge of organizing, tracking, and monitoring fiscal activities Knowledge of state and federal fiscal requirements Knowledge of interviewing techniques. Ability to supervise people. Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments. Ability to train others. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. Ability to develop and monitor programs and program effectiveness and to recommend policy and procedural changes. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application. State of Florida Employee Benefits: State of Florida Retirement
3% Employee Contribution Required 10 Paid Holidays annually 104 Hours of Paid Annual Leave annually 104 Hours of Paid Sick Leave 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 available such as dental, vision, etc. Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available. Benefits information can be found on the following websites: http://dms.myflorida.com/human_resource_support/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants#Benefits
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information, click on our
E-Verify Website . Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state program that helps people who have physical or mental disabilities get or keep a job. VR is committed to helping people with disabilities find meaningful careers. Our mission is "to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment and enhance their independence." Our vision is "to become the first place people with disabilities turn when seeking employment and a top resource for employers in need of qualified employees." This advertisement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to 6 months. For your application to be considered: All fields must be completed (dates of employment, supervisor name, phone numbers, addresses, etc.). Gaps in employment that exceed three (3) months must be explained in the application (unemployed, caretaker, etc.). Employment history must be in chronological order by date with the most recent employer first on the application. Minimum Qualifications: Establish and maintain education and experience requirements, to ensure that the personnel have a 21st century understanding of the evolving labor force and the needs of individuals with disabilities. Bachelor's Degree: Attainment of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation, to indicate a level of competency and skill demonstrating basic preparation in a field of study such as: vocational rehabilitation counseling psychology disability studies business administration human resources special education supported employment customized employment economics another field that reasonably prepares individuals to work with consumers and employers. Years of Experience: Bachelor's degree plus not less than 2 years of paid or unpaid experience consisting of: direct work with individuals with disabilities in a setting such as an independent living center direct service for advocacy activities that provide such individual with experience and skills in working with individuals with disabilities direct experience as an employer direct experience as a small business owner or operator direct experience in self employment experience in human resources experience in recruitment experience in supervising employees experience in training experience in other activities that provide experience in competitive integrated employment environments Advanced Degree: Attainment of a Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study such as: vocational rehabilitation counseling law psychology disability studies business administration human resources special education management public administration another field that reasonably provides confidence in: the employment sector in a disability field or in both business-related and rehabilitation-related fields Years of Experience: Advanced degree plus not less than 1 years of paid or unpaid experience consisting of: direct work with individuals with disabilities in a setting such as an independent living center direct service for advocacy activities that provide such individual with experience and skills in working with individuals with disabilities direct experience as an employer direct experience as a small business owner or operator direct experience in self employment experience in human resources experience in recruitment experience in supervising employees experience in training experience in other activities that provide experience in competitive integrated employment environments Job Description: This is independent professional counseling work providing vocational rehabilitation services to eligible disabled individuals to attain employment; and providing technical assistance to vocational rehabilitation counselors. This position is responsible for providing independent professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with a diversity of disabilities in order that they may attain employment; providing and coordinating complex services; and providing technical assistance on vocational rehabilitation issues to internal and external customers. The incumbent of this position will access client information, maintain case records, produce correspondence, and perform other automated functions within the scope of the position's responsibilities. Assesses medical, psychological, and vocational information to determine eligibility for services. Provides technical assistance to internal and external customers. Develops and implements with full participation of the customer with a disability, an Individual Plan for Employment to determine employment outcomes. Provides professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with a diversity of disabilities who require complex vocational rehabilitation strategies in order that they may attain appropriate employment outcomes. Provides information to assist individuals with disabilities in making informed choices regarding services, service providers and employment outcomes. Authorizes, coordinates and/or negotiates services leading to successful employment outcomes. Negotiates with individuals with disabilities regarding plan development. Devises job placement opportunities through job placement activities, including job analysis, job development, and labor market information to assist individuals with disabilities to obtain appropriate employment outcomes. Develops employer contacts and serves as liaison with employers. Utilizes the resources of community rehabilitation providers in securing appropriate job placement for eligible individuals with disabilities. Coordinates or collaborates with others in other placement activities. Provides technical assistance to internal and external customers. Conducts in-depth interviews of individuals with disabilities regarding complex rehabilitation strategies to determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and the feasibility for achieving a vocational goal. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the theories and practices of vocational rehabilitation counseling. Knowledge of the professional ethics relating to rehabilitation counseling. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication. Knowledge of the methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data. Knowledge of organizing, tracking, and monitoring fiscal activities Knowledge of state and federal fiscal requirements Knowledge of interviewing techniques. Ability to supervise people. Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments. Ability to train others. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. Ability to develop and monitor programs and program effectiveness and to recommend policy and procedural changes. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application. State of Florida Employee Benefits: State of Florida Retirement
3% Employee Contribution Required 10 Paid Holidays annually 104 Hours of Paid Annual Leave annually 104 Hours of Paid Sick Leave 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 available such as dental, vision, etc. Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available. Benefits information can be found on the following websites: http://dms.myflorida.com/human_resource_support/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants#Benefits