State of Florida
SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR – 48004871
State of Florida – Department of Education – Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Location: Miami, Unit 23F
Pay Plan: Career Service | Salary: $3,986.67 Monthly | Posting Closing Date: 01/21/2026
Requisition No: 859532 | Position Number: 48004871
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in a indeskn field reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation (e.g., vocational rehabilitation counseling, psychology, disability studies, business administration, human resources, special education, supported employment, customized employment, economics, or other related field).
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 Requirement
Master’s or Doctoral Degree in a field reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation or related fields such as vocational rehabilitation counseling, law, psychology, disability studies, business administration, human resources, special education, management, public administration, or other relevant field.
Not less than 1 year 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 разработки 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 The employee must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under रिक? stressful conditions. The employee must interact courteously with others. The employee’s performance and behavior 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 of this position. This position is responsible for providing independent professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with a diversity of disabilities in order ამის 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 abges 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 whoenschap 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 emplyment outcomes. Authorizes, coordinates and/oriyanju negotiates services If analyzing, lab? but helps? The text continues with details of job duties, including negotiating, job placement activities, developing employer contacts, utilizing community resources #complete paragraph per original text.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
Knowledge of employment resources and vocational rehabilitation resources.
Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
Ability to compile, organize and analyze medical, vocational and нужен psychological data.
Ability to administer tests and analyze results.
Ability to provide counseling and guidance in the area of career planning.
Ability to develop individual vocational rehabilitation programs and place clients in appropriate vocation.
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详.
Background Screening Requirement It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment undergo level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. All applicants for employment or to volunteer who are selected for an interview will be provided with the Consent to Background Screening form for level 2 screening, the Affidavit of Good Moral Character, and the Notice of/playback. The leading candidate for employment or to volunteer will be required to execute the Consent form and Affidavit, report to a designated location, and submit fingerprints for level 2 screening. No applicant for a designated position will be employed 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, fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.
Employee Benefits
State of Florida Retirement – 3% Employee Contribution Required
10 Paid Holidays annually
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.
Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month
Health Insurance for Individual or 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
Tax Deferred Savings Program available through payroll deduction
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Accommodation Request Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center (1-877-562-728 Humanity). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Drug-Free Workplace ਤੇ The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Veterans’ Preference Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. However, applicants claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each application submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) alongfanin any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. For information on the supporting documentation required, click here. Applicants may also fax their supporting genero documentation to People First at 1-888-403-2110.
Resume Submission If you wish to submit a resume with your application, please attach when applying for this vacancy. Be sure to include the 汇 Requisition ID number 859532, for this specific vacancy on each page of your resume.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other
Industry Government Administration
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Location: Miami, Unit 23F
Pay Plan: Career Service | Salary: $3,986.67 Monthly | Posting Closing Date: 01/21/2026
Requisition No: 859532 | Position Number: 48004871
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in a indeskn field reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation (e.g., vocational rehabilitation counseling, psychology, disability studies, business administration, human resources, special education, supported employment, customized employment, economics, or other related field).
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 Requirement
Master’s or Doctoral Degree in a field reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation or related fields such as vocational rehabilitation counseling, law, psychology, disability studies, business administration, human resources, special education, management, public administration, or other relevant field.
Not less than 1 year 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 разработки 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 The employee must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under रिक? stressful conditions. The employee must interact courteously with others. The employee’s performance and behavior 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 of this position. This position is responsible for providing independent professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with a diversity of disabilities in order ამის 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 abges 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 whoenschap 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 emplyment outcomes. Authorizes, coordinates and/oriyanju negotiates services If analyzing, lab? but helps? The text continues with details of job duties, including negotiating, job placement activities, developing employer contacts, utilizing community resources #complete paragraph per original text.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
Knowledge of employment resources and vocational rehabilitation resources.
Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
Ability to compile, organize and analyze medical, vocational and нужен psychological data.
Ability to administer tests and analyze results.
Ability to provide counseling and guidance in the area of career planning.
Ability to develop individual vocational rehabilitation programs and place clients in appropriate vocation.
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详.
Background Screening Requirement It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment undergo level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. All applicants for employment or to volunteer who are selected for an interview will be provided with the Consent to Background Screening form for level 2 screening, the Affidavit of Good Moral Character, and the Notice of/playback. The leading candidate for employment or to volunteer will be required to execute the Consent form and Affidavit, report to a designated location, and submit fingerprints for level 2 screening. No applicant for a designated position will be employed 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, fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.
Employee Benefits
State of Florida Retirement – 3% Employee Contribution Required
10 Paid Holidays annually
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.
Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month
Health Insurance for Individual or 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
Tax Deferred Savings Program available through payroll deduction
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Accommodation Request Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center (1-877-562-728 Humanity). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Drug-Free Workplace ਤੇ The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Veterans’ Preference Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. However, applicants claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each application submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) alongfanin any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. For information on the supporting documentation required, click here. Applicants may also fax their supporting genero documentation to People First at 1-888-403-2110.
Resume Submission If you wish to submit a resume with your application, please attach when applying for this vacancy. Be sure to include the 汇 Requisition ID number 859532, for this specific vacancy on each page of your resume.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other
Industry Government Administration
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referrals increase your chances of interviewing at State of Florida by 2x
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