SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR
Company: My Florida Corp Defunct
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR - 48004297
Date: May 12, 2023
Location:
JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32202 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32250
JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32226 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32211
JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32204 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 33207
JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32256 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32219
JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32205 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32259
JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32207 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32208
JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32244 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32218
JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32246 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32254
JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32210 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32216
JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32224 SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL, US, 32085
JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32221 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32225
JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32231 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32212
JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32209 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32206
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Requisition No: 795028
Agency: Department of Education
Working Title: SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR - 48004297
Position Number: 48004297
Salary: $2,993.45
Posting Closing Date: 08/31/2023
CCUPATION PROFILE
DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
AREA 2
SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR
Position Numbers: 48004282, 48004205, 48004333, 48004297
Minimum Hiring Salary: $2,993.45 Monthly
This Advertisement may be used to fill current and future vacancies
for up to 6 months.
Any "gaps" in employment must be address
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 position will be filled for the location needed at the time of
selection. There are multiple positions for the following
locations: Jacksonville, Orange Park and St. Augustine
This position typically hired at the broadband salary minimum of
$2,993.45 per month. The salary may be negotiable dependent upon
years of experience, education level and available salary rate.
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 Rights. 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.
SALARY AND PREFERENCES
This position typically is hired at the pre-broadband salary
minimum of $2,840.62 per month. The salary may be negotiable
dependent upon years of experience, education level and available
salary rate.
Preference given to persons with rehabilitation counselor
certification CRC or who are eligible to sit for the certification
exam within one year of hire date. Information concerning the
certification process can be found at www.crccertification.com
(http://www.crccertification.com./) .
A recommended applicant possessing a Certified Rehabilitation
Counselor CRC certification or national credentials in interpreting
for individuals with hearing loss, shall receive a one-time $3,000
base pay increase added to the recommended salary upon appointment,
subject to availability of dollars and salary rate.
DESCRIPTION
Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude
management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such
duties are a logical assignment to the position.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling deals with counseling
individuals to maximize the independence and employability of
persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties
that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, or the
stress of daily life. Assess client needs and design and implement
rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational
counseling, training, and job placement. Some positions in this
occupation may be responsible for coordinating work and supervising
employees.
This position is responsible for providing professional vocational
rehabilitation counseling to individuals with a diversity of
disabilities in order that they may attain employment and for
providing and coordinating services. 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.
VR Client Eligibility Determination
Assess medical, psychological, and vocational information to
determine eligibility for services
Negotiates and develops, with full participation of the customer
with a disability, an Individualized Plan For Employment to
determine employment outcomes
Conducts in-depth interviews with individuals with disabilities
requiring rehabilitation strategies in order to determine
eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and to determine
the feasibility for achieving an employment outcome
Provides professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to
individuals with a diversity of disabilities 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
Employment Contacts and Placement
Develops employer contacts and serves as liaison with employers
Develops and utilizes job placement opportunities to assist
eligible individuals with disabilities to obtain appropriate
employment
Provides selective job development and placement
Collaborates with team members in placement activities
Utilizes the resources of community rehabilitation providers in
securing appropriate job placement for eligible individuals with
disabilities
Financial Accountability
Manages resources to ensure financial accountability according to
state and federal regulations
Collaborates with community partners to assure appropriate use of
available resources
Continuing Education and Training
Participates in training experiences designed to enhance
professional competency in vocational rehabilitation
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a
major in a social, behavioral or rehabilitative science, education,
or related field, and one year of professional experience in
counseling or in a public vocational rehabilitation program; or a
master's degree from an accredited college or university in a
social, behavioral or rehabilitative science or education program
can substitute for one year of required experience.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
Conducts client intake
Assesses client's resources
Performs job placement and job development activities for
clients
Performs follow-up and maintains client contact through telephone
calls and home visits
Interviews, counsels, and evaluates patients to determine
individual therapeutic activity needs
Consults with other professionals and team members concerning
recommended programs
Prepares reports on patients' progress and their reactions to
various activities
Evaluates rehabilitation therapy programs and makes recommendations
for adjustment and revisions
Conducts in-depth interviews with a diverse group of blind and
visually impaired clients to determine their eligibility for
rehabilitation services and the feasibility for achieving a
vocational independent living or educational goal
Determines existing problems and evaluates individual needs for
achieving independence in daily living, in acquiring communication
skills and/or obtaining suitable employment.
Develops community contacts for employment opportunities, similar
benefits and socialization
Assists in the establishment of policies, standards, rules,
regulations and guidelines for program planning
EXAMPLES OF JOB CHARACTERISTICS
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing assistance or personal care to others.
Providing Assistance or Personal Care to Others.
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all
relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Combining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to
make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making
decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing
the best solution.
Interpreting Meaning of Information to Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be
understood or used to support responses or feedback to others.
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Providing consultation and expert advice to management or other
groups on technical, systems-related, or process related
topics.
Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying developmental needs of others and coaching or otherwise
helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Communicating With Persons Outside Organization
Communicating with persons outside the organization, representing
the organization to customers, the public, government, and other
external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face,
in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining
information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic
recording.
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking
down information or data into separate parts.
Monitor Processes, Material, Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials,events, or the
environment,often to detect problems or to find out when things are
finished.
EXAMPLES OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in
this class specification represent those needed to perform the
duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities
may be applicable for individual positions in the employing
agency.)
Knowledge of:
The theories and practices in counseling
The principles and techniques of effective verbal and written
communication
The methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data
Medical and psychological aspects of disability groups
Interviewing techniques
Ability to:
Interview clients in order to determine eligibility for vocational
rehabilitation services
Compile, organize and analyze medical and psychological data
Provide counseling and guidance in the area of career planning
Develop individual vocational rehabilitation programs
Assess test results
Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
Communicate effectively
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with
others
Use and analyze information from the management information
system
Understand and use State and Federal vocational rehabilitation
regulations and policies
Use automated systems
BENEFITS INFORMATION
State of Florida Retirement package-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 or Family Coverage - State pays 80%
of premium
Life Insurance - State pays 80% of premium
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
Retirement Benefits:
Benefits information can be found on the following Websites:
http://dms.myflorida.com/human_resource_support/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants#Benefits
(http://dms.myflorida.com/human_resource_support/retirement)
Insurance Benefits: http://www.myflorida.com/MyBenefits
(http://dms.myflorida.com/human_resource_support/retirement)
Deferred Compensation:
https://www.myfloridadeferredcomp.com/SOFweb/index.htm
Pretax Benefits:
http://dms.myflorida.com/human_resource_support/state_group_insurance/dsgi_webcenter/active_employee_webcenter/reimbursement_accounts
Retirement Benefits:
http://dms.myflorida.com/human_resource_support/retirement
RESUME If you wish to submit a resume with your application, please
attach when applying for this vacancy.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
EFFECTIVE: 12/10/2003
History: 07/01/2002
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative
Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence
in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the
Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring
authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to
allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
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,
candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive
preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are
encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to
receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.
Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting
documentation with each submission that includes character of
service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any
other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida
Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation
requirements are available by clickinghere
(http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All
documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Nearest Major Market:Jacksonville
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