SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR - 48004304 1

Requisition No: 854156 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR - 48004304 1

Position Number: 48004304 

Salary:  $2,840.62 per month 

Posting Closing Date: 06/06/2025 

OCCUPATION PROFILE

DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

AREA 2/Unit 08D Jacksonville, FL

SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR

Position Number: 48004304

This Advertisement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to 6 months.

Any "gaps" in employment (3) months or more 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 is located in Jacksonville, FL  Unit 08D

 

To be contacted for an interview:

Meet the Minimum Requirements below

Complete the application entirely, including all employment history following your highest level of education.

On the application, be prepared to explain employment gaps exceeding 3 months. Explain employment gaps as added employment with acceptable reasons such as being a student, unemployed, caretaker, etc.

Review your application, making sure all blank fields under employer are completed.

Minimum Requirements:

Professional Experience

Work with individuals with disabilities in advocacy and/or employment-related roles.

 

Education

• Bachelor's degree in the following fields: Counseling, Business, Psychology, Education, Public Safety, or Criminology and 2 years of professional experience.

                                                   OR

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in relevant fields and 1 year of professional experience.

 

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 requirement of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment of 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. 

 

DESCRIPTION

Senior VR Counselors provide professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with disabilities to help them achieve their employment goals. They assess medical, psychological, and vocational information to determine service eligibility and develop individualized employment plans. The role involves coordinating and negotiating services, conducting job placement activities, and building relationships with employers and community partners.

Senior VR Counselors manage client information and case records, provide technical assistance to internal and external customers, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Effective communication, data analysis, and career counseling skills are essential. They must balance multiple priorities, work productively under tight deadlines, and maintain a goal-directed approach. In-person attendance is essential for this position.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities: 

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