HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT II - 48007202 (BLIND SERVICES)

Requisition No: 846500 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT II - 48007202 (BLIND SERVICES)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48007202 

Salary:  $45,000.00 - $49,500.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 03/12/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES 

BUREAU OF CLIENT SERVICES & PROGRAM SUPPORT

INDEPENDENT LIVING/CHILDREN'S PROGRAM

LOCATION: DAYTONA BEACH (VOLUSIA COUNTY)
JOB TITLE: HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT II - CAREER SERVICE

SALARY RANGE: $45,000.00 - $49,500.00

 

Our Mission:

The Division of Blind Services ensures blind and visually impaired Floridians have the tools, support, and opportunities to achieve success.  In partnership with others, we create a barrier-free environment in the lives of Floridians with visual disabilities.  The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible.  The Division serves thousands of Floridians through its plethora of programs and services.  With District and Satellite Offices located throughout the state, as well as the Career, Technology and Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired, and the Braille and Talking Books Library, the Division of Blind Services has become a national model in education, employment and other services that foster independence for blind and visually impaired Floridians.  

 

Florida Division of Blind Services Main Page

 

Office Contact:
Mireya Hernandez, Program Administrator

(813) 871-7190

 

Job Description:

This position is located in the Division of Blind Services, District 5, Daytona Beach Office.  In conjunction with the community resource providers (CRPs), the Independent Living/Children's Program Specialist is required to perform casework, process invoices and/or assist with instructional duties for rehabilitation clients to acquire the skills and knowledge they need to manage their daily lives and achieve self-confidence and self-sufficiency.  The incumbent will provide parent education and information on referral services and advocacy to visually impaired children and families.  The incumbent will coordinate with public school vision programs and parent groups, participate in planning and evaluating the provision of services and adaptive skills instruction needed to maximize independent living in the areas of personal management, household management, communication, orientation & mobility (indoor), leisure activities, use of low vision devices, problem solving and resource utilization.  

Examples of Work:

• Conduct client intake.
• Assess client’s resources.
• Perform job placement and job development activities for clients.
• Perform follow-up and maintain client contact through telephone calls and home visits.
• Interview, counsel and evaluate clients to determine individual therapeutic activity needs.
• Consult with other professionals and team members concerning recommended programs.
• Prepare reports on client's progress and their reactions to various activities.
• Evaluate rehabilitation therapy programs and make recommendations for adjustment and revisions.
• Conduct 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.
• Determine existing problems and evaluate individual needs for achieving independence in daily living, acquiring communication skills and/or obtaining suitable employment.
• Develop community contacts for employment opportunities, similar benefits and socialization.
• Assist in the establishment of policies, standards, rules, regulations and guidelines for program planning.Other Miscellaneous Duties:
• Performs other duties as required.
• Some travel is required.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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