DOE/SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR - 48004558

Requisition No: 841867 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: DOE/SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR - 48004558

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48004558 

Salary:  Monthly Salary: $3,986.67 

Posting Closing Date: 12/05/2024 

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Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is hosting an INTERVIEW ON THE SPOT opportunity!

We are a federal-state vocational program dedicated to helping people with physical or mental disabilities be successful in employment. We are looking for you to be our recommended candidate in the running for 1 of 5 Senior VR Counselor positions across the following cities: Orlando, Sanford, and Leesburg.

 

What do you need to do?

• Meet the minimum requirements below.
• Apply now so we can expect you for an interview.
• Complete the application entirely, including all employment history following your highest educational achievement. Employment gaps over 3 months require an explanation as “added employment.”
• Be prepared to answer the qualified questions about your work location choice.
• Mark your calendar to walk-in during the time listed below for a panel interview with one of VR’s elite hiring teams.   

• When: Friday, December 6, 2024
• Time:   9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Location: Vocational Rehabilitation – 3191 Maguire Blvd. Suite# 250 Orlando, FL 32803

Minimum Requirements

Professional Experience

Work with individuals with disabilities, advocacy, or employment-related roles.

 

Education

• Bachelor's degree in the following fields: Counseling, Business, Psychology, Healthcare, Education, Public Safety, or Criminology and 2 years of professional experience.
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in fields listed above and 1 year of professional experience.

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What to expect for the interview?

• Check-in with the receptionist for your interview.
• Meet Unit Supervisors, Area Supervisors and our very own Area Director, Wayne Olson!
• Spend time with the interview panel for approx. 30 minutes.
• Relax in the reception area and you will be notified within 25min if you are a recommended candidate in the running.
• Be prepared, if you are recommended, to meet our HR Personnel Liaison onsite with the following:

• Contact information for at least 2 references from previous employers listed on your application.
• Driver’s License.
• Social Security Card.
• Copy of Degree or unofficial transcripts.

This is important - although you may be identified as our recommended candidate in the running, a final decision will be decided within 6 – 8 weeks. If you are not chosen as the recommended candidate in the running, your interview score will remain on file for up to 6 months for consideration.

 

Job Description

As a Senior Counselor, you will provide professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with disabilities to help them achieve their employment goals. You will assess medical, psychological, and vocational information to determine service eligibility and develop individualized employment plans. Your role involves coordinating a