HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT I (EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT SPECIALIST) - 48007236 (BLIND SERVICES)

Requisition No: 830900 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT I (EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT SPECIALIST) - 48007236 (BLIND SERVICES)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48007236 

Salary:  $40,000.00 to $44,000.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 12/11/2024 

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DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES

LOCATION:  GAINESVILLE (ALACHUA COUNTY)

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A LEVEL 2 BACKGROUND SCREENING IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY.

ALL EMPLOYMENT GAPS MUST BE EXPLAINED AND INCLUDED WITH WORK HISTORY WHEN APPLYING.

THIS IS A STATE OF FLORIDA CAREER SERVICE (CS) OPPORTUNITY.

 

 

Job Description:

This position is located in the Division of Blind Services, District 03 Satellite Office in Gainesville.  This position serves as an Employment Placement Specialist which is responsible for providing direct job development and placement services for blind and visually impaired consumers of the Division of Blind Services. The incumbent in this position develops and provides job opportunities for eligible individuals through the use of marketing and job development techniques. The incumbent makes contacts and meets with employers for the purpose of identifying prospective job opportunities. The incumbent will provide job coaching and other support services to obtain competitive employment. 

 

Examples of Work:

• Conduct client intake.
• Assess client 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 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, in 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.
• Will be responsible as needed for the State Vehicle.  This will include completing timely vehicle logs and submitting travel reimbursements and authorizations as needed.  This may also include fueling, cleaning, and providing maintenance on the State Vehicle as needed. 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience in health, social, economic or rehabilitative programs, health care or hospital administration or planning.
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
• Ability to maintain a clear driving history.
• Ability to maintain a Florida Driver License. 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of social, economic, rehabilitative or health care services, administration or planning techniques.
• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Ability to develop program manuals, policies, procedures, standards and rules.
• Ability to analyze the effectiveness of service programs and identi