Senior VR Counselor: Career Planning & Employment

State of Florida; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State Group Insurance coverage options

Nine paid holidays and a Personal/HOL

Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Tuition Fee Waivers

Retirement plan options

Annual and Sick Leave Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits

Professional environment

Job summary

The State of Florida’s Department of Education is seeking a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (CS) in Orange Park. The role delivers professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with disabilities, supporting employment outcomes and coordinating services under VR policies and regulations.

Responsibilities include intake, eligibility decisions, IPE development, service authorization, job development, stakeholder collaboration, and thorough case documentation.

Qualifications

• Four years of professional experience in Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Business Administration, Special Education, Human Resources, or other related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and application activities for individuals with disabilities by reviewing referrals, completing applications, conducting initial interviews, explaining informed choice, and reviewing records to support eligibility determinations.
• Determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and complete documentation, assessments, and eligibility decisions within timeframes.
• Develop an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) with the participant to identify goals and services for employment.
• Authorize, coordinate, and manage VR services per IPE, including monitoring delivery, expenditures, and compliance.
• Conduct job development and placement activities, including labor market research and employer engagement to secure competitive employment.
• Collaborate with community providers, institutions, employers, and partners to support placement, retention, and credential attainment.
• Provide ongoing vocational counseling, case management, progress monitoring, and post-employment support.
• Maintain case documentation in agency systems and ensure accuracy of records.
• Participate in required training and professional development to maintain VR knowledge.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vocational rehabilitation counseling

Interviewing techniques

Documentation and record keeping

Communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree (related field)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Access

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

The State of Florida’s Department of Education is seeking a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (CS) in Orange Park. The role delivers professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with disabilities, supporting employment outcomes and coordinating services under VR policies and regulations.

Responsibilities include intake, eligibility decisions, IPE development, service authorization, job development, stakeholder collaboration, and thorough case documentation.