Senior VR Counselor — Drive Meaningful Employment

State of Florida; Dade City (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State Group Insurance coverage options

Nine paid holidays

Retirement plan options

Annual and Sick Leave Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits

Job summary

State of Florida’s Department of Education in Dade City is seeking a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to provide professional counseling services to individuals with disabilities, including potentially eligible VR youth ages 14–21, to support competitive integrated employment.

You will coordinate services, develop an Individualized Plan for Employment with participants, monitor caseloads, maintain case records, and collaborate with community providers, employers, and educational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in vocational rehabilitation-related field or closely related field.
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in relevant field such as vocational rehabilitation counseling, disability studies, human resources or related areas.
• At least 2 years of paid or unpaid experience working with individuals with disabilities or in related roles.
• Preferred qualifications include experience in vocational rehabilitation counseling and related fields.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and eligibility determinations for individuals with disabilities.
• Develop an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) with participants.
• Coordinate and monitor vocational rehabilitation services and expenditures.
• Conduct job development, employer outreach, and placement activities.
• Maintain case records and ensure compliance with agency policies and regulations.
• Provide ongoing vocational counseling, case management, and post-employment support.
• Collaborate with community partners, education and workforce stakeholders to support employment outcomes.

Skills

Direct work with individuals with dis…

Experience in recruitment

Experience in supervising employees

Experience in training

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s or Doctoral degree

Job description

State of Florida’s Department of Education in Dade City is seeking a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to provide professional counseling services to individuals with disabilities, including potentially eligible VR youth ages 14–21, to support competitive integrated employment.

You will coordinate services, develop an Individualized Plan for Employment with participants, monitor caseloads, maintain case records, and collaborate with community providers, employers, and educational