Senior VR Counselor: Drive Meaningful Employment

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

Benefits offered by this job

State Group Insurance

Nine paid holidays

Retirement plan options

Annual and Sick Leave

Job summary

The Florida Department of Education’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation seeks a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to provide advanced-level counseling services to individuals with disabilities, support IPE development, and coordinate VR services to achieve competitive integrated employment.

The role emphasizes intake, eligibility, case management, documentation, and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure successful employment outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a field related to vocational rehabilitation.
• Two years of direct work with individuals with disabilities or related advocacy/relevant experience.
• Experience in human resources, recruitment, supervision, or training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services.
• Develop an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) with participants.
• Authorize and coordinate VR services per IPE and monitor delivery and compliance.
• Perform job development and placement activities with employers and labor market research.
• Collaborate with VR partners, educators, and employers to support employment outcomes.
• Provide ongoing vocational counseling, case management, and post-employment follow-up.
• Maintain accurate case documentation in agency systems.
• Participate in required training and professional development.

Skills

Vocational counseling

Case management

Employment services

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Florida Department of Education’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation seeks a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to provide advanced-level counseling services to individuals with disabilities, support IPE development, and coordinate VR services to achieve competitive integrated employment.

The role emphasizes intake, eligibility, case management, documentation, and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure successful employment outcomes.