Senior VR Counselor: Empower Disability Careers

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

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits package

Paid holidays

Tuition waivers

Retirement plan

Annual and sick leave

Flexible spending accounts

Maternity and parental leave

Professional environment

Job summary

State of Florida, Department of Education, seeks a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in Ocala to advance employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. You will coordinate services, develop IPE plans, review records, and ensure compliance with agency policies to support competitive employment opportunities.

Responsibilities include intake, eligibility determinations, case management, job development, stakeholder collaboration, and ongoing vocational counseling to promote

Qualifications

• Four years of professional experience in Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Business Administration, Special Education, Human Resources, or other related field.
• Establish and maintain education and experience requirements related to the understanding of the needs of individuals with disabilities.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office software, such as Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and application activities for individuals with disabilities by reviewing referrals, completing applications, conducting initial interviews, explaining informed choice, and reviewing medical, psychological, educational, and vocational records to support eligibility determinations.
• Determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and complete all required documentation, assessments, and eligibility decisions within established timeframes.
• Develop an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) in collaboration with the participant, ensuring the plan identifies an appropriate employment goal and the services necessary to achieve successful employment outcomes.
• Authorize, coordinate, and manage vocational rehabilitation services in accordance with the IPE, including monitoring service delivery, expenditures, authorizations, documentation, coding accuracy, and financial compliance.
• Conduct job development and placement activities, including labor market research, employer outreach, and business engagement to secure and maintain competitive integrated employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Collaborate with community rehabilitation providers, educational institutions, workforce partners, employers, and other stakeholders to support job placement, retention, training, credential attainment, and successful employment outcomes.
• Provide ongoing vocational counseling, case management, progress monitoring, follow-up services, and post-employment support to promote long-term employment success.
• Maintain and complete case documentation by recording eligibility determinations, service authorizations, case activities, participant progress, and employment outcomes within agency information systems.
• Participate in required training, professional development, and continuing education activities to maintain vocational rehabilitation knowledge, professional competencies, and applicable certifications.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Interviewing

Case management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Access

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

State of Florida, Department of Education, seeks a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in Ocala to advance employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. You will coordinate services, develop IPE plans, review records, and ensure compliance with agency policies to support competitive employment opportunities.

Responsibilities include intake, eligibility determinations, case management, job development, stakeholder collaboration, and ongoing vocational counseling to promote