Senior VR Counselor: Empower Disabled Individuals to Work

State of Florida; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State health insurance

Paid holidays

Student loan forgiveness

Tuition waivers

Retirement plan

Annual and sick leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Maternity and parental leave

Professional environment

Job summary

The Florida Department of Education seeks a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to provide professional counseling to individuals with disabilities, including VR-eligible youth aged 14-21, to support meaningful employment outcomes.

You will assess eligibility, coordinate services, develop IPEs, and collaborate with employers and community partners while maintaining case records and ensuring compliance with federal/state regulations. On-site schedule; telework is not available.

Qualifications

• Four years of professional experience in Vocational Rehabilitation or related field.
• Ability to maintain education and experience requirements related to disabilities.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Maintain active engagement with VR cases throughout the process.
• Assess eligibility based on medical, psychological and vocational information.
• Develop and document Individualized Plans for Employment (IPE).
• Coordinate services and authorize resources to achieve employment outcomes.
• Collaborate with employers and community partners to secure job placements.

Skills

VR counseling

Case management

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Florida Department of Education seeks a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to provide professional counseling to individuals with disabilities, including VR-eligible youth aged 14-21, to support meaningful employment outcomes.

You will assess eligibility, coordinate services, develop IPEs, and collaborate with employers and community partners while maintaining case records and ensuring compliance with federal/state regulations. On-site schedule; telework is not available.