Senior VR Counselor: Lead Caseload & Job Placement

My Florida Families; Florida; On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition waivers

Retirement plan

Annual and sick leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Maternity/Parental Leave

Job summary

Florida Department of Education in Hollywood, FL is seeking a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (CS) to provide professional vocational rehabilitation counseling services to individuals with disabilities, including potentially eligible VR youth ages 14–21.

The role involves coordinating services, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with agency regulations while supporting competitive integrated employment outcomes. On-site schedule; state benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to vocational rehabilitation
• Two years of experience in direct work with individuals with disabilities or related activities
• Experience in human resources, recruitment, or supervision is preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and review referrals, conduct initial interviews, and determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services.
• Develop an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) with the participant and coordinate services under the IPE.
• Authorize, coordinate, and monitor vocational rehabilitation services and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Perform job development and placement activities, including employer outreach to secure competitive employment.
• Maintain case documentation and progress in agency information systems.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Two years of experience in vocational rehabilitation or related field

Job description

Florida Department of Education in Hollywood, FL is seeking a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (CS) to provide professional vocational rehabilitation counseling services to individuals with disabilities, including potentially eligible VR youth ages 14–21.

The role involves coordinating services, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with agency regulations while supporting competitive integrated employment outcomes. On-site schedule; state benefits apply.