Senior VR Counselor - On-Site Impact in Disability Careers

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

Benefits offered by this job

State employee benefits

Nine paid holidays

Tuition fee waivers

Job summary

Florida Department of Education is seeking a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (CS) in the Hollywood area. The role involves conducting intake, determining eligibility for VR services, and creating Individualized Plans for Employment with participants ages 14–21 as applicable.

You will coordinate services, monitor the delivery and documentation, perform job development and placement activities, and provide ongoing counseling and follow-up to promote successful, integrated employment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to vocational rehabilitation (e.g., disability studies, HR, rehab counseling)
• Two years of experience serving individuals with disabilities or in related roles
• Experience with case management and employment outcomes in rehabilitation environments

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake, eligibility reviews, and develop an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE)
• Authorize and coordinate vocational rehabilitation services per IPE
• Perform job development, employer outreach, and placement activities
• Maintain case records, monitor caseload data, and ensure compliance with regulations
• Provide ongoing vocational counseling and post-employment support

Skills

Vocational rehabilitation counseling

Case management

Caseload management

Human resources/recruitment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Florida Department of Education is seeking a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (CS) in the Hollywood area. The role involves conducting intake, determining eligibility for VR services, and creating Individualized Plans for Employment with participants ages 14–21 as applicable.

You will coordinate services, monitor the delivery and documentation, perform job development and placement activities, and provide ongoing counseling and follow-up to promote successful, integrated employment