Senior VR Counselor — On-Site Vocational Rehab Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

Nine paid holidays

Retirement plan options

Vacation and sick leave

State employee benefits

Job summary

Florida Department of Education in Hollywood, FL seeks a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to provide professional vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities, including potentially eligible VR youth, to help achieve competitive integrated employment.

The role performs intake, eligibility determinations, develops an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE), coordinates services, monitors progress, maintains case documentation, and collaborates with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field such as disability studies, business administration, human resources, or vocational rehabilitation counseling.
• Two years of direct experience with individuals with disabilities or related advocacy/work in employment settings.
• Two years of experience in human resources, recruitment, supervising, or training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and eligibility reviews for individuals with disabilities to support eligibility determinations.
• Develop an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) with participants and identify required services.
• Coordinate and monitor vocational rehabilitation services and ensure compliance.
• Manage job development and placement activities and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Provide ongoing vocational counseling, case management, and post-employment support.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Master’s Degree in related field

Job description

Florida Department of Education in Hollywood, FL seeks a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to provide professional vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities, including potentially eligible VR youth, to help achieve competitive integrated employment.

The role performs intake, eligibility determinations, develops an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE), coordinates services, monitors progress, maintains case documentation, and collaborates with stakeholders.