VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN - 48004310 1

Requisition No: 853105 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN - 48004310 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48004310 

Salary:  $41,600.00 

Posting Closing Date: 05/15/2025 

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DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN

Position Number:  48004310

All "gaps" of employments must be addressed when applying to this job announcement

Our Mission is "to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment and enhance their independence." Our Vision is "to become the first place people with disabilities turn when seeking employment and a top resource for employers in need of qualified employees."

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN

To be contacted for an interview:

Meet the Minimum Requirements below.

Complete the application entirely, including all employment history following your highest level of education.

Be prepared to explain employment gaps exceeding 3 months. Explain employment gaps as employment with acceptable reasons such as being a student, unemployed, caretaker, etc.

Review your application, making sure all blank fields under employer are completed.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Experience in counseling, job placement, job coaching, or public vocational rehabilitation program can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment undergo level 2-employment screening in accordance with the requirement of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment of being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

All applicants for employment or to volunteer who are selected for an interview will be provided with the Consent to Background Screening form for level 2 screening, the Affidavit of Good Moral Character, and the Notice of Rights.  The leading candidate for employment or to volunteer will be required to execute the Consent form and Affidavit, report to a designated location, and submit fingerprints for level 2 screening.

No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department.

Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interviews participants to assess their resources and complete referrals for appointments.
• Implements necessary procedures to acquire or purchase medical/psychological information and arranges for the necessary medical evaluations at the direction of the counselor.
• Schedule appointments for treatment.
• Accompanies participants when purchasing clothing, tools, equipment, or similar items.
• Resolves transportation issues.
• Follows-up on cases and maintains participant contact through telephone calls and email.
• Provide support to counselors in managing financial authorizations to ensure fiscal responsibility and compliance with budgetary guidelines Maintains specialized records, compiles information on costs, budgets and other data for reporting purposes.
• Coordinates out-of-area services for participants, as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Ability to interview clients to identify needs.
• Ability to provide information and referral services.
• Ability to locate and develop community resources.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding information on internal and external customers. 
• Ability to use agency automated systems. 
• Ability to participate in a unit team.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.