REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN - BLIND - 48007047 (BLIND SERVICES)

Requisition No: 844544 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN - BLIND - 48007047 (BLIND SERVICES)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48007047 

Salary:  $27,300.00 - $30,030.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 02/10/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES - CAREER, TECHNOLOGY & TRAINING CENTER FOR THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED
LOCATION: DAYTONA BEACH (VOLUSIA COUNTY)
JOB TITLE: REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN –  BLIND - CAREER SERVICE (.75 FTE)
SALARY RANGE: $27,300.00 - $30,030.00 Annually 

Our Mission:

The Division of Blind Services ensures blind and visually impaired Floridians have the tools, support, and opportunities to achieve success.  In partnership with others, we create a barrier-free environment in the lives of Floridians with visual disabilities.  The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible.  The Division serves thousands of Floridians through its plethora of programs and services.  With District and Satellite Offices located throughout the state, as well as the Career, Technology and Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired, and the Braille and Talking Books Library, the Division of Blind Services has become a national model in education, employment and other services that foster independence for blind and visually impaired Floridians.  

Florida Division of Blind Services Main Page

Office Contact:
Megan Martin, HR Liaison

(386) 254 - 3828

Job Description:
This position serves as a Rehabilitation Technician for the Blind/Visually Impaired in the Division of Blind Services Career, Technology, & Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CTTC), located in Daytona Beach, Florida. This position is responsible for communicating with Division staff and other service agency staff to expedite services for existing clients and to promote new referrals to the CTTC.  The incumbent will make initial contact with the public, answer inquiries with factual referral information related to accessing services, as well as provide information and reassurance via telephone and through face-to-face interactions. 
 

Examples of Work:

Referral Processing:

• The incumbent will acknowledge receipt of all referrals to CTTC by processing referrals through contact with appropriate field staff as well as through written correspondence and by attending administrative meetings. 
• Incumbent will review referral data collected from AWARE to verify accuracy of contact information, existence of appropriate plan codes, and transfer health and psychological reports into the Center’s Case Data Management system, as well as verify that requested information has been collected and transposed into accessible formats. 
• Incumbent will review problems related to the referral process with VRA and appropriate staff. 
• Incumbent will maintain ongoing contact with clients through review of client records to determine if additional contact is necessary.
• Incumbent will timely and accurately document information in case files. 
• Incumbent will inform clients of receipt of referrals and will disseminate the student handbooks in the preferred format.
• Incumbent will set up and conduct tours with prospective clients and families.

File Management:

• Incumbent will set up initial hard case files and ensure that the corresponding information is placed into the Center’s case data management system. 
• Incumbent will alert the Vocational Rehabilitation Administrator (VRA) as well as case management when a physician’s statement of health is ready for review. 
• After review, the incumbent will update the status in the data management system. Upon feedback from the VRA, the incumbent will alert the case management supervisor to initiate the intake process. All required documentation will be placed into the appropriate sections of the hard case file which will be labeled and organized in an appropriate manner and stored in the file room.

Status Reconciliation Reports:

• Incumbent is responsible for assuring that the client status throughout the referral, intake and arrival process to the Rehab Center is accurate.
• Incumbent will run a reconciliation report to verify that the data has been entered properly.
• Incumbent will provide the VRA with a monthly report of referrals received and processed.
• Incumbent will maintain organization of the referral process and ensure case data collection is in formation for the purpose of audits or accreditations.

Technical Proficiency:

• Incumbent will effectively utilize the computer to produce reports, maintain documentation, submit accurate information related to case data management, and produce accessible reports, as well as manage the calendar of case processing.

Other Duties:

• The employee will assist case management with the issuing and delivery of transportation vouchers for client travel.
• The employee will also provide support with instructional service activities, assist with the collation of instructional materials, and assist with occasional reception coverage.

Other Miscellaneous Duties:

• Performs other duties as required.
• Some travel is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• A high school diploma or its equivalent and professional or nonprofessional experience in a public vocational rehabilitation program can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical and psychological aspects of rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Basic knowledge of office procedures.
• Knowledge of the medical aspects of rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of basic data operations and terminology.
• Skill in operation of general office equipment.
• Ability to operate a computer terminal.
• Ability to make decisions and to work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain records.
• Ability to compose correspondence without specific instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work.
• Knowledge of the vocational rehabilitation process, policies and procedures. 

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To be considered for a position with the Division of Blind Services:
NOTE: All fields in the candidate profile (application) must be completed in its entirety. Your packet may be held up at the final review step if you are missing any of the below items.
•    All previous periods of employment must be listed and accounted for. Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first.  

The following must be included:
•    Any and all State of Florida jobs. 

•    Any and all Florida Community College or University jobs.
•    All periods of employment from high school graduation forward.
•    Periods of unemployment (gaps). *All gaps 3 months (90 days) or more must be accounted for. 
•    Education (high school, GED, Community College, University).
•    Volunteer Experience. 
•    A current resume must be included with this application, and the information contained in the resume must match the information contained in the state application.
•    Periods of employment should include the supervisor's name and contact information. Your current place of employment should be included. If you are currently unemployed, please make sure that information is included.
•    Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.  Gaps of employment of 3 months or more must be addressed on the application. 
•    Work history, hours worked, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position. 
•    It is unacceptable to use the statement “see resume” in place of entering work history.  Your candidate profile will convert to your official application. 
•    Responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable in the candidate profile. Not all applicants will be interviewed. Preference will be given for qualifying veterans, employees in layoff status and qualified candidates based on a review of their overall scores, KSAs, primary and supplemental applications, as well as completion of any required work samples, willingness questionnaires, and behavioral/personality/skills tests, and interview responses, as applicable. References and file reviews from previous employment will be verified to determine suitability.
•    Other documentation can be attached to provide additional information.
•    Individuals lacking the ability to competently do the job and those who are unable to positively contribute to a productive team environment, need not apply.
•    The successful candidate must be able to pass a Level II Background screening.
•    If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must attach the correct supporting documentation to be considered (DD214). 
•    If you are claiming Right to First Interview, you must attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying to be considered. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. 
•    All documentation is due by the close of the job requisition/advertisement. 

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at: 877-562-7287.

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS! 
»    State Group Insurance coverage options+ 

• (health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental options)

»    Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
»    Student Loan Forgiveness (Eligibility Required)
»    Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida Community Colleges/Universities) 

»    Career Growth
»    Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits
»    Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com) 
»    Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
»    Flexible Spending Accounts
»    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
»    Ongoing comprehensive training provided
»    Highly skilled, professional environment

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT:
It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. 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. The 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.  
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 
You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.
For more information, please visit the Social Security website.
Selective Services System (SSS):
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962 will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.  For more information, please visit the Selective Service website.

 
The Florida Division of Blind Services is committed

to increasing recruitment and hiring of Veterans and individuals with disabilities and
improving employment outcomes.

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.