DOE/VOCATIONAL REHAB AREA SUPERVISOR - SES - 48004622

Requisition No: 872902 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: DOE/VOCATIONAL REHAB AREA SUPERVISOR - SES - 48004622

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48004622 

Salary:  Monthly Salary Range $3,755.01 - $5,655.05 

Posting Closing Date: 03/29/2026 

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DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

LOCATION:   ORLANDO

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AREA SUPERVISOR - SES

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state vocational program dedicated to helping people with physical or mental disabilities be successful in employment.

We are looking for qualified candidates to be recommended for the Area Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor. Visit our website: Vocational Rehabilitation | Florida Department of Education (rehabworks.org)

Professional Overview

This position performs advanced supervisory and administrative work overseeing Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisors and supporting operations across an assigned geographic area. The role is responsible for leading, coaching, and developing supervisory staff; planning, directing, and evaluating service delivery; and ensuring alignment with program goals and workforce outcomes. The incumbent exercises delegated authority in personnel actions, including hiring, promotion, discipline, and performance management. This position requires regular travel across a 14-county region in Central Florida and may involve participation on local boards as assigned.

For an Interview

Meet the Minimum Requirements below

Answer qualifying questions, please limit responses to 150 words or less per question.

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

On the application, be prepared to explain employment gaps exceeding 3 months. Explain employment gaps as added employment with acceptable reasons such as being a student, unemployed, caretaker, etc.

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

Attach your resume, making sure it matches your application

Minimum Requirements 

Professional Experience

Demonstrated leadership experience applying advanced knowledge of the evolving workforce and the needs of individuals with disabilities within advocacy and/or employment-related environments, including oversight of service delivery, workforce outcomes, and program effectiveness.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in the following fields: Counseling, Business, Psychology, Education, Public Safety, or Criminology and 4 years of professional experience.

                                                   OR

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in relevant fields and 3 years of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credential or eligibility to obtain
• Certified Public Manager (CPM) credential
• Demonstrated experience leading supervisors and managing multi-level teams, including performance management and workforce planning
• Strong ability to interpret and apply data (e.g., area performance metrics, workforce trends, program outcomes) to drive decision-making and improve regional performance
• Experience overseeing operations across multiple units, locations, or programs

Relevant Experience 

• Experience leading and developing supervisors and multi-level teams, including performance management, accountability, and workforce planning
• Experience analyzing and applying data (e.g., regional performance metrics, workforce trends, program outcomes) to drive decisions and improve operational effectiveness
• Experience overseeing operations across multiple units, disciplines, locations, or programs, ensuring consistency and alignment with organizational goals
• Advanced experience working with individuals with disabilities in employment-focused or independent living settings including advocacy and service delivery oversight
• Experience in human resources, recruitment, and staff development at a supervisory or leadership level
• Experience as an employer, small business owner/operator, or in self-employment, demonstrating knowledge of workforce expectations and business operations
• Experience supporting or leading efforts within competitive integrated employment environments

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities 

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and administration of vocational rehabilitation programs and counseling; leadership and management of multi-level teams; performance management and workforce planning; principles of effective communication and organizational leadership; methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data; fiscal management and oversight; and applicable state and federal laws, rules, and policies.

Ability to lead, coach, and develop supervisors; plan, direct, and evaluate operations across multiple units or locations; analyze regional performance, workforce trends, and program outcomes to drive strategic decision-making and continuous improvement; ensure accountability and alignment with organizational goals,; interpret and apply complex policies and regulations; manage competing priorities; communicate effectively; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Skill in strategic planning, operational oversight, and the effective use of data and resources to improve program performance and achieve workforce outcomes.

Employee Benefits

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• Florida Retirement System (FRS) – 3% employee contribution
• 9 Paid Holidays annually
• 176 Hours of annual leave
• 104 Hours of sick leave
• Health Insurance Individual ($8.34/month) or Family ($30.00/month)
• $25,000 state-paid basic life insurance
• Optional supplemental benefits (dental, vision, etc.)
• Tax-deferred medical and dependent care accounts
• Tax-deferred savings Program

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. 

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.