HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT II - 48006109 (BLIND SERVICES)

Requisition No: 836520 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT II - 48006109 (BLIND SERVICES)

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 48006109 

Salary:  $21.63 - $23.80/hr. 

Posting Closing Date: 01/08/2025 

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DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES

LOCATION:  ORLANDO (ORANGE COUNTY)

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A LEVEL 2 BACKGROUND SCREENING IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY.

ALL EMPLOYMENT GAPS MUST BE EXPLAINED AND INCLUDED WITH WORK HISTORY WHEN APPLYING.

THIS IS A STATE OF OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) OPPORTUNITY.

Job Description:

This position is located in the Division of Blind Services. In conjunction with the community resource providers (CRPs), the independent Living/Children's Program Specialist is required to perform casework, process invoices and/orassisit with intructional duties for rehabilition clients to acquire the skills and knowledge they need to manage their daily lives and achieve self-confidence and self sufficiency. The incumbent will provide parent education and information on referral services and advocacy to visually impaired children and families. The incumbent will coordinate with public school vision programs and parent groups, participate in planning and evaluating the provision of services and adaptive skills instruction needed to maximize independent living in the areas of personal management, household management, communication, orientation & mobility(indoor), leisure activities, use of low vision devices, problem solving and resource utilization. 

Examples of Work:

• Conduct client intake.
• Assess client's resources.
• Perform follow-up and maintain client contract through telephone calls and home visits.
• Interview, counsel and evaluate clients to determine individual therapeutic activity needs. 
• Consult with other professionals and team members concerning recommended programs.
• Prepare reports on client's progress and their reactions to various activities. 
• Evaluate rehabilitation therapy programs and  make recommendations for adjustment and revisions. 
• Conduct in-depth interviews with a diverse group of blind and visually impaired clients to determine their eligibility for rehablitation services and the feasibility for achieving vocational independent living or educational goal. 
• Determine existing problems and evaluate individual needs for achieving independence in daily living, acquiring communication skills and/or obtaining suitable employment. 
• Develop community contracts for employment opportunities, similar benefits and socialization. 
• Assist on the establishment of policies, standards, rules, regulation and guidelines for program planning. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience in health, social, economic or rehabilitative programs, health care or hospital administration or planning.
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of social, economic, rehabilitative or health care services, administration or planning techniques.
• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Ability to develop program manuals, policies, procedures, standards and rules.
• Ability to analyze the effectiveness of service programs and identify resources or adjustments needed to meet needs.
• Ability to conduct research studies.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

To be considered for a position with the Division of Blind Services:

• All fields in the candidate profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
• A current resume must be included with this application, and the information contained in the resume must match the information included in the state application.
• All previous periods of employment must be listed and accounted for. Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first. 
• Periods of employment should include the supervisor's name and contact information. 
• 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. Putting "see resume" does not substitute for completing all sections of the candidate profile.
• 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.
• Resumes and 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. 

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.