VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION CONSULTANT - 48004516

Requisition No: 838247 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION CONSULTANT - 48004516

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48004516 

Salary:  Monthly Salary Range: $3,276.73 - $4,550.00 

Posting Closing Date: 10/01/2024 

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DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

LOCATION:   ORLANDO

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION CONSULTANT

*INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY*

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state vocational program dedicated to helping people with physical or mental disabilities be successful in employment. Visit our website: Vocational Rehabilitation | Florida Department of Education (rehabworks.org)

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, including 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:

Experience

Work with individuals with disabilities, advocacy, or employment-related roles.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3 years of experience.
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in relevant fields and 2 years of experience.

Job Description Overview:

This position provides technical assistance on vocational rehabilitation and Workers’ Compensation issues to both internal and external participants. Key responsibilities include managing a caseload, developing resources, implementing projects to enhance services, and offering independent vocational counseling to individuals with diverse disabilities. The role involves tracking and monitoring data to ensure service effectiveness.

The incumbent will assess vocational, medical, and psychological information to determine eligibility for services and develop individualized plans for vocational outcomes. They provide consultation, training, and guidance to VR Counselors and Supervisors, support job development efforts, and serve as a liaison with employers. Additional duties include managing resources, ensuring financial compliance, and providing technical assistance on Workers’ Compensation issues. The position also requires balancing multiple priorities, working under tight deadlines, and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues to foster productivity and morale. Attendance is essential to the role.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities: 

Knowledge of the theories and practices in vocational rehabilitation guidance and counseling; interviewing techniques; medical and psychological aspects of disability groups; principles and techniques of effective communication; employment resources and vocational rehabilitation resources; and, methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.

Ability to compile, organize and analyze medical, vocational and psychological data; administer tests and analyze results; provide counseling and guidance in career planning; develop individual vocational rehabilitation programs and place participants in appropriate vocation; communicate effectively; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Skill in the development and use of community resources and comparable benefits.  

STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: 

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• Health insurance covered at 80% of the premium, leaving a monthly cost of $180.00 for family and $50.00 for individuals
• State of Florida Retirement – 3% employee contribution required
• 9 Paid State Holidays annually
• Paid Annual Leave up to 104 hours annually
• Paid Sick Leave up to 104 hours annually
• Paid Term Life Insurance policy for $25,000
• Supplemental insurance policy options: dental, vision, cancer, accidental, etc.
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement account options

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.  

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.