VOCATIONAL REHAB SENIOR CONSULTANT - 48003637

Requisition No: 862842 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: VOCATIONAL REHAB SENIOR CONSULTANT - 48003637

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48003637 

Salary:  $3,972.33-$4,369.56 

Posting Closing Date: 10/23/2025 

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DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
LOCATION:  TALLAHASSEE
POSITION TITLE: VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SENIOR CONSULTANT
Position Number: 48003637

Salary Range: $$3,972.33-$4,369.56

This is a highly responsible position with state-wide responsibilities to provide consultation to field staff and the general public regarding sign language interpreting services.  The employee must make ethical decisions that comply with VR operational policies and procedures and with Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf’s Code of Professional Conduct.

Provides sign language interpreting services that are defined as fluent comprehension with the ability to interpret equivalent messages between English and the following sign languages and systems:  American Sign Language, Signed English, and Contact Sign varieties (such as Pidgin Signed English [PSE] and other mixed language systems).  Arranges or provides oral or tactile interpreting as well.  

Provides interpreting for office appointments, individual and small groups, teleconferences, telephone calls, conferences, and meetings as needed.  Schedules and documents the use of qualified interpreters when needed for meetings. As requested by the supervisor, produces reports outlining the provision of interpreting services and any unmet requests.

Participates in staff meetings and trainings as directed.  Determines jointly with Supervisor when participation precludes providing interpreting services on a case by case basis.

Participates in special projects that support the work of HQ, field offices, and the other VR staff and contracted staff interpreters.  Provides training, information on assistive technology, resource lists and or technical support as needed.    Acts as a staff liaison with other agencies and organizations and may be called upon to provide emergency interpreting assistance for the State Emergency Operations Center and the Governor’s Office.

Plans, organizes and directs the delivery of technical assistance required for the development of deaf-blind services.

Coordinates and collaborates with other local, state, and national agencies to ensure effective delivery of services and to identify available resources.

Functions as the information and referral person to VR staff and the general public regarding accessibility, accommodations, and interpreting service availability to the deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, and late deafened communities.

Develops outreach programs and educates the general public on DVR/DBS services to individuals who are deaf-blind, and promotes referrals to DVR and DBS.

Conducts research and develops new projects, assessments, and training modules for staff and vendors.

Maintains a current list of VR approved vendor interpreters locally and statewide.  Identifies, recruits, and assists qualified interpreters to become new vendors for VR.

Conducts deaf awareness, sign language, and communication technique training to staff.

Develops, provides and coordinates in-service training for DVR and DBS field staff serving those involved with the deaf-blind population.

Participates in ongoing meetings and committees with programs associated with the deaf-blind population, other state agencies and community programs to maximize the quality of vocational rehabilitation services to this population.

Engages in professional development to enhance quality and competency in interpreting in a variety of settings, to utilize the best practices in interpreting, and to be aware of trends in the deaf and interpreting communities.

Assists in the establishment of policies, standards, rules, regulations, resources, best practices, and guidelines for program planning.

Develops procedures and tools for monitoring services provided.  Conducts case reviews as needed to ensure individuals who are deaf-blind are adequately served by DVR and/or DBS.

Represents DVR and DBS on various committees, council, and workgroups, as assigned.

This position will perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

Knowledge of American Sign Language and manually coded English. 

Knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing VR programs and VR Vendor Registration processes. 

Knowledge of federal and state laws that impact the provision of sign language interpreting services. 

Knowledge of the Registry of Interpreter’s for the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct and other professional mandates. 

Knowledge in a variety of interpreting techniques and trends. 

Skill in analyzing communication modes as used by sign language users.  

Skill in the use of adaptive technology as used by individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf blind. 

Ability to interpret from and into the consumer’s preferred mode of communication. 

Ability to translate spoken and written English, including medical and technical information, into sign language.

Ability to instruct others in basic sign language and communication techniques. 

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. 

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others.

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.