Requisition No: 801694

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: DOE/VR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION CONSULTANT - 48004807 - INTERNAL TO AGENCY

Position Number: 48004807

Salary: $3,332.79 PER MONTH

Posting Closing Date: 05/21/2023

THIS IS AN INTERNAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Only those applicants currently employed by Vocational Rehabilitation will be considered for this position

DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

LOCATION: FORT MYERS

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION CONSULTANT

Position Number: 48004807

Minimum Hiring Salary: $3,332.79 Monthly

* The salary may be negotiable dependent upon years of experience, education level and available salary rate.

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state program that helps people who have physical or mental disabilities get or keep a job. VR is committed to helping people with disabilities find meaningful careers. Our Mission is "to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment and enhance their independence." Our Vision is "to become the first place people with disabilities turn when seeking employment and a top resource for employers in need of qualified employees."

This Advertisement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to 6 months.

This position works in Fort Myers as a Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree

Attainment of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation, to indicate a level of competency and skill demonstrating basic preparation in a field of study such as:

* vocational rehabilitation counseling
* social work
* psychology
* disability studies
* business administration
* human resources
* special education
* supported employment
* customized employment
* economics
* another field that reasonable prepares individuals to work with consumers and employers

Years of Experience

For each year of work experience required in the qualifications, an applicant shall have 12 months of full-time work experience to receive credit for an entire year.

Bachelor's degree plus not less than 3 years of paid or unpaid experience consisting of:

* direct work with individuals with disabilities in a setting such as an independent living center
* direct service for advocacy activities that provide such individual with experience and skills in working with individuals with disabilities
* direct experience as an employer
* direct experience as a small business owner or operator
* direct experience in self employment
* experience in human resources
* experience in recruitment
* experience in supervising employees
* experience in training
* experience in other activities that provide experience in competitive integrated employment environments

Job Description:

This position is responsible for providing technical assistance on vocational rehabilitation issues to internal and external customers, and developing resources and implementing special projects to expedite and expand services on an Area-wide basis. This position is also responsible for providing independent, professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with diverse disabilities with the provision and coordination of complex services in order that they may attain or maintain employment. The incumbent of this position will access client information, maintain case records, produce correspondence, and perform other automated functions within the scope of the position's responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the theories and practices of vocational rehabilitation counseling; case work principles, practices, and techniques; professional ethics relating to vocational rehabilitation counseling; vocational rehabilitation process as it relates to the purchase of services for clientele; and, methods of data collection and analysis.

Ability to assess training needs and develop and conduct training programs; utilize problem-solving techniques; develop individual vocational rehabilitation programs for severely disabled clients with limited resources; develop and review programs and their effectiveness and to recommend policy and procedural changes; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; communicate effectively; and, establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to solve problems, document work flow and offer improvements to management.

Ability to conduct fact finding research.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to use problem solving techniques.

Ability to use automated systems.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Provides consultation to VR Counselors and Supervisors. Assesses medical, psychological, and/or vocational information to determine eligibility and to develop individualized services to achieve vocational outcomes. Provides technical assistance to internal and external customers for the Area. Conducts and/or provides assistance to counselors in providing in-depth interviews of individuals with disabilities requiring complex rehabilitation strategies to determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and developing an employment outcome.

Consults with internal customers regarding, and provides counseling and guidance in career planning for, individuals with disabilities who require complex rehabilitation strategies and coordinates or negotiates services leading to successful employment outcomes.

Develops and provides consultation to the Area staff regarding employer contacts and serves as liaison with employers. Devises placement opportunities to assist eligible individuals with disabilities in obtaining appropriate employment. Provides selective job development and placement and provides technical assistance on the use of employment strategies to internal and external customers. Coordinates, collaborates, facilitates, or directs, with a team approach, other placement activities including, but not limited to job development, job analysis, job forecasting. Provides technical assistance and training to internal and external customers.

Manages resources and/or provides technical assistance regarding financial accountability according to State and Federal regulations and policies. Assesses needs and develops appropriate resources for the Area.

Assesses training needs, provides technical assistance, and conducts specialized training to internal customers. Participates and provides training experiences designed to enhance professional competency and the understanding of policy, procedures, and good practices in vocational rehabilitation.

Attendance is an essential function of this position.

Employee must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions; the employee must interact courteously with others; employee's performance and behavior must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit.

* Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application.*

STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* State of Florida Retirement - 3% Employee Contribution Required
* 10 Paid Holidays annually
* 104 Hours of Paid Annual Leave annually
* 104 Hours of Paid Sick Leave annually
* Health Insurance for Individual or Family Coverage - State pays 80% of premium
* Life Insurance - State pays premium for $25,000 basic term life insurance for full time employee
* Additional supplemental insurances available such as dental, vision, etc.
* Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available

Benefits information can be found on the following website:

Insurance Benefits: www.myflorida.com/MyBenefits

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 requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or 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.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Fort Myers

Nearest Secondary Market: Cape Coral