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DOE - DVR - SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSEL - 48004453 - HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
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DOE - DVR - SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSEL - 48004453 - HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

DOE - DVR - SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSEL - 48004453 - HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

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DOE - DVR - SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSEL - 48004453 - HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.

LOCATION : Multiple Locations in Hillsborough County

Appointment Salary : $3,986.67 per month

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.

Job Description :

Senior VR Counselors provide professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with disabilities to help them achieve their employment goals. They assess medical, psychological, and vocational information to determine service eligibility and develop individualized employment plans.

Senior VR Counselors manage client information and case records, provide technical assistance to internal and external customers, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Effective communication, data analysis, and career counseling skills are essential.

Responsibilities :

  • Work with individuals with disabilities in advocacy and / or employment-related roles.
  • Assess medical, psychological, and vocational information to determine service eligibility and develop individualized employment plans.
  • Coordinate and negotiate services, conduct job placement activities, and build relationships with employers and community partners.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in the following fields : Counseling, Business, Psychology, Education, Public Safety, or Criminology and 2 years of professional experience.
  • Master's or Doctoral degree in relevant fields and 1 year of professional experience.

    • Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities :

  • Knowledge of the theories and practices in vocational rehabilitation guidance and counseling.
  • Ability to compile, organize and analyze medical, vocational and psychological data.
  • Skill in the development and use of community resources and comparable benefits.

    • Benefits :

  • Health insurance covered at 80% of the premium.
  • State of Florida Retirement – 3% employee contribution required.
  • 9 Paid 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.
  • Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement account options.

    • 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 the People First Service Center.

    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.

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