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

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 :

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities :

Benefits :

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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