State of Florida

Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counsel

State of Florida

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Melbourne • Florida • United States

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Salary

💰 $3,986 per month

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • 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.
  • The role involves coordinating and negotiating services, conducting job placement activities, and building relationships with employers and community partners.
  • 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.
  • They must balance multiple priorities, work productively under tight deadlines, and maintain a goal-directed approach.

Requirements

  • Experience Work with individuals with disabilities, advocacy, or employment-related roles.
  • Bachelor's degree in the following fields: Counseling, Business, Psychology, Education, Public Safety, or Criminology and 2 years of professional experience.
  • OR Master’s or Doctoral degree in relevant fields and 1 year of professional experience.
Benefits
  • 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 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
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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