Human Services Program Consultant II – Blind Services
State of Florida
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Fort Myers • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $22 - $24 per hour
About the role
- Conduct client intake.
- Assess client's resources.
- Perform follow-up and maintain client contract through telephone calls and home visits.
- Interview, counsel and evaluate clients to determine individual therapeutic activity needs.
- Consult with other professionals and team members concerning recommended programs.
- Prepare reports on client's progress and their reactions to various activities.
- Evaluate rehabilitation therapy programs and make recommendations for adjustment and revisions.
- Conduct in-depth interviews with a diverse group of blind and visually impaired clients to determine their eligibility for rehabilitation services and the feasibility for achieving vocational independent living or educational goal.
- Determine existing problems and evaluate individual needs for achieving independence in daily living, acquiring communication skills and/or obtaining suitable employment.
- Develop community contracts for employment opportunities, similar benefits and socialization.
- Assist on the establishment of policies, standards, rules, regulation and guidelines for program planning.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation
- Four years of professional and relevant experience in a public vocational rehabilitation program.
- Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in a public vocational rehabilitation program.
- An ability to establish and maintain education and experience requirements to ensure an understanding of the evolving labor force and the needs of individuals with disabilities.
- Knowledge of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
- A Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) designation; or who is eligible to become a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).
- A Certified Community Work Incentives Counselor (CWIC) designation.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
client intakeassessment of resourcestherapeutic activity needs evaluationrehabilitation therapy program evaluationcommunity contract developmentpolicy establishmentprogram planning
Soft Skills
interviewingcounselingcommunicationteam collaborationproblem-solving
Certifications
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)Certified Community Work Incentives Counselor (CWIC)