Employment Program Counselor – Blind Services
State of Florida
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Sunrise • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $47,349 - $52,084 per year
About the role
- The Employment Program Counselor works with DBS clients and local businesses and other federal, state, public and non-profit employers, providing unique, specialized services to blind adults and children through the vision rehabilitation process.
- Conduct outreach activities to increase on-the-job training, apprenticeships, work-based learning, volunteering, and employment opportunities.
- Provide and document required client contacts, initial interview assessments, plan development, closure reports, implement and coordinate services in accordance with timeframes, policies, and procedures specified in the case service manual.
- Develop and amend Individualized Plans of Employment reflecting the required and appropriate services necessary for the client to obtain or maintain competitive integrated employment paying above subminimum wages.
Requirements
- 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;
- Four years of professional and relevant experience in a public vocational rehabilitation program.
- Preference will be given to those with a bachelor’s degree.
- Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
- Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Must be fluent in English.
Benefits
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Hard Skills & Tools
vocational rehabilitationdata analysisproblem-solvingcase managementemployment planningclient assessmentservice coordinationoutreach activitiesindividualized plans of employment
Soft Skills
communicationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillstime managementadaptability
Certifications
bachelor's degree