Employment Program Counselor – Blind Services
State of Florida
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Orlando • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $47,349 - $52,084 per year
About the role
- Maintain and practice a current understanding of FDOE and DBS policies and guidelines regarding information security.
- Provide unique, specialized services to blind adults and children throughout the vision rehabilitation process including advocacy, referral and resource development, counseling and guidance, and all other aspects of Independent Living, Children’s, and Vocational Rehabilitation services.
- Conduct outreach activities to increase on-the-job training, apprenticeships, work-based learning, volunteering, and employment opportunities.
- Participate in job development, placement and follow-up activities of clients and utilize specific assessment tools as directed by policies and procedures.
- 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.
- Model and demonstrate the principals of flexibility, adaptability, and approachability - while adhering to applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures.
- Ensure services are expedited to applicants and clients with actual job offers and those who are at risk of losing employment.
- 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; or
- Four years of professional and relevant experience in a public vocational rehabilitation program.
- Preference will be given to those with a bachelor’s degree.
- Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in a public vocational rehabilitation program preferred.
- Knowledge of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
- Knowledge of pre-employment transition services.
- 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.
Benefits
- State Group Insurance Coverage options+ (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental options)
- Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year.
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required).
- Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities).
- Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits.
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
- Annual and Sick Leave Benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Ongoing comprehensive training provided.
- Highly skilled, professional environment.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
vocational rehabilitation counselingassessment toolsIndividualized Plans of Employmentjob developmentplacement activitiesoutreach activitiesresource developmentcounselingadvocacyemployment opportunities
Soft Skills
flexibilityadaptabilityapproachability
Certifications
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)Certified Community Work Incentives Counselor (CWIC)