Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor provides vocational rehabilitation services to disabled individuals in order to facilitate their employment and/or reemployment. Evaluates patients' interests, qualifications, and limitations to develop appropriate employment objectives for them. Being a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor requires a bachelor's/master's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. To be a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Requisition No: 822170
Agency: Department of Education
Working Title: STATE VOCATIONAL REHAB COUNSELOR/ANALYST - 48004334
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 48004334
Salary: $3,564.73
Posting Closing Date: 04/30/2024
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48004334
AREA 2/Gainesville/UNIT 08A
(State Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor/Analyst)
This Advertisement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to 6 months
(This position typically hired at the pre-broadband salary minimum of $3,564.73 per month ($42,776.81 annually).
This position works in Gainesville, FL
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT
It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment undergo level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.
All applicants for employment or to volunteer who are selected for an interview will be provided with the Consent to Background Screening form for level 2 screening, the Affidavit of Good Moral Character, and the Notice of Rights. The leading candidate for employment or to volunteer will be required to execute the Consent form and Affidavit, report to a designated location, and submit fingerprints for level 2 screening.
No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department.
Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.
SALARY AND PREFERENCE
This position typically is hired at the pre-broadband salary minimum of $3,564.73 per month ($42,776.81 annually).
Preferred persons with rehabilitation counselor certification (CRC) or who are eligible to sit for the certification exam within one year of hire date. Information concerning the certification process can be found at www.crccertification.com.
DESCRIPTION
(Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)
This position is responsible for providing independent, professional vocational rehabilitation consultation to private providers for the provision and coordination of complex services in order that individuals with diverse disabilities may attain or maintain employment.
Develops resources and implements special projects to expedite and expand services.
This position:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EXAMPLES OF WORK
Benefits information can be found on the following websites:
http://dms.myflorida.com/human_resource_support/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants#Benefits
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS EFFECTIVE: 12/10/2003
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 People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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