VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION CONSULTANT

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION CONSULTANT - 48004632

Date : Oct 31, 2025

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Requisition No : 864362

Agency : Department of Education

Working Title : VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION CONSULTANT - 48004632

Pay Plan : Career Service

Position Number : 48004632

Salary : $4,333.33 Monthly / $52,000 Annually

Posting Closing Date : 11 / 14 / 2025

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

LOCATION : Sunrise

POSITION TITLE : VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION CONSULTANT

Position Number : 48004632

Minimum Hiring Salary : $4,333.33 Monthly / non-negotiable

“Anticipated Vacancy”

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. Your packet may be delayed at the final review step if you are missing the below items :

Work History (entered with the most recent / current listed first :

Any and all State of Florida jobs

Any and all Florida University jobs

All periods of employment

Periods of unemployment

Gaps 3 months or more

Education

Volunteer Experience

Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.

• Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.

Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and / or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.

It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will convert to your official application.

If claiming Right to First Interview () , candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.

Complete and register your State of Florida Employment Application online, which will then enable you to electronically submit your application for advertised vacancies in the state agencies. The State of Florida application online can be edited at any time prior to each submission and will automatically populate when you apply to a specific position.

After you have applied to one or more job advertisements, all submitted applications can be viewed from the "Applicant Home Page" by clicking on "View Your Applicant Submissions. "A listing of all the positions to which you have applied will be displayed. You can view and / or print any or all the submitted applications, although this information is also maintained online.

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Download and then fax a completed application to the People First Service Center at 888-403-2110. Be sure to include the requisition number on each page of your application.

For assistance in completing the employment application or applying for jobs using the People First system, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287

RESUME

An updated resume is required to accompany your application, please attach when applying for this vacancy.

Minimum Requirements :

Establish and maintain education and experience requirements, to ensure that the personnel have a 21st century understanding of the evolving labor force and the needs of individuals with disabilities.

Bachelor’s Degree

Attainment of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study reasonably related to indicate a level of competency and skill demonstrating basic preparation in a field of study such as :

business administration

human resources

special education

supported employment

customized employment

economics

psychology

disability studies

another field that reasonably prepares individuals to work with consumers and employers

Experience

Bachelor’s degree plus not less than4years of paid or unpaid experience consisting of :

direct work with individuals with disabilities in a setting such as an independent living center

direct service that provide such individual with experience and skills in working with individuals with disabilities

direct experience as an employer

direct experience as a small business owner or operator

direct experience in self employment

experience in human resources

experience in recruitment

experience in supervising employees

experience in training

experience in other activities that provide experience in competitive integrated employment environments

Advanced Degree

Attainment of a Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study such as :

business administration

human resources

special education

management

public administration

psychology

disability studies

another field that reasonably provides confidence in :

the employment sector

in a disability field

or in both business-related and rehabilitation-related fields

Experience

Advanced degree plus not less than3years of paid or unpaid experience consisting of :

direct work with individuals with disabilities in a setting such as an independent living center

direct service that provide such individual with experience and skills in working with individuals with disabilities

direct experience as an employer

direct experience as a small business owner or operator

direct experience in self employment

experience in human resources

experience in recruitment

experience in supervising employees

experience in training

experience in other activities that provide experience in competitive integrated employment environments

Job Description :

The employee must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The employee must interact courteously with others. The employee's performance and behavior must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. Attendance is an essential function of this position.

This position is responsible for providing technical assistance on vocational rehabilitation issues to internal and external customers and developing resources and implementing special projects to expedite and expand services on an Area-wide basis. This position is also responsible for providing independent, professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with diverse disabilities with the provision and coordination of complex services in order that they may attain or maintain employment.

The incumbent of this position will access client information, maintain case records, produce correspondence, and perform other automated functions within the scope of the position's responsibilities.

Provides consultation to VR Counselors and Supervisors. Assesses medical, psychological, and / or vocational information to determine eligibility and to develop individualized services to achieve vocational outcomes. Provides technical assistance to internal and external customers for the Area. Conducts and / or provides assistance to counselors in providing in-depth interviews of individuals with disabilities requiring complex rehabilitation strategies to determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and developing an employment outcome.

Consults with internal customers regarding, and provides counseling and guidance in career planning for, individuals with disabilities who require complex rehabilitation strategies and coordinates or negotiates services leading to successful employment outcomes.

Develops and provides consultation to the Area staff regarding employer contacts and serves as liaison with employers. Devises placement opportunities to assist eligible individuals with disabilities in obtaining appropriate employment. Provides selective job development and placement and provides technical assistance on the use of employment strategies to internal and external customers. Coordinates, collaborates, facilitates, or directs, with a team approach, other placement activities including, but not limited to job development, job analysis, job forecasting. Provides technical assistance and training to internal and external customers.

Manages resources and / or provides technical assistance regarding financial accountability according to State and Federal regulations and policies. Assesses needs and develops appropriate resources for the Area.

Assesses training needs, provides technical assistance, and conducts specialized training to internal customers. Participates and provides training experiences designed to enhance professional competency and the understanding of policy, procedures, and good practices in vocational rehabilitation.

Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.

Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to solve problems, document workflow and offer improvements to management.

Ability to conduct fact finding research.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to use problem solving techniques.

Ability to use automated systems.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

State of Florida Retirement package – 3% employee contribution required

10 Paid Holidays annually

104 Hours of Paid Annual Leave annually

104 Hours of Paid Sick Leave annually

Health Insurance for Individual or Family Coverage – State pays 80% of premium

Life Insurance – State pays 80% of premium

Additional supplemental insurances are available such as dental, vision, etc.

Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available

Tax Deferred Savings Program available through payroll deduction

Benefits information can be found on the following website :

Complete and register your State of Florida Employment Application on-line, which will then enable you to electronically submit your application for advertised vacancies in the state.

Background Screening Requirements :

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.

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. 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

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 clickinghere () . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location :

SUNRISE, FL, US, 33351 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33316 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33314 LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, US, 33313 LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, US, 33813 BOCA RATON, FL, US, 33431 HOLLYWOOD, FL, US, 33901 HOLLYWOOD, FL, US, 33019 BOCA RATON, FL, US, 33434 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33315 LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, US, 33319 MARGATE, FL, US, 33063 SUNRISE, FL, US, 33323 LAUREL HILL, FL, US, 32567 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33301 COCONUT CREEK, FL, US, 33073 POMPANO BEACH, FL, US, 33064 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33311 COCONUT CREEK, FL, US, 33063 LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, US, 33311 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33309 POMPANO BEACH, FL, US, 33073 POMPANO BEACH, FL, US, 33069 TAMARAC, FL, US, 33321 DEERFIELD BEACH, FL, US, 33441 POMPANO BEACH, FL, US, 33068 BOCA RATON, FL, US, 33487 SUNRISE, FL, US, 33326 LAUDERHILL, FL, US, 33319 POMPANO BEACH, FL, US, 33062 HOLLYWOOD, FL, US, 33024 HOLLYWOOD, FL, US, 33021 CORAL SPRINGS, FL, US, 33065 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33304 COCONUT CREEK, FL, US, 33066 POMPANO BEACH, FL, US, 33060

Nearest Major Market : Fort Lauderdale

Nearest Secondary Market : Miami