COUNSELOR Position Number: 48004203 Minimum Hiring Salary: $3,986.67 Monthly The salary may be negotiable dependent upon years of experience, education level and available salary rate.
Our Mission is " to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment and enhance their independence.
" Our Vision is " to become the first place people with disabilities turn when seeking employment and a top resource for employers in need of qualified employees. " This Advertisement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to 6 months. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree Attainment of 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 social work psychology disability studies business administration human resources special education supported employment customized employment economics another field that reasonable prepares individuals to work with consumers and employers Years of Experience For each year of work experience required in the qualifications, an applicant shall have 12 months of full-time work experience to receive credit for an entire year.
Bachelor’s degree plus not less than 2 years of paid or unpaid
experience consisting of: direct work with individuals with disabilities in a setting such as an independent living center direct service for advocacy activities 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: vocational rehabilitation counseling law social work psychology disability studies business administration human resources special education management public administration another field that reasonably provides confidence in: the employment sector in a disability field or in both business-related and rehabilitation-related fields Years of Experience For each year of work experience required in the qualifications, an applicant shall have 12 months of full-time work experience to receive credit for an entire year.
Advanced degree plus not less than 1 years of paid or unpaid experience consisting of: direct work with individuals with disabilities in a setting such as an independent living center direct service for advocacy activities 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 independent professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with a diversity of disabilities in order that they may attain employment; providing and coordinating complex services; and providing technical assistance on vocational rehabilitation issues to internal and external customers.
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 backsses medical, psychological, and vocational information to determine eligibility for services.
Provides technical assistance to internal and external customers. Develops and implements with full participation of the customer with a disability, an Individual Plan for Employment to determine employment outcomes. Provides professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with a diversity of disabilities who require complex vocational rehabilitation strategies in order that they may attain appropriate employment outcomes. Provides information to assist individuals with disabilities in making informed choices regarding services, service providers and emplyment outcomes.
Authorizes, coordinates and/or negotiates services leading to successful employment outcomes. Negotiates with individuals with disabilities regarding plan development. Devises job placement opportunities through job placement activities, including job analysis, job development, and labor market information to assist individuals with disabilities to obtain appropriate employment outcomes. Develops employer contacts and serves as liaison with employers. Utilizes the resources of community rehabilitation providers in securing appropriate job placement for eligible individuals with disabilities.
Coordinates or collaborates with others in other placement activities. Provides technical assistance to internal and external customers. Conducts in-depth interviews of individuals with disabilities requiring complex rehabilitation strategies to determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and the feasibility for achieving a vocational goal. Manages resources to ensure financial accountability according to state and federal regulations and policies. Collaborates with community partners to assure appropriate use of available resources. Provides technical assistance and specialized training to internal customers.
Participates in training experiences designed to enhance professional competency in vocational rehabilitation. Performs other duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the theories and practices in vocational rehabilitation guidance and counseling Knowledge of interviewing techniques Knowledge of medical and psychological aspects of disability groups Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication Knowledge of employment resources and vocational rehabilitation resources Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data Ability to compile, organize and analyze medical, vocational and psychological data Ability to administer tests and analyze results Ability to provide counseling and guidance in the area of career planning Ability to develop individual vocational rehabilitation programs and place clients in appropriate vocation Ability to communicate effectively Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application.
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.
STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS State of Florida Retirement - 3% Employee Contribution Required 10 Paid Holidays annually Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month. Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month Health Insurance for Individual or Family Coverage – State pays 80% of premium Life Insurance – State pays premium for $25,000 basic term life insurance for full time employee Additional supplemental insurances available such as dental, vision, etc.
Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available Tax Deferred Savings Program available through payroll deduction The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center -xyz X).
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. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. However, applicants claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each application submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any others documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.
All documentation is due by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. For information on the supporting documentation required, click here. Applicants may also fax their supporting documentation to People First at -xyz X. RESUME: If you wish to submit a resume with your application, please attach when applying for this vacancy. Be sure to include the Requisition ID number, 819001 for this specific vacancy on each page of your resume. 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 -xyz X). 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.
Fifth District Our Organization and Mission: The five Regional Counsel offices were created by the Legislature pursuant to Section 27.511, Fla.
Stat. in 2007 to provide legal representation to indigent persons in criminal conflict cases where the Public Defender has a conflict or in cases where there are multiple co-defendants.
The Regional Counsel Office, Fifth Region serves 4 judicial circuits and 13 counties. They are as follows: Fifth Circuit – Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, Sumter; Seventh Circuit – Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns, Volusia; Ninth Circuit – Orange, Osceola; Eighteenth Circuit – Brevard, Seminole. Whether you work in one or all counties, you work for The Regional
Counsel who is appointed by the governor. Criminal Defense Attorney - The Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, 5th District, is seeking full time criminal defense attorneys in Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida.
The position will involve litigating all levels of felony cases. The primary objective of the attorney is to litigate and provide the most effective and efficient representation possible to our indigent clients. Must be a member in good standing with The Florida Bar or registered to take the February 2024 Bar Exam. To apply, please send a resume, and cover letter by email to Michael C. Nappi: xyz X@. Starting Salary - starting at $61,500.00 and up depending
on experience. The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.
The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: 20 hours of Annual Leave per month, 8.4 hours of sick leave per month; Paid Federal and State holidays; One paid Personal Day each year; State health insurance with coverage options including family, dental, vision, etc. Life Insurance; Retirement Plan options (for more information, please see ); For a more complete list of benefits, please see www. mybenefits. ; Free Annual CLE’s; Bar Dues Reimbursement. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at -xyz X on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.
Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 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 -xyz X).
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.
- Social Services Counselor - Career Service Average Annual Salary: $42,906.24 - $44,662.96 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 A.
M. - 4:30 P. M. Central Standard Time Multiple positions will be filled from this advertisement Health Insurance Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family - Biweekly Life Insurance $25,000 (100% employer paid) 10 Paid Holidays annually 4 hours of annual leave and 4 hours sick leave bi-weekly Additional supplemental insurances available such as dental, vision, etc.
In-State Tuition Waivers State of Florida Retirement package – Benefits information can be found at www. mybenefits. / This advertisement is for mutiple vacancies at Unit 2 Social Services
In addition to the wide variety of opportunities available for job seekers, the State of Florida also offers comprehensive benefits for its employees. State of Florida Total Compensation Estimator () Description This is a specialized social work position established as a Social Services Counselor.
The primary function of this position is to provide social services to clients with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. An employee in this position works as part of an interdisciplinary team to accomplish assigned responsibilities. The employee is responsible for the following functions that support residents in multiple residential units: Ensures clients' residence are in compliance
with F. S. 393 and other state/federal standards Prepare complete initial psychosocial backssment for new admissions.
Annually develop and update psychosocial report for each client on caseload for inclusion as required. Prepare and send an annual interpretative letter to parents/guardians or the responsible judicial circuit and include a copy of the Individual Program Plan (IPP). Arrange and coordinate interpretative conference with parents/guardians concerning client's program; communicates by letter, telephone call or meeting regarding client's needs. Monitors spending of clients' monies, counsel with clients and families regarding third party benefits, the ICF/DD program and DCF policies.
Compiles and submits applications for social security, Medicaid or other benefits. Also, provides oversight monitoring of client’s personal possessions to include new purchases, current inventory, discards, etc. Completes all forms as required by policy and procedure. Actively participate and maintain the role of advocate to support resident’s needs and family/guardian/guardian advocate desires. Assists in legal matters such as guardianship, involuntary admissions, consent issues, etc. Attends competency and other court proceedings involving the client. Ensures consent forms are obtained from appropriate sources (ie, guardian, court).
Visits with each client on caseload at least monthly (both on and off house) and documents observations, progress, and/or major changes/transitions in life situation. Counsels with clients/parents/guardians or other Sunland staff regarding the clients' programs, adjustment problems, and/or major changes/transitions in life situation. Promotes and arranges for normalizing therapeutic home visits and documents the quality of home visits. Completes referrals for clients in need of alternate placements and coordinates smooth transitions/placements.
This includes the completion of referral packets, counseling with parents/guardians to encourage involvement and participation in the process. Completes discharge process (i. e. transfer of the client record, funds, personal possessions, writes discharge summary, etc. ). Conducts aftercare follow-ups on clients placed in community facilities or other institutions. Assist treatment team to support goal/skill development in social area by participating in shopping trips, outings, and other social events. Maintains up-to-date input of data into the Allocation, Budget & Contract Control System (ABC).
Reviews the ABC printouts regularly to determine the accuracy of information and submits revised information as needed. Updates information for fee maintenance annually or as changes occur. Notifies supervisors and contact person of significant events within time frames established by policy and procedure. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in social work. Preference will be given to those with experience working with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application.
This position may be required to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency per APD OP 2-0035. This position is critical to the safety and supervision of residents and may require the incumbent to work beyond their normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels in the facility. Other job-related requirements for this position: To support the goal of establishing APD as the most sought-after place to work in Florida, the employee will create an environment that cultivates people and transforms teams by increasing transparency and providing opportunities for professional development.
The employee actively works to demonstrates the qualities of being humble, hungry, and smart and leads others to embody the same. The team member lacks excessive ego, shares credit, is self-motivating and exercises good judgement and intuition around the subtitles of group dynamics. Knowledge, skills, and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Knowledge of theories and practices in counseling or social work. Knowledge of professional ethics relating to counseling or social work.
Knowledge of interviewing techniques. Ability to provide counseling or social work services to others. Knowledge of the criminal justice system and the court process. Knowledge of Victims' Assistance Programs. Knowledge of Florida Statutes of victims' rights. Ability to coordinate a team approach to the rehabilitation process. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to actively listen to others. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Recruiting Contact: Lizzie Holland Human Resource Specialist Recruitment Manager Agency for Persons with Disabilities Sunland Center – Marianna 3700 Williams Drive Marianna, FL 32446 E-mail Direct Deposit Program As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in State government is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program.
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities 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.
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 Agency. 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. THIS POSITION REQUIRES A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION INCLUDING FINGERPRINTING, PURSUANT TO S.
110.1127(1), FLORIDA STATUTES. WE HIRE ONLY U. S. CITIZENS AND THOSE LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U. S. APD PARTICIPATES IN THE U. S. GOVERNMENT’S EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PROGRAM (E-VERIFY). E-VERIFY IS A PROGRAM THAT ELECTRONICALLY CONFIRMS AN EMPLOYEE’S ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES AFTER COMPLETION OF THE EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION FORM (I-9). ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD COMPLETE THE ON-LINE APPLICATION PROCESS. IF ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE CALL THE PEOPLE FIRST SERVICE CENTER AT -xyz X.
RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. ANSWERS TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION. 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 -xyz X). 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.
Fifth District Our Organization and Mission: The five Regional Counsel offices were created by the Legislature pursuant to Section 27.511, Fla.
Stat. in 2007 to provide legal representation to indigent persons in criminal conflict cases where the Public Defender has a conflict or in cases where there are multiple co-defendants.
The Regional Counsel Office, Fifth Region serves 4 judicial circuits and 13 counties. They are as follows: Fifth Circuit – Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, Sumter; Seventh Circuit – Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns, Volusia; Ninth Circuit – Orange, Osceola; Eighteenth Circuit – Brevard, Seminole. Whether you work in one or all counties, you work for The Regional
Counsel who is appointed by the governor. Criminal Defense Attorney - The Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, 5th District, is seeking full time criminal defense attorneys in Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Florida.
The position will involve litigating all levels of felony cases. The primary objective of the attorney is to litigate and provide the most effective and efficient representation possible to our indigent clients. Must be a member in good standing with The Florida Bar or registered to take the February 2024 Bar Exam. To apply, please send a resume, and cover letter by email to Michael C. Nappi: xyz X@. Starting Salary - starting at $61,500.00 and up depending
on experience. The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.
The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: 20 hours of Annual Leave per month, 8.4 hours of sick leave per month; Paid Federal and State holidays; One paid Personal Day each year; State health insurance with coverage options including family, dental, vision, etc. Life Insurance; Retirement Plan options (for more information, please see ); For a more complete list of benefits, please see www. mybenefits. ; Free Annual CLE’s; Bar Dues Reimbursement. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at -xyz X on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.
Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 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 -xyz X).
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.
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COUNSELOR Position Number: 48004908 Minimum Hiring Salary: $3,986.67 Monthly The salary may be negotiable dependent upon years of experience, education level and available salary rate.
Our Mission is " to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment and enhance their independence.
" Our Vision is " to become the first place people with disabilities turn when seeking employment and a top resource for employers in need of qualified employees. " This Advertisement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to 6 months. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree Attainment of 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 social work psychology disability studies business administration human resources special education supported employment customized employment economics another field that reasonable prepares individuals to work with consumers and employers Years of Experience For each year of work experience required in the qualifications, an applicant shall have 12 months of full-time work experience to receive credit for an entire year.
Bachelor’s degree plus not less than 2 years of paid or unpaid
experience consisting of: direct work with individuals with disabilities in a setting such as an independent living center direct service for advocacy activities 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: vocational rehabilitation counseling law social work psychology disability studies business administration human resources special education management public administration another field that reasonably provides confidence in: the employment sector in a disability field or in both business-related and rehabilitation-related fields Years of Experience For each year of work experience required in the qualifications, an applicant shall have 12 months of full-time work experience to receive credit for an entire year.
Advanced degree plus not less than 1 years of paid or unpaid experience consisting of: direct work with individuals with disabilities in a setting such as an independent living center direct service for advocacy activities 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 independent professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with a diversity of disabilities in order that they may attain employment; providing and coordinating complex services; and providing technical assistance on vocational rehabilitation issues to internal and external customers.
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 backsses medical, psychological, and vocational information to determine eligibility for services.
Provides technical assistance to internal and external customers. Develops and implements with full participation of the customer with a disability, an Individual Plan for Employment to determine employment outcomes. Provides professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with a diversity of disabilities who require complex vocational rehabilitation strategies in order that they may attain appropriate employment outcomes. Provides information to assist individuals with disabilities in making informed choices regarding services, service providers and emplyment outcomes.
Authorizes, coordinates and/or negotiates services leading to successful employment outcomes. Negotiates with individuals with disabilities regarding plan development. Devises job placement opportunities through job placement activities, including job analysis, job development, and labor market information to assist individuals with disabilities to obtain appropriate employment outcomes. Develops employer contacts and serves as liaison with employers. Utilizes the resources of community rehabilitation providers in securing appropriate job placement for eligible individuals with disabilities.
Coordinates or collaborates with others in other placement activities. Provides technical assistance to internal and external customers. Conducts in-depth interviews of individuals with disabilities requiring complex rehabilitation strategies to determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and the feasibility for achieving a vocational goal. Manages resources to ensure financial accountability according to state and federal regulations and policies. Collaborates with community partners to assure appropriate use of available resources. Provides technical assistance and specialized training to internal customers.
Participates in training experiences designed to enhance professional competency in vocational rehabilitation. Performs other duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the theories and practices in vocational rehabilitation guidance and counseling Knowledge of interviewing techniques Knowledge of medical and psychological aspects of disability groups Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication Knowledge of employment resources and vocational rehabilitation resources Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data Ability to compile, organize and analyze medical, vocational and psychological data Ability to administer tests and analyze results Ability to provide counseling and guidance in the area of career planning Ability to develop individual vocational rehabilitation programs and place clients in appropriate vocation Ability to communicate effectively Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application.
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.
STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS State of Florida Retirement - 3% Employee Contribution Required 10 Paid Holidays annually Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month. Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month Health Insurance for Individual or Family Coverage – State pays 80% of premium Life Insurance – State pays premium for $25,000 basic term life insurance for full time employee Additional supplemental insurances available such as dental, vision, etc.
Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available Tax Deferred Savings Program available through payroll deduction The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center -xyz X).
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. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. However, applicants claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each application submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any others documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.
All documentation is due by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. For information on the supporting documentation required, click here. Applicants may also fax their supporting documentation to People First at -xyz X. RESUME: If you wish to submit a resume with your application, please attach when applying for this vacancy. Be sure to include the Requisition ID number, 819000 for this specific vacancy on each page of your resume. 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 -xyz X). 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.
Saint Petersburg, Florida SENIOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR Position Number: 48004444 Appointment Salary: $3,986.67 per month Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state program that helps people who have physical or mental disabilities get or keep a job.
VR is a committed to helping people with disabilities find meaningful careers. Our Mission is “to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment and enhance their independence. ” Our Vision is “to become the first place people with disabilities turn when seeking employment and a top resource for employers in need of qualified employees. ” This position works in St. Petersburg Unit 14D as a Senior Vocational
Rehabilitation Counselor. Preference may be given to applicants possessing a current CRC Certification and or are eligible to sit for the CRC exam. For information about CRC: Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree: Attainment of 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 social work psychology disability studies business administration human resources special education supported employment customized employment economics another field that reasonable prepares individuals
to work with consumers and employers Years of Experience : For each year of work experience required in the qualifications, an applicant shall have 12 month of full-time work experience to receive credit for an entire year.
Bachelor’s degree plus not less than 2 years of paid or unpaid experience consisting of: direct work with individuals with disabilities in a setting such as an independent living center direct service for advocacy activities that provide such individual with experience and skills in working with individuals with disabilities direct experience as an employer direct experience as 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 Advance Degree: Attainment of a Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in field of study such as: vocational rehabilitation counseling law social work psychology disability studies business administration human resources special education management public administration another field that reasonably provides confidence in: the employment sector in a disability field or in both business-related and rehabilitation-related fields Years of Experience: Master’s degree plus not less than 1 year of paid or unpaid experience.
For each year of work experience required in the qualifications, an applicant shall have 12 months of full-time work experience to receive credit for an entire year. Duties and Responsibilities: 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 provide quality customer service and exhibit the positive qualities of teamwork, responsive communication, initiative, flexibility and adaptability.
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 at work is an essential job function. This position is responsible for providing independent professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to identified individuals with disabilities, which may include those identified as potentially eligible Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) youth customers ages 14-21, to support the overall goal of employment.
This includes providing and coordinating complex services and providing technical assistance on vocational rehabilitation internal and external stakeholders and requires accessing client information, maintaining case records, tracking open authorizations and other case-specific activities and reviewing caseload data regularly. Provides technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders. Maintains active and meaningful engagement throughout the life of the VR case. Meets with the individual to review referral and complete the application and Initial Interview for VR services in compliance with federal regulations and/or documents a good faith effort to meet the requirements.
backsses medical, psychological, and vocational information to determine eligibility for services. Accurately determines and documents eligibility for VR Services, at the earliest point possible, in compliance with the federal regulations, unless an extension is completed per policy. Provides information to assist individuals with disabilities in making informed choices, consistent with federal requirements, regarding services, service providers and employment outcomes.
Provides support and services to assist VR customers in obtaining successful and quality employment outcomes. Authorizes, coordinates and/or negotiates services leading to successful employment outcome. Actively collaborates with VR Customers regarding plan development. Engages customers timely in their planning process to identify an appropriate vocational goal and services to develop an IPE, in compliance with the federal regulations, unless an extension of time is completed per policy. Documents the comprehensive backssment in compliance with policy requirements.
Implementation of services and service delivery: Provides reasonable and necessary planned services. Demonstrates quality standards in implementation of the customer’s Individualized Plan for Employment. Manages resources to ensure all activities, including programmatic counseling and financial, are tracked and occur according to state and federal regulations and policies. Devises job placement opportunities through job placement activities, including job analysis, job development, and labor market information to assist individuals with disabilities to obtain appropriate employment outcomes.
Develops employer contacts and serves as liaison with employers. Utilizes the resources of community rehabilitation providers in securing appropriate job placement for eligible individuals with disabilities. Coordinates or collaborates with others in other placement activities. Provides support to guide customers appropriately to and through the credential attainment process to support quality employment outcomes. Provides timely follow up and monitoring in employment phase leading to successful outcomes. Documents and tracks post-employment supports and services. Closes cases in alignment with policy.
Manages VR Services and applies sound decision making and best value purchasing principles to customer purchases. Ensures that all purchases are in alignment with purchasing policies. Tracks and communicates regulations, laws, and rules specific to financial and payment timelines and requirements like period of performance, open authorizations, allowable expenditures, appropriate use of coding for authorizations, etc. Collaborates with community partners to assure appropriate use of available resources. Participates in training experiences designed to enhance professional competency in vocational rehabilitation.
Performs other duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the theories and practices in vocational rehabilitation guidance and counseling; interviewing techniques; medical and psychological aspects of disability groups; principles and techniques of effective communication; employment resources and vocational rehabilitation resources; and, methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data. Skill in the development and use of community resources and comparable benefits. Ability to compile, organize and analyze medical, vocational, and psychological data; administer tests and analyze results; provide counseling and guidance in the area of career planning; develop individual vocational rehabilitation programs and place clients in appropriate vocation; communicate effectively; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to use and analyze information from the management information system. Ability to interpret state and federal vocational rehabilitation regulations and policies. Ability to devise employment strategies for individuals with disabilities. Ability to use automated systems STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: State of Florida Retirement – 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 of Family Coverage – State pays 80% of premium Life Insurance – State pays premium for $25,000 basic term life insurance for full time employee Additional supplemental insurances are available such as dental, vision, etc.
Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available. Benefits information can be found on the following websites: http: //dms.
/human_resource_support/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants#Benefits Insurance Benefits: http: //mybenefits. / Deferred Compensation: /SOFWeb/default. aspx Pretax Benefits: (see link on next line) http: //mybenefits. /health/tax_favored_accounts/health_savings_account Retirement Benefits: http: //dms. /human_resource_support/retirement 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 requirement of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment of 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 -xyz X).
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.
COUNSELOR Position Number: 48004928 Minimum Hiring Salary: $3,986.67 Monthly The salary may be negotiable dependent upon years of experience, education level and available salary rate.
Our Mission is " to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment and enhance their independence.
" Our Vision is " to become the first place people with disabilities turn when seeking employment and a top resource for employers in need of qualified employees. " This Advertisement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to 6 months. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree Attainment of 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 social work psychology disability studies business administration human resources special education supported employment customized employment economics another field that reasonable prepares individuals to work with consumers and employers Years of Experience For each year of work experience required in the qualifications, an applicant shall have 12 months of full-time work experience to receive credit for an entire year.
Bachelor’s degree plus not less than 2 years of paid or unpaid
experience consisting of: direct work with individuals with disabilities in a setting such as an independent living center direct service for advocacy activities 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: vocational rehabilitation counseling law social work psychology disability studies business administration human resources special education management public administration another field that reasonably provides confidence in: the employment sector in a disability field or in both business-related and rehabilitation-related fields Years of Experience For each year of work experience required in the qualifications, an applicant shall have 12 months of full-time work experience to receive credit for an entire year.
Advanced degree plus not less than 1 years of paid or unpaid experience consisting of: direct work with individuals with disabilities in a setting such as an independent living center direct service for advocacy activities 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 independent professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with a diversity of disabilities in order that they may attain employment; providing and coordinating complex services; and providing technical assistance on vocational rehabilitation issues to internal and external customers.
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 backsses medical, psychological, and vocational information to determine eligibility for services.
Provides technical assistance to internal and external customers. Develops and implements with full participation of the customer with a disability, an Individual Plan for Employment to determine employment outcomes. Provides professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with a diversity of disabilities who require complex vocational rehabilitation strategies in order that they may attain appropriate employment outcomes. Provides information to assist individuals with disabilities in making informed choices regarding services, service providers and emplyment outcomes. Authorizes, coordinates and/or negotiates services leading to successful employment outcomes.
Negotiates with individuals with disabilities regarding plan development. Devises job placement opportunities through job placement activities, including job analysis, job development, and labor market information to assist individuals with disabilities to obtain appropriate employment outcomes. Develops employer contacts and serves as liaison with employers. Utilizes the resources of community rehabilitation providers in securing appropriate job placement for eligible individuals with disabilities. Coordinates or collaborates with others in other placement activities.
Provides technical assistance to internal and external customers. Conducts in-depth interviews of individuals with disabilities requiring complex rehabilitation strategies to determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and the feasibility for achieving a vocational goal. Manages resources to ensure financial accountability according to state and federal regulations and policies. Collaborates with community partners to assure appropriate use of available resources. Provides technical assistance and specialized training to internal customers.
Participates in training experiences designed to enhance professional competency in vocational rehabilitation. Performs other duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the theories and practices in vocational rehabilitation guidance and counseling Knowledge of interviewing techniques Knowledge of medical and psychological aspects of disability groups Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication Knowledge of employment resources and vocational rehabilitation resources Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data Ability to compile, organize and analyze medical, vocational and psychological data Ability to administer tests and analyze results Ability to provide counseling and guidance in the area of career planning Ability to develop individual vocational rehabilitation programs and place clients in appropriate vocation Ability to communicate effectively Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application.
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.
STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS State of Florida Retirement - 3% Employee Contribution Required 10 Paid Holidays annually Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month. Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month Health Insurance for Individual or Family Coverage – State pays 80% of premium Life Insurance – State pays premium for $25,000 basic term life insurance for full time employee Additional supplemental insurances available such as dental, vision, etc.
Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available Tax Deferred Savings Program available through payroll deduction The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center -xyz X).
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. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. However, applicants claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each application submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any others documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.
All documentation is due by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. For information on the supporting documentation required, click here. Applicants may also fax their supporting documentation to People First at -xyz X. RESUME: If you wish to submit a resume with your application, please attach when applying for this vacancy. Be sure to include the Requisition ID number, 819013 for this specific vacancy on each page of your resume 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 -xyz X). 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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