Program Counselor Blind Services

EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM COUNSELOR -  (BLIND SERVICES)

Date:
Jan 27, 2026

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Requisition No: 869036

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM COUNSELOR -  (BLIND SERVICES)

Position Number:

Salary: $47,349.96 to $52,084.96 Annually

Bureau: Bureau of Client Services & Program Support

Position Title: Employment Program Counselor

Salary Range: $47,349.96 to $52,084.96 Annually

Anticipated Vacancy: Yes

Hiring note: Candidates are typically hired at the minimum salary.

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Application Information & Hiring Requirements:

• Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
• Work History (in easy to review chronological order) includes: any position held by a State of Florida Agency; any position held by a Florida University; all periods of employment from high school graduation; all periods of current or prior unemployment; gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for; any Education; your resume and application must match.
• Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You may list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a document listing gaps.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information for your HR office to verify current or former employment.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.

Hiring Information & Requirements:

• The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system.
• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and VA disability letter, applicable to career service positions only.
• If claiming Right to First Interview, attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying (for employees laid off from Career Service positions). Applicable to career service positions only.

If you are missing items above, your packet may be held up at the final review step.

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application. Omissions or misrepresentations may result in elimination from the selection process.

Office Contact:

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Job Description:

This position is in the Division of Blind Services, District 11 Sunrise Office. The Employment Program Counselor works with DBS clients and local employers, providing services to blind adults and children through the vision rehabilitation process, including advocacy, referral and resource development, counseling and guidance, and other aspects of Independent Living, Children’s, and Vocational Rehabilitation Services.

Duties & Responsibilities:

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Note:

The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if necessary.)

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position to execute the following functions:

• Maintain and practice a current understanding of FDOE and DBS policies 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…