Human Services Program Consultant Ii Blind Services

Human Services Program Consultant II –  (Blind Services)

Date:
Jan 26, 2026

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Requisition No: 868893
Agency:
Department of Education

Working Title:

Human Services Program Consultant II –  (Blind Services)
Bureau of Client Services and Program Support

Location:

District 9/Ft. Myers (Lee County)

Position Title:

Independent Living/Children's Program Counselor (OPS)
Salary Range: $21.63 to $23.80 hourly
Candidates are typically hired at the minimum hourly rate
This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies up to six months.

• Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
• Work History in chronological order must include all positions held by a State of Florida Agency, a Florida University, periods of employment from high school graduation, periods of current or prior unemployment, gaps of 3 months or more must be accounted for, any education, and 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 can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a Word document listing your 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 Human Resources 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.

• 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, the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only.
• If claiming Right to First Interview, the candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only.

NOTE:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

Phone: 813‑871‑7190

This position is located in the Division of Blind Services, in District 9, Ft. Myers Office. The Independent Living/Children’s Program Counselor performs casework, processes invoices and assists with instructional duties for rehabilitation clients to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to manage daily lives and achieve self‑confidence and self‑sufficiency. The incumbent provides parent education and information on referral services and advocacy to visually impaired children and families, coordinates with public school vision programs and parent groups, and participates in planning and evaluating services and adaptive skills instruction needed to maximize independent living in the areas of personal management, household management, communication, orientation & mobility (indoor), leisure activities, low vision device use, problem solving, and available resources.

• Conduct client intake and assess client resources.
• Perform follow‑up and maintain client contract through telephone calls and home visits.
• Interview, counsel and evaluate clients to determine individual therapeutic activity needs.
• Consult with other professionals and team members concerning recommended programs.
• Prepare reports on client progress and reactions to various activities.
• Evaluate rehabilitation therapy programs and make recommendations for adjustments and revisions.
• Conduct in‑depth interviews with a diverse group of…