Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counsel

Senior VR Counselor

Senior VR Counselors provide professional vocational rehabilitation counseling to individuals with disabilities to help them achieve their employment goals. They assess medical, psychological, and vocational information to determine service eligibility and develop individualized employment plans. The role involves coordinating and negotiating services, conducting job placement activities, and building relationships with employers and community partners.

Senior VR Counselors manage client information and case records, provide technical assistance to internal and external customers, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Effective communication, data analysis, and career counseling skills are essential. They must balance multiple priorities, work productively under tight deadlines, and maintain a goal‑directed approach. In‑person attendance is essential for this position.

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.

Ability to compile, organize and analyze medical, vocational and psychological data; administer tests and analyze results; provide counseling and guidance in career planning; develop individual vocational rehabilitation programs and place clients in appropriate vocation; communicate effectively; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Skill in the development and use of community resources and comparable benefits.

Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Business, Psychology, Education, Public Safety, Criminology and 2 years of professional experience OR Master’s or Doctoral degree in relevant fields and 1 year of professional experience.

• State of Florida Retirement – 3% employee contribution required
• 9 Paid holidays annually
• Paid Annual Leave up to 104 hours annually
• Paid Sick Leave up to 104 hours annually
• Paid Term Life Insurance policy for $25,000
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement account options

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 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.

Applicants 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…

JACKSONVILLE, FL         

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