VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN - 48004298

　　Date: Feb 10, 2024

　　Location:

　　JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32202 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32209 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 33207 OCALA, FL, US, 34473 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32246 OCALA, FL, US, 34482 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32212 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32250 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32207 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32210 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32225 OCALA, FL, US, 32674 OCALA, FL, US, 34472 ORANGE CITY, FL, US, 32763 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32226 OCALA, FL, US, 34475 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32216 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32218 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32221 OCALA, FL, US, 34471 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32224 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32204 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32208 OCALA, FL, US, 33474 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32205 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32259 OCALA, FL, US, 34470 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32254 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32219 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32211 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32256 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32206 OCALA, FL, US, 34478 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32244 OCALA, FL, US, 34479 OCALA, FL, US, 34474 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32231

　　The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) .

　　Requisition No: 820214

　　Agency: Department of Education

　　Working Title: VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN - 48004298

　　Pay Plan: Career Service

　　Position Number: 48004298

　　Salary: $3,466.67 Monthly

　　Posting Closing Date: 03/31/2024

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　　DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

　　This is a Multiple Hire Requistion

　　Area 2 offices will be filled from this requisition

　　VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN

　　Position Numbers: 48004298, 48004310, 48004284, 48004266, 48004341

　　Minimum Hiring Salary: $3,466.67 Monthly

　　All "gaps" of employments must be addressed when applying to this job announcement

　　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."

　　VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

　　A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience in a counseling, job placement, job coaching or public vocational rehabilitation program can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

　　SALARY

　　This position hires at $3,466.67 per month.

　　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.

　　DESCRIPTION

　　(Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

　　This is professional work assisting Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors with casework providing services to eligible individuals with disabilities related to the coordination of consumer activities or special projects and in compliance with Federal and State requirements, and monitoring client/reimbursement activities.

　　This position is expected to perform these duties with a minimum of direct supervision:

　　Works directly with customers by obtaining referral information

　　Assists VR Counselors with interviews

　　Makes referrals for appointments

　　Completes the VR applications and assesses resources

　　Implements necessary procedures to acquire additional information needed including vocational, psychological, and medical information

　　Maintains ongoing contact with customers through review of customer records and field visits to determine case service status

　　Conducts thorough search for customers where contact has been lost through all means known to the agency

　　Communicates with vendors, staff, community rehabilitation providers, community/One Stop partners, and employers to expedite services for new and existing customers

　　Schedules customer services identified in the Individual Plan for Employment (IPE) or case record

　　Coordinates necessary transportation

　　Assist customers with purchasing of equipment, tools, supplies, clothing, licenses

　　Assists counselor with job placement and follow-up services

　　Assists counselor in identifying, and customer in obtaining comparable benefits

　　Obtains third party refunds and reimbursements

　　Processes automated case service expenditures in accordance with state and federal regulations and policies

　　Provides administrative support and/or technical assistance to professional staff such as:

　　processing data

　　correspondence

　　routine technical reports to aid in the completion of casework and to facilitate caseload management

　　documents activities in customer case record

　　responds to routine community inquiries and participates in community education and job fairs and other assigned activities

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

　　(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.

　　Knowledge of:

　　the principles and techniques of effective communication

　　interviewing techniques

　　PCs

　　Word and the Rehabilitation Management System

　　methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data

　　Ability to:

　　maintain confidentiality regarding information on internal and external customers.

　　access and use automated systems

　　interview clients to identify needs

　　provide information and referral services

　　locate and develop community resources

　　plan, organize and coordinate work activities

　　actively listen to others

　　communicate effectively

　　establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

　　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 (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

　　Nearest Major Market:Jacksonville