VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN - 48004365

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN - 48004365 Date: May 18, 2022 Location: PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32504 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 634715 Agency: Department of EducationWorking Title: VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN - 48004365Position Number: 48004365 Salary: $2,253.34 Posting Closing Date: 05/31/2022 DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION LOCATION: PENSACOLA VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN Position Number: 48004365 Minimum Hiring Salary: $2,253.33 Monthly The salary may be negotiable dependent upon years of experience, education level and available salary rate. Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state program that helps people who have physical or mental disabilities get or keep a job. VR is 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." To find out more about what we do at Vocational Rehabilitation, please visit http://www.rehabworks.org/ This Advertisement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to 6 months 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. Gaps of employment of 3 months or more must be addressed on the application and each field (address, city and state, dates, phone numbers, etc.) must be completed. Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first . 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. 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

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

BENEFITS INFORMATION

State of Florida Retirement package – 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 or Family Coverage – State pays 80% of premium

Life Insurance – State pays 80% of premium

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

Benefits information can be found on the following websites:

http://www.myflorida.com/MyBenefits

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS EFFECTIVE 7/01/02

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. 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.

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:Pensacola