State of Florida · 2 days ago
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT II - 48006369 (BLIND SERVICES)
North Fort Myers, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$21.63/hr - $23.80/hr
4+ years expThe State of Florida's Department of Education is seeking a Human Services Program Consultant II in the Division of Blind Services. This role involves providing casework and support to visually impaired clients, helping them acquire skills for independent living and coordinating with community resources.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Conduct client intake
Assess client's 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's progress and their reactions to various activities
Evaluate rehabilitation therapy programs and make recommendations for adjustment and revisions
Conduct in-depth interviews with a diverse group of blind and visually impaired clients to determine their eligibility for rehabilitation services and the feasibility for achieving vocational independent living or educational goal
Determine existing problems and evaluate individual needs for achieving independence in daily living, acquiring communication skills and/or obtaining suitable employment
Develop community contracts for employment opportunities, similar benefits and socialization
Assist on the establishment of policies, standards, rules, regulation and guidelines for program planning
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation, to indicate a level of competency and skill demonstrating basic preparation in a field of study such as vocational rehabilitation counseling
Four years of professional and relevant experience in a public vocational rehabilitation program
Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety
Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of: 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, Any Volunteer Experience, 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
It is unacceptable to use the statement 'See Resume' in place of entering work history
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
If claiming Right to First Interview, the candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying
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
Knowledge of social, economic, rehabilitative or health care services, administration or planning techniques
Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data
Ability to develop program manuals, policies, procedures, standards and rules
Ability to analyze the effectiveness of service programs and identify resources or adjustments needed to meet needs
Ability to conduct research studies
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions
The incumbent must interact courteously with others
Attendance is an essential function
Some travel is required
Preferred
A bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university
Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in a public vocational rehabilitation program
An ability to establish and maintain education and experience requirements to ensure an understanding of the evolving labor force and the needs of individuals with disabilities
Knowledge of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
A Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) designation; or who is eligible to become a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
A Certified Community Work Incentives Counselor (CWIC) designation
Company
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