Job Description

Requisition No: 873224

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: DOE/DVR - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SUPV - SES - 48004416 - ST PETERSBURG

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48004416

Salary: 4853.33 PER MONTH

Posting Closing Date: 04/16/2026

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DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

LOCATION: SAINT PETERSBURG

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SUPERVISOR – SES

***INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY – You must be employed by the Department of Education to be considered.***

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state vocational program dedicated to helping people with physical or mental disabilities be successful in employment.

Professional Overview

This position performs professional supervisory work overseeing Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors. The role is responsible for leading, coaching, and developing staff; planning, assigning, and directing work; and evaluating performance to ensure effective service delivery and positive workforce outcomes. The incumbent exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, assigning, promoting, disciplining, and recommending personnel actions in alignment with agency policies, and operational goals. This position may require occasional travel within the assigned service area.

For an Interview

• Meet the Minimum Requirements below.
• Answer qualifying question.
• Complete the application entirely, including all employment history following your highest level of education.
• On the application, be prepared to explain employment gaps exceeding 3 months. Explain employment gaps as added employment with acceptable reasons such as being a student, unemployed, caretaker, etc.
• Review your application, making sure all blank fields under each employer are completed.
• Attach your resume, making sure it matches your application.

Minimum Requirements

Professional Experience

Demonstrated experience applying knowledge of the evolving workforce and the needs of individuals with disabilities within advocacy and/or employment-related roles.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in the following fields: Counseling, Business, Psychology, Education, Public Safety, or Criminology and 3 years of professional experience.

OR

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in relevant fields and 2 years of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual proficiency (e.g., English/Spanish)
• Strong supervisory experience managing personnel, including performance management and staff development
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply data (e.g., caseloads, performance metrics) to support decision-making and improve outcomes

Relevant Experience

• Supervisory experience leading, coaching, and evaluating staff, including performance management and workforce development
• Experience interpreting and applying data (e.g., caseloads, performance metrics, workforce outcomes) to inform decision-making and improve service delivery
• Direct experience working with individuals with disabilities in settings such as independent living centers or employment-focused environments
• Experience supporting advocacy efforts that build skills and promote independence for individuals with disabilities
• Experience in human resources, recruitment, and talent acquisition practices
• Experience designing and delivering staff training and workforce development initiatives
• Experience as an employer, small business owner/operator, or in self-employment, demonstrating knowledge of workforce expectations and business operations
• Experience supporting or engaging in competitive integrated employment environments

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

Knowledge of the theories and practices of vocational rehabilitation counseling; professional ethics; principles and techniques of effective communication and interviewing; methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data; fiscal management and tracking practices; and applicable state and federal requirements, policies, and procedures.

Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate staff; determine work priorities, assign and monitor work, and ensure timely completion of assignments; analyze performance, caseload, and operational data to inform decision-making; develop and evaluate programs and recommend policy or procedural improvements; utilize problem-solving techniques; communicate effectively; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Skill in workforce planning, staff development, and the effective use of resources to support service delivery and achieve program outcomes.

Employee Benefits

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• Florida Retirement System (FRS) – 3% employee contribution
• 9 Paid Holidays annually
• 176 Hours of annual leave
• 104 Hours of sick leave
• Health Insurance Individual
• $25,000 state-paid basic life insurance
• Optional supplemental benefits (dental, vision, etc.)
• Tax-deferred medical and dependent care accounts
• Tax-deferred savings Program)

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 requirement of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment of 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.

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.