HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT III - ******** (BLIND SERVICES) Date: Sep 10, 2024
Agency: Department of Education
Working Title: HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT III - ******** (BLIND SERVICES)
Position Number: ********
Salary: $45,000.00 - $51,975.00 Annually
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A LEVEL 2 BACKGROUND SCREENING IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY. ALL EMPLOYMENT GAPS MUST BE EXPLAINED AND INCLUDED WITH WORK HISTORY WHEN APPLYING. THIS IS A STATE OF FLORIDA CAREER SERVICE (CS) OPPORTUNITY. Job Description: The Human Services Program Consultant III (HSPC) (Employment Program Counselor) works with DBS clients and local businesses and other federal, state, public and non-profit employers, providing unique, specialized services to blind adults and children through the vision rehabilitation process, including advocacy, referral and resource development, counseling and guidance, and all other aspects of Independent Living, Children's, and Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
Examples of Work: Maintain and practice a current understanding of FDOE and DBS policies and guidelines regarding information security.Provide unique, specialized services to blind adults and children throughout the vision rehabilitation process including advocacy, referral and resource development, counseling and guidance, and all other aspects of Independent Living, Children's, and Vocational Rehabilitation services.Conduct outreach activities to increase on-the-job training, apprenticeships, work-based learning, volunteering, and employment opportunities.Participate in job development, placement and follow-up activities of clients and utilize specific assessment tools as directed by policies and procedures.Provide and document required client contacts, eligibility determination, plan development, closure reports, and implement and coordinate services in accordance with timeframes, policies, and procedures specified in the case service manual.Model and demonstrate the principles of flexibility, adaptability, and approachability - while adhering to applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures.Exhibit effective communication, collaboration, and cooperation.Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree from a college or university and four years of professional experience in social, economic, health or rehabilitative programs or in program analysis.A master's degree from a college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.Ability to prioritize workload.Ability to develop various reports.Ability to manage people.Ability to assess budgetary needs.Ability to formulate policies and procedures.Ability to communicate effectively.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.Ability to plan, organize and direct programs or activities.To be considered for a position with the Division of Blind Services: All fields in the candidate profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.A current resume must be included with this application, and the information contained in the resume must match the information included in the state application.All previous periods of employment must be listed and accounted for.Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.The successful candidate must be able to pass a Level II Background screening.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 (******** ). 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.
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