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Date: Aug 12, 2024
Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309
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Requisition No:835171 Agency: Department of Education Working Title: HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT II - 48007317 (BLIND SERVICES) Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number:48007317 Salary: $45,000.00 - $49,500.00 Annually Posting Closing Date: 09/09/2024 Total Compensation EstimatorTool DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A LEVEL 2 BACKGROUND SCREENING IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. CANDIDATES ARETYPICALLY 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: This position is located in the Division of Blind Services, District 2, Tallahasse Office. In conjunction with the community resource providers (CRPs), theIndependent Living/Children's Program Specialistis required to perform casework, process invoices and/or assist with instructional duties for rehabilitation clients to acquire the skills and knowledge they need to manage their daily lives and achieve self-confidence and self-sufficiency. The incumbent will provide parent education andinformation on referral services and advocacy to visually impaired children and families. The incumbent will coordinate with public school visionprograms and parent groups, participate in planning and evaluating the provision of services andadaptive skills instruction needed to maximize independent living in the areas of personal management, household management, communication, orientation & mobility (indoor), leisure activities, use of low vision devices, problem solving and resource utilization. Examples of Work: Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: To be considered for a position with the Division of Blind Services: The Florida Division of Blind Services is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of Veterans and individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes. 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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
LOCATION: TALLAHASSEE (LEON COUNTY)
Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee
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