Requisition No: 870278 Agency: Department of Education Working Title: EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT SPECIALIST - 48007008 (BLIND SERVICES) Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 48007008 Salary: $42,200.00 to $46,420.00 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 03/18/2026
Total Compensation Estimator Tool Florida Department of Education Division of Blind Services Bureau of Client Services & Program Support Location: District 2 / Tallahassee (Leon County)
EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT SPECIALIST Position Title: Human Services Program Consultant I (Career Service) Salary Range: $42,200.00 to $46,420.00 Annually
CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies up to six months.
APPLICATION INFORMATION & HIRING REQUIREMENTS:
Application Information: 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
*Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed - you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps. It is unacceptable to use the statement "See Resume" in place of entering work history.
Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application. 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.
Hiring Information and Requirements: 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.
Applicable to career service positions only.
If claiming Right to First Interview, the candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying.
This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.
Applicable to career service positions only.
If you are missing any of the items above, your packet may be held up at the final review step.
NOTE: 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.
Office Contact: Kelly Simmons, Assistant District Administrator Phone: 850-245-0370
Job Description: This position is in the Division of Blind Services, District 2 Office in Tallahassee. This position serves as an Employment Placement Specialist which is responsible for providing direct job development and placement services for blind and visually impaired consumers of the Division of Blind Services.
The incumbent in this position develops and provides job opportunities for eligible individuals by deploying marketing and job development techniques. The incumbent makes contact and meets with employers for the purpose of identifying prospective job opportunities.
The incumbent will provide job coaching and other support services to obtain competitive employment.
Duties and Responsibilities: (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.)
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions:
• Conduct client intake. • Assess client resources. • Perform job placement and job development activities for clients. • Perform follow-up and maintain client contact 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 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 a vocational independent living or educational goal. • Determine existing problems and evaluate individual needs for achieving independence in daily living, in acquiring communication skills, and/or obtaining suitable employment. • Develop community contacts for employment opportunities, similar benefits, and socialization. • Assist in the establishment of policies, standards, rules, regulations, and guidelines for program planning. • Will be responsible as needed for the State Vehicle. • This will include completing timely vehicle logs and submitting travel reimbursements and authorizations as needed. • This may also include fueling, cleaning, and providing maintenance on the State Vehicle as needed.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 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.
Ability to maintain a clear driving record.
Ability to maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
Who Were Looking For: 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.
The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit.
Attendance is an essential function.
Other Miscellaneous Duties: Performs other duties as requested.
Some travel is required.
Minimum Qualifications: 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;
or Four years of professional and relevant experience in a public vocational rehabilitation program.
Preference will be given to those with a bachelor's degree.
Ability to maintain a clear driving history.
Ability to maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with:
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).
Division of Blind Services Mission Statement: The Division of Blind Services ensure blind and visually impaired Floridians have the tools, support and opportunities to achieve success.
In partnership with others, we create a barrier-free environment in the lives of Floridians with visual disabilities.
The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible.
The Division serves thousands of Floridians through its plethora of programs and services.
District and Satellite Offices located throughout the state, as well as the Career, Technology and Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CTTC), and the Braille and Talking Books Library.
The Division of Blind Servies has become a national model in education, employment and other services that foster independence for blind and visually impaired Floridians.
FLDOE: Division of Blind Services Working for the State of Florida has Benefits!
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Leave Information: (CS) Annual Leave - All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon years of creditable service.
Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month.
Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions are credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment.
In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.
Sick Leave - Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month.
Background Screening Requirement: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.
You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct the required verifications.
No applicant for a designated position will be employed, contracted 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