For Texas to be GREAT, we need the best and brightest talent like you!
The public vocational rehabilitation (VR) program administered through the Texas Workforce Commission helps people with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, retain, and advance in employment.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND HELP PEOPLE WITH VR
According to the Department of Labor, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities was 12.6% in 2020. This jobless rate continues to be much higher than the rate for those without disabilities.
PUBLIC SERVICE IN VR IS FOR YOU
-If you want to find meaningful work and contribute to a powerful mission. For more than 100 years VR has been helping individuals with disabilities achieve their employment goals!
-If you are looking for career and advancement opportunities. 38% of employees in VR have 15+ years of seniority. There are various positions with career ladders and opportunities to specialize in areas of interest: Autism, Blind and Visual Impairments, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Brain Injury, Foster Youth, Transition Students, Veterans.
-If you need a comprehensive benefits package that offers competitive pay and benefits from health plans, life insurance, retirement programs, paid leave and holidays, and longevity pay.
-If you have direct VR Counseling work experience, receive higher starting salary.
-If you want to advance your education with our tuition assistance program.
-FREE CEUs to maintain CRC credentials and reimbursement for CRC and LPC renewals.
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), a Family Friendly Certified Workplace, is seeking a Transition Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (TVRC) Trainee - Sr TVRC to join the Vocational Rehabilitation Department located at 575 Round Rock West Dr, Round Rock, TX.
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.
Benefits to working for TWC include:
Competitive starting salary: $3,410.00 - $4,940.00/month.
Salary and position level will be based on experience and demonstrated skills.
This is a career ladder position which means each level is required to meet the established career ladder requirements in order to be promoted to the next level.
External hires will be brought in as TVRC Trainee upon hire and after a successful completion of the TVRC Trainee 6-month probationary period be considered for a promotion to TVRC I to include a 5% increase.
Additional benefits for active employees: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.
The TVRC Trainee performs highly complex (senior-level) case management work in support of the mission, goals and values of the Texas Workforce Commission.
The TVRC I - Sr TVRC performs routine to senior-level vocational rehabilitation work in support of the mission, goals and values of the Texas Workforce Commission.
TVRC Trainee to Sr TVRC applies critical thinking skills and sound decision making in performance of routine rehabilitation work in the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program.
This program assists eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for, retain, obtain and/or advance in competitive, integrated employment and includes assisting students with disabilities to transition successfully from high school to postsecondary education and employment.
The ideal candidate will perform work using the applicable policy, guidance, and the electronic case management system. The TVRC is hired by the VR Supervisor with the approval of the VR Manager, and works independently, with moderate to minimal supervision by the VR Supervisor.
GENERAL DUTIES:
Provides quality Transition Services to students with disabilities, including those who may be potentially eligible
Develops and maintains relations with community referral sources, businesses, employers and schools
Collects and analyzes all information necessary to make an accurate eligibility decision (e.g. medical, psychological, school records, employment records, etc.)
Assists students in choosing appropriate employment by analyzing information to determine the student's strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities and interests, and matching that information to the current job market
Participates with the local education agencies and families of students to support students acquiring the necessary academic skills, work skills, and life skills to be independent and successful
Works collaboratively with the student to develop a plan of services designed to achieve the students identified employment goals
Provides opportunities for students to explore career options and to gain employment experiences
Creates and maintains student records and performs case load management
Ensures timely, cost-effective provision of services and student progress toward eventual achievement of their employment goal
Develops and implements a process leading to the eventual successful job placement for students
Develops referral sources, maintains resource information, and obtains appropriate referrals to reach blind or visually impaired students
Works with the Regional Employment Assistance Specialists and / or Business Relation Specialists to build quality relationships with businesses in order to provide career exploration experiences for students
Applies best value purchasing practices and uses available comparable benefits and services to ensure effective use of public funds
Accounts for case service expenditures and delivery of services to maintain adherence to established funding/expenditure directives
May act as a Team Leader to assigned support staff for designated caseload
Participates in training activities conducted for staff development
Performs other duties as assigned
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters degree with major in Rehabilitation Counseling or Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling from an accredited college or university;
OR masters degree with major in counseling or related degrees such as Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services from an accredited college or university plus one-year related work experience.
OR Masters degree with any other major plus two years related work experience;
OR Bachelors degree with a major in vocational rehabilitation from an accredited college or university plus one-year related work experience;
OR Bachelors degree with major in Counseling, Education, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or Public Health from an accredited college or university plus two years related work experience;
OR Bachelors degree with any other major plus three years related work experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in a field of study reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation, such as vocational rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, disability studies, business administration, human resources, special education, supported employment, customized employment, economics, or another field that reasonably prepares individuals to work with customers and employers. No experience required.
All levels:
Depending on required qualifications and experience, a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) vacancy may be filled at any level from a VRC Trainee to Sr VRC. Factors such as education, credentials, and previous experience with the agency will be considered when establishing the hiring level and starting salary. Experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor must be in
