Caseload Coverage Voc Rehab Counselor; Dallas​/Fort Worth - Temporary

Overview

Part-time/Full-time Temporary Caseload Coverage Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (CCVRC) position in the Vocational Rehabilitation Department of the Texas Workforce Commission.

Supports the Texas Workforce Commission’s mission to promote and support a workforce system that creates value and offers employers, individuals and communities the opportunity to achieve and sustain economic prosperity.

• Competitive starting salary: $6,066.67 a month (full-time)
• Defined retirement benefit plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical insurance
• Paid time off—including vacation, sick and family care leave

• Assist eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for, retain, obtain and/or advance in competitive, integrated employment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community referral sources, businesses, employers and schools.
• Collect and analyze information necessary to make accurate eligibility decisions.
• Work with the consumer to develop a plan of services designed to achieve the consumer’s identified employment goals.
• Ensure timely, cost‑effective provision of services and consumer progress toward achievement of their employment goal.
• Develop and implement a process leading to successful job placement.
• Apply best value purchasing practices and use available, comparable benefits and services to ensure effective use of public funds.
• Mentor new VR Counselors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Previous experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.
• Qualified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor per the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD).

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in social work, rehabilitation, or a related field plus five years of experience in vocational rehabilitation services.
• Completion of CSPD educational requirements.
• Related work experience in case management, counseling, job placement and general knowledge of disabilities.

• Must be a Texas resident or willing to relocate to Texas.
• No sponsorship for an employment visa; not considering students or postgraduate visas.
• Up to 30% travel; employee responsible for transportation.
• Ability to lift/carry 10 pounds.

DFW/Texoma Region 2 area.

Complete the State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at  or on Taleo. All persons hired will verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and will complete the required employment eligibility verification document upon hire.