Caseload Coverage Voc Rehab Counselor; Temporary - Austin

Overview

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…

• Assist eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for, retain, obtain and/or advance in competitive, integrated employment and include assisting students with disabilities to transition successfully from high school to postsecondary education and employment.
• Develop and maintain relations with community referral sources, businesses, employers and schools.
• Collect and analyze all information necessary to make an accurate eligibility decision (e.g., medical, psychological, school records, employment records, etc.).
• Assist the customer in choosing an appropriate employment by analyzing information to determine the customer’s strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities and interests, and matching that information to the current job market.
• 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.
• Meet the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) educational requirements and considered a Qualified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.

• 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. Must meet the CSPD educational requirements.
• Related work experience is defined as case management, counseling, job placement and general knowledge of disabilities. Copy of official transcripts, certifications and/or credentials will be requested.

This position may involve up to 30% travel, and method of transportation is the responsibility of employee. Counselors are required to travel to reach their assigned consumers on a regular basis. Thus, travel is required for this position. Duties also include the ability to lift/carry 10 pounds.

• A Family Friendly Certified Workplace
• 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 time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-Benefits

Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to  to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: http:// Crosswalk/.pdf.

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at  or on Taleo (Job Search).

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.