Rehabilitation Assistant; Greenville

Rehabilitation Assistant (RA) I - Sr RA

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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 for those without disabilities.

• Competitive starting salary: $3,333.33- $4,/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.
• Additional benefits for active employees: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• Free CEUs to maintain CRC credentials and reimbursement for CRC & LPC renewals.

• Performs:
  Entry level human services/rehabilitation support work;
  Routine caseload support service such as creating/maintaining/reviewing technical case management forms/files for accuracy utilizing the electronic case management system.
• Collects information for intake/profile process.
• Maintains appropriate business relationships with providers/businesses/customers/staff.
• Prepares/reviews reports for accuracy on monitored services.
• Provides casework services/assistance to VR Counselors in certification of eligibility;
  Service delivery tasks and utilize the electronic case management system and other agency supported software programs;
  Initial screening for individuals applying for VRS service programs.
• Participates in Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) training.
• Furnishes information regarding Texas Workforce Solutions (TWS)/VRS Program, services and requirements to applicants/customers/families/vendors/businesses/general public.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

• Eighteen (18) months experience in office practices and office support work utilizing a personal computer in a Windows based environment.
• Experience in:
  Applying purchasing procedures;
  Case guidelines, regulations and policies;
  Case management support functions.
• Knowledge of:
  Community and government service delivery systems;
  Mental illness and emotional components of physical illness.
• Ability to:
  Interpret highly complex policies/procedures;
  Maintain confidentiality;
  Analyze/interpret highly complex financial data.
• Skill in interviewing and in conducting individual needs assessments.
• Related work experience at all levels is defined as case management support, purchasing and general knowledge of disabilities.

• RA I – One year of full time qualifying experience in human services, social science, business, or a related field and graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent. Thirty (30) semester hours in human services, social science, business, or a related field may be substituted for experience.
• RA II – Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework plus one year and six months of full time qualifying experience in human services, social science, business, or a related field. One additional year of full-time qualifying experience may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education.
• RA III – Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework plus two years of full time qualifying experience in human services, social science, business, or a related field. One additional year of full-time qualifying experience may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education.
• Sr. RA – Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework plus two years and six months of full- time qualifying experience in human services, social science, business or a related field. One year of full-time experience may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of education.

Experience as a Rehabilitation Assistant cited above must be in accordance with the career ladder…