Caseload Coverage Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor; Houston-Temporary

Caseload Coverage Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Houston-Temporary) (826079)

Location:

3555 Timmons Lane, Houston, TX.

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) administers the public vocational rehabilitation (VR) program to help people with disabilities prepare for, obtain, retain, and advance in employment.

We are seeking a Part‑time/Full‑time temporary Caseload Coverage Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (CCVRC) who will perform senior‑level vocational rehabilitation work, applying critical thinking and sound decision‑making to support eligibility determinations and service delivery for vacant caseloads.

• Assist eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for, retain, obtain and/or advance in competitive, integrated employment, including supporting students with disabilities in transitioning from high school to postsecondary education and employment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community referral sources, businesses, employers, and schools.
• Collect and analyze all information necessary to make accurate eligibility decisions (e.g., medical, psychological, school records, employment records).
• Assist customers in selecting an appropriate employment by analyzing information to determine strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, and interests, and matching that information to the current job market.
• Collaborate 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 goals.
• 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.
• Verification of a comprehensive system of personnel development (CSPD) educational background qualifying as 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.
• Five years of experience in vocational rehabilitation services.
• Verification of CSPD educational requirements.
• Related work experience includes case management, counseling, job placement, and general knowledge of disabilities. Official transcripts, certifications, and/or credentials will be requested.

• Travel up to 30% of the time; transportation is the employee’s responsibility.
• Required to lift and carry up to 10 pounds.

• Family‑friendly certified workplace.
• Competitive starting salary: $6,066.67 per month for full‑time.
• Defined retirement benefit plan.
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and family care leave.
• Additional benefits information is available at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas.
• All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment‑eligibility verification document upon hire.
• This position is designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.