Trans Voc Rehab Counselor; Rosenberg

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, a rate much higher than those without disabilities.

• Find meaningful work and contribute to a powerful mission. For more than 100 years VR has helped individuals with disabilities achieve their employment goals.
• Seek career and advancement opportunities. 38% of VR employees have 15+ years of seniority and have career ladders with specialization areas such as Autism, Blind & Visual Impairments, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Brain Injury, Foster Youth, Transition Students, Veterans.
• Comprehensive benefits package offering competitive pay & benefits from health plans, life insurance, retirement programs, paid leave and holidays, and longevity pay.
• Direct VR Counseling work experience results in a higher starting salary.
• Advance education with tuition assistance program.
• FREE CEUs to maintain CRC credentials and reimbursement for CRC & LPC renewals.

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), a Family Friendly Certified Workplace, is seeking a Transition Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (TVRC) Trainee – Senior TVRC to join the Vocational Rehabilitation Department located at 28,000 Southwest Frwy, Rosenberg, TX. This position will serve a caseload of Blind Visually Impaired customers. Experience is preferred.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. Candidates must be a Texas resident or willing to relocate to Texas.

• Competitive starting salary: $3,582.00 – $4,940.00/month based on experience.
• Career ladder position – each level requires meeting established career ladder requirements to be promoted.
• External hires begin as TVRC Trainee; after successful completion of the 6‑month probationary period, considered for promotion to TVRC I with a 5% salary increase.
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• Provide highly complex (senior-level) case management for the mission, goals and values of the Texas Workforce Commission.
• Apply critical thinking and sound decision making in routine rehabilitation work.
• For students with disabilities, provide quality Transition Services, including eligibility determination and placement planning.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community referral sources, businesses, employers, and schools.
• Collect and analyze information necessary for accurate eligibility decisions (medical, psychological, school, employment records).
• Assist students in choosing employment by matching strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities and interests to the job market.
• Partner with local education agencies and families to support academic, work, and life skills for independence.
• Collaborate with students to develop a plan of services to achieve employment goals.
• Provide opportunities for career exploration and employment experiences.
• Maintain student records and perform case‑load management.
• Ensure timely, cost‑effective services and progress toward employment goals.
• Develop and implement a process leading to successful job placement for students.
• Develop referral sources and maintain resource information for blind or visually impaired students.
• Build relationships with regional employment specialists and business relation specialists to provide career exploration experiences.
• Apply best‑value purchasing practices and use comparable benefits and services to ensure effective use of public funds.
• Account for case service expenditures and service delivery to maintain adherence to funding directives.
• Act as team leader for assigned support staff when required.
• Participate in staff development training activities.
• Perform other…