Voc Rehab Counselor; Rosenberg

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…

To be eligible, see the responsibilities and qualifications sections below. VR has helped individuals with disabilities achieve their employment goals for over 100 years and offers career advancement opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, tuition assistance, and professional development support.

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), a Family Friendly Certified Workplace, is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) Trainee - Sr VRC to join the Vocational Rehabilitation Department located at 28000 Southwest Frwy, Rosenberg, TX.

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

Benefits to working for TWC include:

• Competitive starting salary: $3,410.00 - $4,940.00/month. Salary and position level will be based on experience and demonstrated skills.
• This is a career ladder position: each level must meet established career ladder requirements to be promoted to the next level.
• External hires will be brought in as VRC Trainee and after successful completion of a 6-month probationary period may be promoted to VRC I with a 5% salary increase.
• Additional benefits for active employees: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-Benefits

• The VRC Trainee performs highly complex (senior-level) case management work in support of the mission, goals and values of the Texas Workforce Commission.
• The VRC I-Sr VRC performs routine to senior-level vocational rehabilitation work in support of the mission, goals and values of the Texas Workforce Commission.
• VRC Trainee to Sr VRC applies critical thinking skills and sound decision making in the performance of routine rehabilitation work in the VR program.

This program assists eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for, retain, obtain and/or advance in competitive, integrated employment and includes assisting students with disabilities to transition successfully from high school to postsecondary education and employment.

The ideal candidate will perform work using the applicable policy, guidance, and the electronic case management system. The VRC is hired by the VR Supervisor with the approval of the VR Manager, and works independently, with moderate to minimal supervision by the VR Supervisor.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Assists eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for, retain, obtain and/or advance in competitive, integrated employment and includes assisting students with disabilities to transition successfully from high school to postsecondary education and employment.
• Develops and maintains relations with community referral sources, businesses, employers and schools.
• Collects and analyzes all information necessary to make an accurate eligibility decision (e.g. medical, psychological, school records, employment records, etc.).
• Assists 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.
• Works with the consumer to develop a plan of services designed to achieve the consumer’s identified employment goals.
• Ensures timely, cost-effective provision of services and consumer progress toward achievement of their employment goal.
• Develops and implements a process leading to successful job placement.
• Applies best value purchasing practices and uses available, comparable benefits and services to ensure…