Voc Rehab Counselor; Alpine

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.

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.

• If you want to find meaningful work and contribute to a powerful mission. For more than 100 years VR has been helping individuals with disabilities achieve their employment goals!
• If you are looking for career and advancement opportunities. 38% of employees in VR have 15+ years of seniority. There are various positions with career ladders and opportunities to specialize in areas of interest:
  Autism, Blind & Visual Impairments, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Brain Injury, Foster Youth, Transition Students, Veterans.
• If you need a comprehensive benefits package that offers competitive pay & benefits from health plans, life insurance, retirement programs, paid leave and holidays, and longevity pay.
• If you have direct VR Counseling work experience, receive higher starting salary.
• If you are interested in a flexible work schedule with teleworking as an option.
• If you want to advance your education with our 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 Vocational Rehabilitation Trainee - Sr VRC to join the Borderplex Management Unit 1-3 Vocational Rehabilitation Department located at 710 East Holland Ave Suite 3, Alpine, Texas.

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.

• 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 which means each level is required to meet the established career ladder requirements in order to be promoted to the next level.
• External hires will be brought in as VRC Trainee upon hire and after a successful completion of the VRC Trainee 6‑month probationary period be considered for a promotion to VRC I to include a 5% increase.
• Additional benefits for active employees: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (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 I‑Sr VRC applies critical thinking skills and sound decision making in performance of routine rehabilitation work in the Vocational Rehabilitation (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 I‑Sr 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.

• 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,…