VR Supervisor; Weatherford

Job Description – VR Supervisor (Weatherford) (826772)

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 want to advance your education with our tuition assistance program.
• FREE CEUs to maintain CRC credentials and reimbursement for CRC & LPC renewals.

We are seeking to fill a Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Supervisor position to join the Vocational Rehabilitation Department. This position is located at 225 College Park Drive, Weatherford, Texas. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or 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: $5,681.25 - $7,639.00 per month
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance – The state pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full‑time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. Eligible part‑time employees get a 50% state contribution for themselves and 25% for their dependents. Employees pay the remainder of the premium by paycheck deduction before taxes are withheld.
• Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance
• 8 hours’ sick leave per month
• 8 hours’ vacation leave per month with potential to earn more with longevity
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Additional benefits for active employees: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Supervisor is selected by and accountable to the VR Manager. Performs complex (journey‑level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of a business function, division, or department. Work involves establishing goals and objectives; ensuring compliance with guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating business functions and activities;

developing and evaluating budget requests; and monitoring budget expenditures. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Provides managerial work overseeing the daily operations and activities related to VR work.
• Supervises VR Counselors (VRC) and Transition VRCs.
• Establishes goals and objectives for achieving division goals in VR.
• Conducts and oversees mentoring and training activities including employment readiness training activities, as well as monitoring these activities.
• Performs complex consultative services in the Texas Workforce Solutions (TWS)-VR customer services programs.
• Provides technical assistance to staff, other agencies, community programs and the…