Texas Workforce Commission
Government
RehabilitationAssistant
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“Rehabilitation Assistant at Texas Workforce Commission. Skills: Rehabilitation services. Assist VR Counselors in providing services. Provide basic information regarding VR programs”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve successful employment outcomes
Industry & Context.
Needs assessments
Travel 10% of the time, Some overnight travel, Must be Texas resident, Willing to relocate to Texas
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Eighteen months experience in office practices, Eighteen months office support work, Utilizing personal computer in Windows environment, Experience in applying purchasing case guidelines, Experience in regulations, Experience in Case management support functions, Knowledge of community service delivery, Knowledge of government service delivery, Knowledge of mental illness, Knowledge of emotional components of physical illness, Ability to interpret highly complex policies, Ability to interpret procedures, Ability to maintain, Ability to analyze financial data, Ability to interpret financial data, Skill in interviewing, Skill in conducting individual needs assessments, Related work experience, Case management support, Purchasing, General knowledge of disabilities, Graduation from accredited college or university, Major coursework in human services, Major coursework in social science, Major coursework in business, Major coursework in related field, Two years six months full-time qualifying experience, One year full-time experience may be substituted for education, Experience as Rehabilitation Assistant, Texas resident
Nice to Have
Direct VR Counseling work experience
What You'll Do.
Assist VR Counselors in providing services
Provide basic information regarding VR programs
Provide services information
Provide referral information
Perform entry level human services support
Perform rehabilitation support
Perform routine caseload support service
Create technical case management forms
Maintain technical case management files
Review technical case management forms
Review technical case management files
Collect information for intake process
Collect information for profile process
Maintain business relationships with providers
Maintain business relationships with customers
Maintain business relationships with staff
Prepare reports on monitored services
Review reports on monitored services
Provide casework services to VR Counselors
Provide assistance to VR Counselors
Provide certification of Service delivery tasks
Provide initial screening for individuals
Participate in VRS training
Furnish information regarding TWS/VRS Program
Furnish information regarding services
Furnish information regarding requirements
Perform other related work
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
VR Counselors
Communication Scope
Information furnishing
Full Job Description
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… -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. The mission of the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is to promote and support a workforce system that creates value and offers employers, individuals and communities the opportunity to achieve and sustain economic prosperity. To support our mission, we are seeking to fill a Rehabilitation Assistant (RA) position to join the Vocational Rehabilitation Department. This position is located at 210 N John Redditt Dr, Lufkin, TX. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an empl
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