Transition/VocationalRehabilitationCounselor(Denison)

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 Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), a Family Friendly Certified Workplace, is seeking multiple Transition and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (TVRC/VRC) Trainees - Sr VRCs to join the Vocational Rehabilitation Department located at 2415 S. Austin Ave, Denison, 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