Texas Workforce Commission
Government
VocRehabCounselor
“Voc Rehab Counselor at Texas Workforce Commission. Skills: Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Case Management, Client Support, Job Placement, Disability Services. Performs highly complex (senior-level) case management work in support of the mission, goals and values of the Texas Workforce Commission. Performs routine to senior-level vocational rehabilitation work in support of the mission, goals and values of the Texas Workforce Commission. Applies critical thinking skills and sound decision ”
What You'll Achieve.
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. Ensures timely, cost-effective provision of services and consumer progress toward achievement of their employment goal.
Industry & Context.
Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. These positions involve up to 30% travel, and method of transportation is the responsibility of employee. Counselors are required to travel to reach their assigned consumers on a regular basis. Thus, travel is required for this position. Duties also include the ability to lift/carry 10 pounds.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in a field of study reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation, such as vocational rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, disability studies, business administration, human resources, special education, supported employment, customized employment, economics, or another field that reasonably prepares individuals to work with customers and employers. No experience required.
Nice to Have
Master’s degree with major in Rehabilitation Counseling or Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling from an accredited college or OR master’s degree with major in counseling or related degrees such as Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services from an accredited college or university plus one-year related work experience. OR Master’s degree with any other major plus two years related work OR Bachelor’s degree with a major in vocational rehabilitation from an accredited college or university plus one-year related work OR Bachelor’s degree with major in Counseling, Education, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or Public Health from an accredited college or university plus two years related work OR Bachelor’s degree with any other major plus three years related work experience.
What You'll Do.
Performs highly complex (senior-level) case management work in support of the mission, goals and values of the Texas Workforce Commission.
Performs routine to senior-level vocational rehabilitation work in support of the mission, goals and values of the Texas Workforce Commission.
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.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Develops and maintains relations with community referral sources, businesses, employers and schools.
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