Texas Workforce Commission
Government
VocRehabCounselor
“Voc Rehab Counselor at Texas Workforce Commission. Skills: Vocational Rehabilitation, Case Management, Counseling, Job Placement, Disability Services. 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, emp”
What You'll Achieve.
prepare for, obtain, retain, and advance in employment
Industry & Context.
Requires up to 30% travel. Method of transportation is the responsibility of employee. Duties also include the ability to lift/carry 10 pounds. Must be a Texas resident or willing to relocate to Texas. Not considering applicants who require sponsorship for an employment visa.
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.
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.
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.
Assists the customer in choosing an appropriate employment by analyzing information to determine the customer’s strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities and interests, and matching that information to the current job market.
Works with the consumer to develop a plan of services designed to achieve the consumer’s identified employment goals.
Ensures timely, cost-effective provision of services and consumer progress toward achievement of their employment goal.
Develops and implements a process leading to successful job placement.
Applies best value purchasing practices and uses available, comparable benefits and services to ensure effective use of public funds.
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