Purchasing Specialist (Clear Lake - Hybrid)

TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Purchasing Specialist position at the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) involves advanced social service or case management work aimed at assisting individuals with disabilities. The role focuses on overseeing case management services, coordinating purchasing actions for medical services, and providing training and consultation to staff. This position is crucial in facilitating access to necessary services and ensuring effective program administration within the vocational rehabilitation program.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in human services, social science, business, or a related field.
• Three years and six months of full-time qualifying experience in social and rehabilitative services work, teaching and counseling persons with disabilities, or related fields.
• Twelve semester hours of graduate study may substitute for each year of required experience.
• One additional year of full-time qualifying experience may substitute for each year (30 semester hours) of the required college.

Nice To Haves

• Direct VR Counseling work experience for higher starting salary.
• Interest in a flexible work schedule with teleworking options.
• Desire to advance education with tuition assistance program.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and reviews case management services for adults or students/youth with disabilities; monitors clients and case status.
• Reviews purchasing documents for monitoring and evaluation in coordination with Administrative and Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Supervisors.
• Provides purchasing actions for complicated cases or when additional expertise is needed.
• Coordinates purchasing of complicated medical services with Regional Medical Services Coordinators (MSC).
• Provides training, consultation, and technical assistance to staff in coordination with Administrative and VR Supervisors.
• Participates in unit administration and program development; develops internal policies and procedures regarding caseload purchasing.
• Conducts program analyses and research of purchases; assesses service needs and assists in budget preparation.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary: $4,000.00/month
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance with state contributions for employees and dependents
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree