Purchasing Specialist (Dallas)

Texas Workforce Commission • Dallas, TX

396d • Remote

About The Position

The Purchasing Specialist at the Texas Workforce Commission plays a crucial role in the Vocational Rehabilitation Department, focusing on advanced social service and case management work. This position involves overseeing case management services for individuals with disabilities, coordinating purchasing actions for complex medical services, and providing training and consultation to staff. The role emphasizes independence, initiative, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while contributing to the mission of helping individuals with disabilities achieve their employment goals.

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 human services, social science, business, or a related field.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Direct VR Counseling work experience for higher starting salary.
• Experience in specialized areas such as Autism, Blind & Visual Impairments, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Brain Injury, Foster Youth, Transition Students, Veterans.

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 Supervisors.
• Provides purchasing actions for complicated cases or when additional expertise is needed.
• Coordinates purchasing of complicated medical services with Regional Medical Services Coordinators.
• Provides training, consultation, and technical assistance to staff.
• Participates in unit administration and program development, developing internal policies and procedures regarding caseload purchasing.
• Conducts program analyses and research of purchases, assesses service needs, formulates program plans, and assists in budget preparation.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work from home
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

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