Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Hiring Event (Weatherford, TX)

State of Texas•Weatherford, TX

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), a Family Friendly Certified Workplace, is seeking Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (T/VRC) Trainees - Sr VRC to join the North Central Texas MU 2-4 located at 225 College Park Drive, Weatherford, TX. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas. The VRC Trainee performs highly complex (senior-level) case management work in support of the mission, goals and values of the Texas Workforce Commission. The VRC I - Sr VRC performs routine to senior-level vocational rehabilitation work in support of the mission, goals and values of the Texas Workforce Commission. Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors apply critical thinking skills and sound decision making in the 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, and integrated employment. The ideal candidate will perform work using the applicable policy, guidance, and the electronic case management system. The VRC is hired by the VR Supervisor with the approval of the VR Manager, and works independently, with moderate to minimal supervision by the VR Supervisor.

Requirements

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.
Applicants selected who do not have a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or CRC certificate or LPC credential will be required to meet the CSPD educational requirements within a time frame established upon employment. This will entail taking specific courses that focus on the professional role of a Rehabilitation Counselor.
When advancing from the VRC Trainee to the VRC I level, the individual must have 1 year of paid or unpaid experience working with people with disabilities.
Copy of official transcripts, certifications and/or credentials will be requested at the time of interview.
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/carry10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree with major in Rehabilitation Counseling or Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling from an accredited college or university;
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 experience;
OR Bachelor's degree with a major in vocational rehabilitation from an accredited college or university plus one-year related work experience;
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 experience;
OR Bachelor's degree with any other major plus three years related work experience.

Responsibilities

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 (e.g. medical, psychological, school records, employment records, etc.).
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary: $3,582.00 - $4,940.00/month.
Salary and position level will be based on experience and demonstrated skills.
This is a career ladder position which means each level is required to meet the established career ladder requirements in order to be promoted to the next level.
External hires will be brought in as VRC Trainee upon hire and after a successful completion of the VRC Trainee 6-month probationary period be considered for a promotion to VRC I to include a 5% increase.
Additional benefits for active employees: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

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