Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor; Beaumont

Overview

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Beaumont) (826248) – Texas Workforce Commission

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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.

This range is provided by Texas Workforce Commission. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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 Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), a Family Friendly Certified Workplace, is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) Trainee - Sr VRC to join the Vocational Rehabilitation Department located at 510 Park Street, Suite 100, Beaumont, TX.

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 VRC Trainee performs highly complex (senior-level) case management work and 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. All levels apply critical thinking and sound decision making in performance of routine rehabilitation work in the VR program. 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.

Benefits to working for TWC include:

• Salary and position level will be based on experience and demonstrated skills.
• This is a career ladder position; each level requires meeting the established career ladder requirements to be promoted to the next level.
• External hires will start as VRC Trainee and, after a successful 6-month probationary period, may be promoted to VRC I with a 5% increase.
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GENERAL DUTIES:

• Assist eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for, retain, obtain and/or advance in competitive, integrated employment and assist students with transitions from high school to postsecondary education and employment.
• Develop and maintain relations with community referral sources, businesses, employers and schools.
• Collect and analyze information to make accurate eligibility decisions (e.g., medical, psychological, school records, employment records).
• Assist customers in choosing appropriate employment by analyzing strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, and interests, and matching to the current job market.
• Work with the consumer to develop a plan of services designed to achieve identified employment goals.
• Ensure timely, cost-effective provision of services and progress toward employment goals.
• Develop and implement a process leading to successful job placement.
• Apply best value purchasing practices and use available benefits and services to ensure effective use of public funds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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 fields 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 plus one-year related work experience; OR Bachelor’s degree with major in Counseling, Education, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or Public Health plus two years related work experience; OR Bachelor’s degree with any…