Trans Voc Rehab Counselor; Odessa

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), a Family Friendly Certified Workplace, is seeking a Transition Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (TVRC) Trainee - Sr TVRC to join the Vocational Rehabilitation Department in the Concho Valley/Permian Basin MU 1-6 located at 2626 JBS Parkway, Odessa, Texas

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.

• 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 TVRC Trainee upon hire and after a successful completion of the TVRC Trainee 6-month probationary period be considered for a promotion to TVRC I to include a 5% increase.
• Additional benefits for active employees: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• The TVRC Trainee performs highly complex (senior-level) case management work in support of the mission, goals and values of the Texas Workforce Commission.
• The TVRC I - Sr TVRC performs routine to senior-level vocational rehabilitation work in support of the mission, goals and values of the Texas Workforce Commission.

TVRC Trainee to Sr TVRC applies critical thinking skills and sound decision making in 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, integrated employment and includes assisting students with disabilities to transition successfully from high school to postsecondary education and employment.

The ideal candidate will perform work using the applicable policy, guidance, and the electronic case management system. The TVRC 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.

• Provides quality Transition Services to students with disabilities, including those who may be potentially eligible
• 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 students in choosing appropriate employment by analyzing information to determine the student's strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities and interests, and matching that information to the current job market
• Participates with the local education agencies and families of students to support students acquiring the necessary academic skills, work skills, and life skills to be independent and successful
• Works collaboratively with the student to develop a plan of services designed to achieve the student’s identified employment goals
• Provides opportunities for students to explore career options and to gain employment experiences
• Creates and maintains student records and performs case load management
• Ensures timely, cost-effective provision of services and student progress toward eventual achievement of their employment goal
• Develops and implements a process leading to the eventual successful job placement for students
• Develops referral sources, maintains resource information, and obtains appropriate referrals to reach blind or visually impaired students
• Works with the Regional Employment Assistance Specialists and / or Business Relation Specialists to build quality relationships with businesses in order to provide career exploration experiences for students
• Applies value purchasing practices and uses available comparable benefits and services to ensure effective use of public funds
• Accounts for case service expenditures and delivery of services to maintain adherence to established funding/expenditure directives
• May act as a Team Leader to…