Texas Workforce Commission
Voc Rehab Counselor (Dallas)
Texas Workforce Commission is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) Trainee - Sr VRC to join the Vocational Rehabilitation Department located at 5757 Alpha Rd, Dallas, Texas. No visa sponsorship accepted. Texas resident or willing to relocate required.
Public vocational rehabilitation (VR) helps people with disabilities prepare for, obtain, retain and advance in employment. The program assists individuals with disabilities in finding employment, transitioning from high school to postsecondary education, and achieving career goals.
Benefits
Competitive salary: $3,582.00 – $4,940.00 per month.
Salary and position level based on experience and skills.
Career ladder position; promotion requires meeting established ladder requirements.
Benefits include health plans, life insurance, retirement programs, paid leave, holidays, and longevity pay.
Tuition assistance program.
FREE CEUs for CRC credentials and reimbursement for CRC & LPC renewals.
Responsibilities
Assist eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for, retain, obtain and/or advance in competitive, integrated employment.
Develop and maintain relations with community referral sources, businesses, employers, and schools.
Collect and analyze information necessary for eligibility decisions (medical, psychological, school, employment records).
Help the customer choose an appropriate employment by analyzing strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities and interests, matching to the current job market.
Work with the consumer to develop a plan of services designed to achieve the consumer’s identified employment goals.
Ensure timely, cost‑effective provision of services and consumer progress toward achievement of employment goals.
Develop and implement a process leading to successful job placement.
Apply best‑value purchasing practices and use available, comparable benefits and services to ensure effective use of public funds.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel up to 30% of the time; transportation at employee’s responsibility; ability to lift/carry 10 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, or related degrees such as Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services, plus related experience.
Either a master’s with 1 year of related work experience, or a master’s with 2 years of related work experience, or a bachelor’s with 3 years of related work experience.
Relevant experience with case management, counseling, job placement, and general knowledge of disabilities.
CRC certificate or LPC credential preferred.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in a field reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation (e.g., vocational rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, disability studies, business administration, human resources, special education, supported employment, customized employment, economics, etc.). No experience required.
How to Apply Submit a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search). All positions require verification of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. and completion of the required employment eligibility verification form.
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Public vocational rehabilitation (VR) helps people with disabilities prepare for, obtain, retain and advance in employment. The program assists individuals with disabilities in finding employment, transitioning from high school to postsecondary education, and achieving career goals.
Benefits
Competitive salary: $3,582.00 – $4,940.00 per month.
Salary and position level based on experience and skills.
Career ladder position; promotion requires meeting established ladder requirements.
Benefits include health plans, life insurance, retirement programs, paid leave, holidays, and longevity pay.
Tuition assistance program.
FREE CEUs for CRC credentials and reimbursement for CRC & LPC renewals.
Responsibilities
Assist eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for, retain, obtain and/or advance in competitive, integrated employment.
Develop and maintain relations with community referral sources, businesses, employers, and schools.
Collect and analyze information necessary for eligibility decisions (medical, psychological, school, employment records).
Help the customer choose an appropriate employment by analyzing strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities and interests, matching to the current job market.
Work with the consumer to develop a plan of services designed to achieve the consumer’s identified employment goals.
Ensure timely, cost‑effective provision of services and consumer progress toward achievement of employment goals.
Develop and implement a process leading to successful job placement.
Apply best‑value purchasing practices and use available, comparable benefits and services to ensure effective use of public funds.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel up to 30% of the time; transportation at employee’s responsibility; ability to lift/carry 10 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, or related degrees such as Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services, plus related experience.
Either a master’s with 1 year of related work experience, or a master’s with 2 years of related work experience, or a bachelor’s with 3 years of related work experience.
Relevant experience with case management, counseling, job placement, and general knowledge of disabilities.
CRC certificate or LPC credential preferred.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in a field reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation (e.g., vocational rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, disability studies, business administration, human resources, special education, supported employment, customized employment, economics, etc.). No experience required.
How to Apply Submit a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search). All positions require verification of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. and completion of the required employment eligibility verification form.
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