Role OverviewThe Texas Workforce Commission is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant to join the Vocational Rehabilitation Department. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and have excellent planning, organizing, and communication skills. The role involves assisting VR Counselors in providing services to customers to achieve successful employment outcomes.
What You Will Do
The Rehabilitation Assistant will perform entry-level human services/rehabilitation support work, including routine caseload support services, collecting information for intake/profile process, and maintaining business relationships with providers and customers.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, career advancement opportunities, and a chance to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
Requirements
- One year of full-time qualifying experience in human services, social science, business, or a related field
- Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent
- Thirty (30) semester hours in human services, social science, business, or a related field may be substituted for experience
- Eighteen (18) months experience in office practices and office support work utilizing a personal computer in a Windows-based environment
- Experience in applying purchasing procedures, case guidelines, regulations, and policies, case management support functions
- Knowledge of community and government service delivery systems, mental illness, and emotional components of physical illness
- Ability to interpret highly complex policies/procedures, maintain confidentiality, analyze/interpret highly complex financial data
- Skill in interviewing and conducting individual needs assessments
Benefits
- Competitive starting salary
- Salary and position level will be based on experience and demonstrated skills
- Career ladder position with opportunities for advancement
- Comprehensive benefits package including health plans, life insurance, retirement programs, paid leave, and holidays
- Longevity pay
- Tuition assistance program
- FREE CEUs to maintain CRC credentials and reimbursement for CRC & LPC renewals
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