Role OverviewThe Texas Workforce Commission is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) Trainee - Sr VRC to join the Borderplex Management Unit 1-3 Vocational Rehabilitation Department. The VRC will assist eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for, retain, obtain and/or advance in competitive, integrated employment.
What You Will Do
The VRC will develop and maintain relations with community referral sources, businesses, employers and schools. They will collect and analyze information to make an accurate eligibility decision and assist the customer in choosing an appropriate employment. They will also work with the consumer to develop a plan of services designed to achieve the consumer's identified employment goals.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or a related field, and experience working with people with disabilities. They will be able to apply critical thinking skills and sound decision making in performance of routine rehabilitation work.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a field of study reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation
- Master's degree with major in Rehabilitation Counseling or Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
- Experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor must be in accordance with the career ladder requirements of the agency
Benefits
- Competitive starting salary: $3,582.00 - $4,940.00/month
- Salary and position level will be based on experience and demonstrated skills
- Comprehensive benefits package that offers competitive pay & benefits from health plans, life insurance, retirement programs, paid leave and holidays, and longevity pay
- Tuition assistance program
- FREE CEUs to maintain CRC credentials and reimbursement for CRC & LPC renewals
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