Role OverviewThe Texas Workforce Commission is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) Trainee - Sr VRC to join the Vocational Rehabilitation Department in the South Plains Management Unit. The VRC performs highly complex case management work in support of the mission, goals and values of the Texas Workforce Commission.
What You Will Do
Assists eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for, retain, obtain and/or advance in competitive, integrated employment. Develops and maintains relations with community referral sources, businesses, employers and schools. Collects and analyzes information necessary to make an accurate eligibility decision.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Ideal candidate will perform work using the applicable policy, guidance, and the electronic case management system. 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.
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
- Master's degree with major in counseling or related degrees
- Bachelor's degree with major in vocational rehabilitation
- Bachelor's degree with major in Counseling, Education, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or Public Health
Benefits
- Competitive starting salary: $3,582.00 - $4,940.00/month
- Salary and position level will be based on experience and demonstrated skills
- Longevity pay
- Health plans
- Life insurance
- Retirement programs
- Paid leave and holidays
- Tuition assistance program
- FREE CEUs to maintain CRC credentials and reimbursement for CRC & LPC renewals
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