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Staff who serve customers directly will be limited to one day of telework per week during their probationary period of employment with TWC VRD, beginning with their first week of work. After successfully completing probation, this position may be approved to telework up to two days per week.

The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) I-Sr VRC performs routine to senior-level vocational rehabilitation work in support of the mission, goals and values of the Texas Workforce Commission. VRC I-Sr VRC 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 VRC I-Sr 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.

GENERAL DUTIES: - 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 - Develops and main ains 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 the customer in choosing an appropriate employment by analyzing information to determine the customers strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities and interests, and matching that information to the current job market - Works with the consumer to develop a plan of services designed to achieve the consumers identified employment goals - Ensures timely, cost-effective provision of services and consumer progress toward achievement of their employment goal - Develops and implements a process leading to successful job placement - Applies best value purchasing practices and uses available, comparable benefits and services to ensure effective use of public funds - Performs other duties as assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree with major in Rehabilitation Counseling or Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling from an accredited college or university; OR masters degree with major in counseling or related degrees such as Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services from an accredited college or university plus one-year related work experience. OR Masters degree with any other major plus two years related work experience; OR Bachelors degree with a major in vocational rehabilitation from an accredited college or university plus one-year related work experience; OR Bachelors degree with major in Counseling, Education, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or Public Health from an accredited college or university plus two years related work experience; OR Bachelors degree with any other major plus three years related work experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Depending on required qualifications and experience, a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) vacancy may be filled at any level from a VRC I to Sr VRC. Factors such as education, credentials, and experience will be considered when establishing the hiring level and starting salary. Hiring managers will use the following Minimum Qualifications Guidelines to determine the hiring level. No experience required to meet minimum qualifications if candidate meets Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD).

VRC I Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in social work, rehabilitation, or a related field.
VRC II Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in social work, rehabilitation, or a related field plus one year of experience in vocational rehabilitation services.
VRC III Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in social work, rehabilitation, or a related field plus three years of experience in vocational rehabilitation services.
VRC IV Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in social work, rehabilitation, or a related field plus five years of experience in vocational rehabilitation services plus meet the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) educational requirements.
Sr VRC Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in social work, rehabilitation, or a related field plus six years of experience in vocational rehabilitation services plus meet the Comprehensive Systems of Personnel Development (CSPD) educational requirements.