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The public vocational rehabilitation (VR) program administered through the Texas Workforce Commission helps people with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, retain, and advance in employment.



MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND HELP PEOPLE WITH VR
According to the Department of Labor, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities was 12.6% in 2020.  This jobless rate continues to be much higher than the rate for those without disabilities.



PUBLIC SERVICE IN VR IS FOR YOU…
-If you want to find meaningful work and contribute to a powerful mission.  For more than 100 years VR has been helping individuals with disabilities achieve their employment goals!
-If you are looking for career and advancement opportunities.  38% of employees in VR have 15+ years of seniority.  There are various positions with career ladders and opportunities to specialize in areas of interest:  Autism, Blind & Visual Impairments, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Brain Injury, Foster Youth, Transition Students, Veterans.
-If you need a comprehensive benefits package that offers competitive pay & benefits from health plans, life insurance, retirement programs, paid leave and holidays, and longevity pay.
-If you have direct VR Counseling work experience, receive higher starting salary.
-If you are interested in a flexible work schedule with teleworking as an option.
-If you want to advance your education with our tuition assistance program.
-FREE CEUs to maintain CRC credentials and reimbursement for CRC & LPC renewals.



The mission of the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is to promote and support a workforce system that creates value and offers employers, individuals and communities the opportunity to achieve and sustain economic prosperity. To support our mission, we are seeking to fill a Human Service Specialist VI position. This position is located at Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center at 4800 N. Lamar, Austin, Texas.



You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.



Benefits to working for TWC include:
- Competitive starting salary: $3,159.83-$4,423.00/month.
- Salary and position level will be based on experience and demonstrated skills.
- Additional benefits for active employees: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.



The Human Service Specialist VI works collaboratively as a member of the rehabilitation team, performing s advanced and/or supervisory (senior-level) administrative support, technical program assistance and case management work utilizing the electronic case management system to assist the Center Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (CVRC) in providing timely services to customers at the Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center (CCRC) in order to achieve successful, quality outcomes while promoting the Texas Confidence Builder's philosophy. The Human Service Specialist VI is hired by and reports to the Deputy Regional Director (DRD) and works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative.  Establishes and maintains appropriate business relationship with providers, customers, and staff. Selected candidate must be willing and able to participate in a blindfold-immersion training program.



General Duties: 
-Providers caseload support services to include assistance to counselors, purchasing of customer equipment and supplies, assistance with customer.
-Budget management and other budget projects utilizing automated systems and tools; caseload management support; purchasing and financial monitoring, translating.
-Program materials into Braille; creating and maintaining simple to moderately complex spreadsheets; compiling and analyzing complex data and producing.
-Statistical reports; reviewing manuals and procedures; coordinating the purchasing and distribution of office supplies by entering purchase requisitions.
-Placing orders, verifying receipt of consumer and agency purchases, tracking, and monitoring complex reports on purchases and travel; tracking special projects.
-Developing, coordinating, and maintaining filing systems and retrieving information; hardware and software troubleshooting.
-Mentors and trains other staff as required.
-Performs other duties as assigned to maintain the efficient and effective operation of the unit. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
-Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework plus three years and six months of full-time qualifying experience in human services, social science, business, or a related field.
-One year of full-time experience may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of education.



VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_SocialServices.pdf.



HOW TO APPLY:


-To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo.


-Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We will not consider applicants that will need sponsorship now or in the future. 


-In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. 


-A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.