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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 Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), a Family Friendly Certified Workplace, is seeking an Employment Assistance Specialist to join the Vocational Rehabilitation Department located at 6500 Greenville Avenue #250, Dallas, TX.
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: $3,293.41 - $4,332.00/month
- This is a career ladder position. Salary and position level will be based on experience and demonstrated skills.
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
- Medical Insurance - Currently, the state pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. Eligible part-time employees get a 50% state contribution for themselves and 25% for their dependents. Employees pay the remainder of the premium by paycheck deduction before taxes are withheld.
- Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance
- 8 hours sick leave per month
- 8 hours vacation per month with potential to earn more with longevity
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- Additional benefits for active employees: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.
The Employment Assistance Specialist (EAS) is under the direct supervision of the Program Support Manager. Performs moderately complex (journey-level) consultative services work. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing an agency program and providing consultative services to program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, or the general public. May train others. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
GENERAL DUTIES:
- Lead for customer related employment activities.
- Works with businesses and TWS staff in planning and providing services necessary to assist customers in obtaining and or maintaining competitive employment.
- Develops and maintains relationships in partnership with the TWS Business Outreach Services and Coordination Team.
- Maintains current knowledge of developments and trends to assist in identification of appropriate technology for customers and businesses.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with businesses.
- Knowledge of assistive equipment and devices to assist individuals who have disabilities, including blindness and visual impairments.
- Knowledge of the Vocational Rehabilitation Process.
- Knowledge of community resources that can assist with employment of individuals who have disabilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus two years and six months of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency;
Twelve semester hours of graduate study from an accredited college or university may be substituted for each year of the required qualifying experience;
One additional year of full-time qualifying experience may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education.
Copy of official transcripts, certifications and/or credentials will be requested at the time of interview if applicable.
Duties may include up to 70% travel (within the State of Texas) and the ability to lift/carry 15 pounds.
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_ProgramManagement.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.
TWC is not considering applications from persons who require immediate or future sponsorship for an employment visa to maintain work authorization eligibility on a full-time basis.
A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.
