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TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION Caseload Coverage VRC (Longview) in LONGVIEW, Texas
For Texas to be GREAT, we need the best and brightest talent like you!\ \
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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.\ \
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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.\ \
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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.\ \
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The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), a Family Friendly Certified Workplace, is seeking a Caseload Coverage Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (CCVRC) II-Sr CCVRC to join the Vocational Rehabilitation Department located at 2124 Alpine, Longview, Texas.\ \
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Benefits to working for TWC include:\ \ -Competitive starting salary: \$3,385.00- \$6,579.42/month.\ \ -This is a career ladder position, meaning each level is required to meet the established career ladder requirements in order to be promoted to the next level.\ \
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The CCVRC II-Sr is a regional position that covers vacant caseloads and performs routine to advanced voc rehab work in support of the mission/goals/values of TWC. CCVRC II-Sr applies critical thinking skills/sound decision making in performance of routine rehab 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/employment.\ \
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The ideal candidate will perform work using the applicable policy/guidance/electronic case management system. The CCVRC II-Sr is hired by the Deputy Regional Director or Program Support Manager with the approval of the Regional Director or Deputy Regional Director, and works independently, with moderate to minimal supervision.\ \
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GENERAL DUTIES:\ \ -Assists eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for/retain/obtain and/or advance in competitive/integrated employment, includes assisting students with disabilities to transition successfully from high school to postsecondary education/employment\ \ -Develops/maintains relations with community referral sources/businesses/employers/schools\ \ -Collects/analyzes all information necessary to make an accurate eligibility decision (e.g. medical/psychological/school records/employment records/etc)\ \ -Assists the customer in choosing appropriate employment by analyzing information to determine the customerandrsquo;s strengths/resources/priorities/concerns/abilities/capabilities/interests, and matching that information to the current job market\ \ -Works with the customer to develop a plan of services des gned to achieve the customerandrsquo;s identified employment goals\ \ -Ensures timely/cost-effective provision of services and customer progress toward achievement of their employment goal\ \ -Develops/implements a process leading to successful job placement\ \ -Applies best value purchasing practices and uses available/comparable benefits/services to ensure effective use of public funds\ \ -Performs other duties as assigned\ \
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\ \ Masterandrsquo;s degree with major in Rehab Counseling/Clinical Rehab Counseling from an accredited college/university\ \ OR masterandrsquo;s degree with major in counseling/related degrees such as Special Education/Social Work/Psychology/Human Services from an accredited college/university plus 1 year related work experience\ \ OR Masterandrsquo;s degree with any other major plus 2 years related work experience\ \ OR Bachelorandrsquo;s degree with a major in voc rehab from an accredited college/university plus 1 year related work experience\ \ OR Bachelorandrsquo;s degree with major in Counseling/Education/Social Work/Sociology/Psychology/Public Health from an accredited college/university plus 2 years related work experience\ \ OR Bachelorandrsquo;s degree with any other major plus 3 years related work experience\ \
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:\ \ Depending on required qualifications/experience, a Voc Rehab Counselor (VRC) vacancy may be filled at any level from a VRC II-Sr VRC. Factors such as education/credentials/experience will be considered when establishing the hiring level/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).
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- VRC II: Graduation from an accredited 4-year college/university with major coursework in social work/rehab, or a related field plus 1 year of experience in voc rehab services.\ \ - VRC III: Graduation from an accredited 4-year college/university with major coursework in social work/rehab, or a related field plus 3 years of experience in voc rehab services.\ \ - VRC IV: Graduation from an accredited 4-year college/university with major coursework in social work/rehab, or a related field plus 5 years of experience in voc rehab services, plus meet the CSPD educational requirements.\ \ - Sr VRC: Graduation from an accredited 4-year college/university with major coursework in social work/rehab, or a related field plus 6 years of experience in voc rehab services, plus meet the CSPD educational requirements.\ \
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Copy of official transcripts/certifications and/or credentials will be requested at the time of interview.
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This position involves up to 75% travel, and method of transportation is the responsibility of employee. Counselors are required to travel to reach their assigned consumers on a regular basis. Thus, travel is required for this position.\ \
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