Rehabilitation Assistant (San Marcos)

Texas Workforce Commission; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 37,199 - 47,451; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

A state workforce agency is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant in San Marcos. The role involves assisting VR Counselors to provide services that help individuals with disabilities succeed in finding employment. Candidates should have experience in human services or related fields. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. Applicants will need to submit a State of Texas Application for Employment to be considered for this role.

Qualifications

• 1 year of full-time experience in human services or related field.
• Knowledge of community and government service delivery systems.
• Skill in conducting individual needs assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assist VR Counselors in providing services for employment outcomes.
• Maintain business relationships with customers and providers.
• Collect information for the intake/profile process.

Skills

Office practices

Case management skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interviewing skills

Education

Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent

Graduation from an accredited four-year college with major coursework

Tools

Windows-based PC

Job description

Rehabilitation Assistant (San Marcos) – Texas Workforce Commission

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The public vocational rehabilitation (VR) program helps people with disabilities 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, far higher than 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 helped 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 want to advance your education with our tuition assistance program.
• FREE CEUs to maintain CRC credentials and reimbursement for CRC & LPC renewals.

Benefits To Working For TWC Include

• Competitive starting salary: $3,333.33 - $4,251.92/month.
• Salary and position level will be based on experience and demonstrated skills.
• This is a career ladder position which means each level is required to meet the established career ladder requirements to be promoted to the next level.
• Additional benefits for active employees: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

Role Overview

The RA I - Sr RA assists the assigned VR Counselors in providing services to customers to achieve successful employment outcomes. The RA provides basic information regarding VR programs, services and referral information to customers and vendors.

General Duties

• Performs entry level human services/rehabilitation support work; routine caseload support service such as creating, maintaining, reviewing technical case management forms/files for accuracy utilizing the electronic case management system.
• Collects information for intake/profile process.
• Maintains appropriate business relationships with providers, businesses, customers and staff.
• Prepares/reviews reports for accuracy on monitored services.
• Provides casework services/assistance to VR Counselors in certification of eligibility; service delivery tasks and utilizes the electronic case management system and other agency supported software programs; initial screening for individuals applying for VRS service programs.
• Participates in Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) training.
• Furnishes information regarding Texas Workforce Solutions (TWS)/VRS Program, services and requirements to applicants/customers/families/vendors/businesses/general public.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• 18 months experience in office practices and office support work utilizing a personal computer in a Windows-based environment.
• Experience in applying purchasing procedures; case guidelines, regulations and policies; case management support functions.
• Knowledge of community and government service delivery systems; mental illness and emotional components of physical illness.
• Ability to interpret highly complex policies and procedures; maintain confidentiality; analyze/interpret highly complex financial data.
• Skill in interviewing and conducting individual needs assessments.
• Related work experience at all levels is defined as case management support, purchasing and general knowledge of disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• RA I: One year of full-time qualifying experience in human services, social science, business, or a related field and graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent. Thirty semester hours in human services, social science, business, or a related field may be substituted for experience.
• RA II: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework plus one year and six months of full-time qualifying experience in human services, social science, business, or a related field. One additional year of full-time qualifying experience may be substituted for each year of the required education.
• RA III: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework plus two years of full-time qualifying experience in human services, social science, business, or a related field. One additional year of full-time qualifying experience may be substituted for each year of the required education.
• Sr. RA: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework plus two 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 of the required education.

All Levels

Experience as a Rehabilitation Assistant cited above must be in accordance with the career ladder requirements of the agency.

Position Schedule and Travel

Position may involve working hours other than 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday‑Friday and involves travel 10% of the time, including some overnight travel (method of transportation is the responsibility of employee).

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 (Job Search). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. 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.