What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Program Specialist (Tyler) position at State of Texas?
For Texas to be GREAT, we need the best and brightest talent like you!
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 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 a Regional Program Specialist (RPS) - Sr. RPS to join the Vocational Rehabilitation Department located at 3800 Paluxy, Ste 575, Tyler, Texas.
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. 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: $5,181.58 - $7,144.00/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 in order to be promoted to the next level.
The RPS - Sr RPS is selected by and is responsible to the Deputy Regional Director with approval of the Regional Director. Performs advanded - highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing major agency program(s) and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, or the general public. May train, lead, and/or prioritize the workload of others. Works under limited - minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
GENERAL DUTIES:
- Provides technical assistance and coaching to field program staff.
- May provide technical assistance to customers, employers, community organizations and others as assigned.
- Provides, through consultation, leadership and programmatic support to client services and interpretation of policies and procedures to include best business practices in the Vocational Rehabilitation process and in customer services programs of the Division.
- Develops technical assistance objectives, submits monthly activity reports, develops regional placement strategy plans for employment and assists in developing and providing training activities in areas of responsibility.
- Reads and reviews client records in order to provide technical assistance and observe developmental needs and trends including best business practices.
- Assists with vacant and/or specialty caseloads.
- Conducts liaison activities with assigned parties maintaining appropriate business relationships.
- Reviews self-employment plans and provides recommendations per policy.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or Rehabilitation Management from an accredited college or university plus one year experience: 1) in interpreting and applying VR program policies and procedures, 2) planning, implementing, and monitoring customer services, 3) coaching, mentoring and providing technical assistance for staff development, and 4) developing and providing training activities (or)
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university plus three years’ progressive experience working in a vocational rehabilitation program. With three years’ experience in areas referenced above.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- RPS: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus two years of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency.
- Sr RPS: 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.
- One year of full-time experience may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of education.
- Copy of official transcripts, certifications and/or credentials will be requested at the time of interview if applicable.
- Experience as a Regional Program Specialist cited above must be in accordance with the career ladder requirements of the agency.
- Related work experience is defined as consultative services/technical assistance to program staff, and general knowledge of disabilities.
Duties may include up to 70% travel (within the State of Texas) and the ability to lift/carry 15 pounds.
VETERANS:
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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.
Salary : $5,182 - $7,144