Caseload Coverage Voc Rehab Counselor (Temporary - Austin)
Texas Workforce CommissionAustin, Texas, United States
Posted January 18, 2026
72800.04000000001 - 72800.04000000001 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
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.
Job Description
We are seeking a Part-time/Full-time TEMPORARY Caseload Coverage Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to join the Vocational Rehabilitation Department. The ideal candidate will perform work using applicable policy, guidance, and the electronic case management system to assist individuals with disabilities to prepare for, retain, obtain and/or advance in competitive, integrated employment.
Requirements
- Assist eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for, retain, obtain and/or advance in competitive, integrated employment
- Develop and maintain relations with community referral sources, businesses, employers and schools
- Collect and analyze all information necessary to make an accurate eligibility decision
- Assist the customer in choosing an appropriate employment
- Work with the consumer to develop a plan of services designed to achieve the consumer's identified employment goals
- Ensure timely, cost-effective provision of services and consumer progress toward achievement of their employment goal
- Develop and implements a process leading to successful job placement
- Apply best value purchasing practices and uses available, comparable benefits and services to ensure effective use of public funds
- Mentor new VR Counselors
Benefits
- Competitive starting salary: $6,066.67 a month/ full-time
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
- Medical Insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- Generous Parental Leave
