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TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION Assistive Technology Spec (Austin-Hybrid) in Austin, Texas
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. To support our mission, we are looking for an Assistive Technology Specialist position to join the Vocational Rehabilitation Department. This position is located at 9001 N. IH 35 Suite 110 Austin, TX.
The Assistive Technology Specialist (ATS) performs advanced and/or supervisory (senior-level) social service or case management work. Work involves collecting, preparing, and reviewing cases to facilitate access to medical, educational, social, and other services; and providing intervention and frequent contact with individuals, facilities, and service providers. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
GENERAL DUTIES: - Oversees and reviews case management services for the assessment, purchase and delivery of assistive technology services to customers in coordination with Administrative and Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Supervisors, and under the direction of the VR Manager. - Provides expertise and oversees the purchasing process for vehicle modification, home modification, durable medical equipment, and equipment assessments for complex rehabilitation technology customer needs. - Assures policy compliance. - Provides training, consultation and technical assistance to staff, program contractors and program providers related to the proper assessment, purchase, and delivery of assistive technology services to customers in coordination with Administrative and VR Supervisors and under the direction of the VR Manager. - Consults and coordinates with the purchasing specialist to ensure appropriate application of comparable benefits for customer services. - Conducts program analyses and research. - Assesses service needs and formulates program plans. - Assists in the preparation and justification of budget estimates as requested. - May assign and/or supervise the work of others. - Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in human services, social science, business, or a related field plus three years and six months of full-time qualifying experience in social and rehabilitative services work, teaching and counseling persons with disabilities, social services, medical eligibility, or entitlement programs; 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 college.
Duty requires occasional statewide travel, 20% of work time. Out-of-town events may require overnight lodging for up to four consecutive nights. Duty may also require the ability to lift and/or carry 10 pounds of work related materials.
The salary for this position is $2,909.83 - $3,752.00 per month, depending on qualifications. TWC not only offers a competitive salary but the State of Texas benefits package includes everything from health insurance, a retirement plan, and a variety of leave types. Learn about TWC jobs and benefits at www.texasworkforce.org/twcjobs.
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 a d apply online atwww.workintexas.com or Taleo.
-Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We will not consider applicants that will need sponsorship now or in the future.
-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.