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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.

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 and Visual Impairments, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Brain Injury, Foster Youth, Transition Students, Veterans. -If you need a comprehensive benefits package that offers competitive pay and 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 and LPC renewals.

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), a Family Friendly Certified Workplace, is seeking a Program Specialist I to join the Residential Department located at Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center, 4800 N. Lamar, Austin, TX.

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: $3,331.33-$4,222.00/month depending on qualifications - Defined Retirement Benefit Plan - Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts - Medical Insurance - Currently, the state pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. Eligible part-time employees get a 50% state contribution for themselves and 25% for their dependents. Employees pay the remainder of the premium by paycheck deduction before taxes are withheld. - Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance - 8 hours sick leave per month - 8 hours vacation per month with potential to earn more with longevity - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services - Additional benefits for active employees: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

The Residential 3-11p.m. shift Program Specialist (Team Lead) is selected by and reports to the Residential Manager and provides services for customers and staff that promote the Texas Confidence Builder's philosophy and facilitates empowerment through assisting customers to achieve emotional adjustment, mastery of alternative skills, ability to cope with the sighted world, and the ability to blend into society. Duties include: participating in assessments to develop customer's training plan; providing practical training and assistance to customers in accordance with the customers individual rehabilitation plan; coordinating customer and visitor room assignments in the dormitory area; responding to emergencies, illnesses, and complaints; maintaining and/or cleaning residential facility and agency property as appropriated per center procedures; and coordinating after-hours training activities, making staff assignments and providing oversight, training skills, after-hours teamwork and ability to maintain positive personal and group interactions in a residential environment. Works under minimal supervision with some latitude for the use of initiative and independen judgment. Performs related work as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Knowledge in oversight to daily operations and completion of duties in a residential setting - Ability to facilitate productive interaction between residents and staff, to assess residents' functional levels, and to train others - Ability to coach, problem-solve and provide staff training for shift employees and coordinate staff participation in required staff development training - Ability to train students and staff in the areas of dining and cleaning using alternative techniques - Ability to coordinate new customer intakes, Residential overviews, tours and complete intake assessments to prepare for student arrivals - Ability to be the contact for emergency situations (fire drills/alarms, tornado drills/warnings, etc.) - Ability to conduct fire safety overviews, fire drills and provide training in proper evacuation procedures, along with providing proper documentation

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS: Fifteen semester hours of college coursework in human services, special education, social science or a related field may substitute for six months of experience. Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent plus at least 2 years of experience working with individuals/individuals with disabilities in a residential or dorm living facility.

Will be required to be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and first aid.

Duty requires up to 15% travel (within the state of Texas) with occasional weekend travel and the ability to lift 10 pounds.

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 Taleo.

TWC is not considering applications from persons who require immediate or future sponsorship for an employment visa to maintain work authorization eligibility.

A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.