Job Details

WHO WE ARE:
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 seeking to fill a Human Service Specialist VI position. This position is located at Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center at 4800 N. Lamar, Austin, 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: $3,409.83-$4,673.08/month
* 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 leave per month with potential to earn more with longevity
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
* Additional benefits for active employees:
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Human Service Specialist VI works collaboratively as a member of the rehabilitation team, performing advanced and/or supervisory (senior-level) administrative support, technical program assistance and case management work utilizing the electronic case management system to assist the Center Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (CVRC) in providing timely services to customers at the Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center (CCRC) in order to achieve successful, quality outcomes while promoting the Texas Confidence Builder's philosophy. The Human Service Specialist VI is hired by and reports to the CCRC Deputy Director and works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative. Establishes and maintains appropriate business relationship with providers, customers, and staff. Selected candidate must be willing and able to participate in a blindfold-immersion training program.
YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
* Provider caseload support services to include assistance to counselors, purchasing of customer equipment and supplies, assistance with customer.
* Budget management and other budget projects utilizing automated systems and tools; caseload management support; purchasing and financial monitoring, translating.
* Program materials into Braille; creating and maintaining simple to moderately complex spreadsheets; compiling and analyzing complex data and producing.
* Statistical reports; reviewing manuals and procedures; coordinating the purchasing and distribution of office supplies by entering purchase requisitions.
* Place orders, verifying receipt of consumer and agency purchases, tracking, and monitoring complex reports on purchases and travel; tracking special projects.
* Develop, coordinate, and maintain filing systems and retrieving information, hardware and software troubleshooting.
* Mentor and trains other staff as required.
* Perform other duties as assigned to maintain the efficient and effective operation of the unit.
YOU QUALIFY WITH:
* Four years of full-time experience in human services, social science, business, or a related field.
* Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
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.