Voc Rehabilitation Teacher (Austin-Hybrid.)

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 a Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher I-IV to join the Vocational Rehabilitation Department team. This position is located at TWC-Capital Area North Office: 9001 N IH-35 Suite 110 Austin, TX 78753.

The Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher I-IV performs entry level to highly complex (senior level) rehabilitative instructional or training work in the Agency's Vocational Rehabilitation field offices, customer homes, and other training locations. Work involves planning, organizing, conducting or may coordinate educational and training programs. May mentor and advise others. Works under close to limited supervision, with minimal to moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, both orally and in writing. This position requires participation in agency-sponsored training to learn to read and write uncontracted and contracted Braille.

GENERAL DUTIES:
-Provides training consistent with the agency's employment lifestyle philosophy, individually and in groups, in the areas of emotional adjustment to blindness, travel skills, independent living skills, communication skills (including Braille), support systems, adaptive technology aids and equipment, and vocational training.
-Prepares or may oversee the preparation of in-house reports and supply requisitions.
-Participates in the planning and teaching of group skills training and group classes for customers and staff.
-Reviews and evaluates or may oversee the evaluation of customer case files in order to provide and coordinate vocational rehabilitation services using the electronic case management system.
-Works with Regional Employee Assistance Team to build quality relationships with businesses to provide career opportunities for customers.
-Works collaboratively with other professional staff in assessing customer readiness and skill needs in planning and delivering necessary rehabilitation services.
-Assists in developing or may develop and maintain community resources and provides information and referral sources which support customers' rehabilitation outcomes.
-Assists in the preparation of or may prepare and maintain case documentation of teacher services.
-Provides consultative services and technical assistance with other interdisciplinary team members in evaluating and developing the customers' individualized plans for rehabilitation.
-May participate in training conducted for staff development or in the preparation of training programs.
-As a VRT IV, may serve as team leader working with the rehabilitation assistant or may direct staff or external organizations in conducting specialized casework regarding research and demonstration projects or activities.
-May provide training and mentoring to other vocational rehabilitation teachers and assist in monitoring documentation of case service delivery.
-Performs other related work as assigned.
VRT I: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in psychology, sociology, education, or a related field. Twelve semester hours of graduate study from an accredited college or university will satisfy the minimum qualifications.
VRT II-IV: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in rehabilitation, psychology, sociology, social work, education, or a related field, plus one, two, or three years (depending on classification level) of full-time qualifying experience in positions that provided knowledge of alternative training methods, techniques, and materials as related to individual development, education and/or training programs; or which included giving group presentations in everyday living, vocational, and/or employment settings; or social and rehabilitative services work teaching and counseling persons with disabilities.
VRT II-IV: A Master's degree or a Master's degree plus one or two years (depending on classification level) of full-time qualifying experience in Rehabilitation, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Education, or a related field will satisfy the minimum qualification.
For VRT I-IV: Qualifying experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis (for each year, 30 semester hours of the required college).
Copy of official transcripts, certifications and/or credentials will be requested at the time of interview if applicable.
Duties involve up to 75% travel (within the State of Texas) and the ability to lift/carry 15 pounds.
This is a career ladder position. Therefore, the salary range for this position is $3,100.00 -$5,746.67 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.

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TO APPLY:

- To be considered, please complete an Application for Employment and apply on Taleo.

- 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.