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Texas Workforce Commission · 2 days ago

Purchasing Specialist (San Antonio)

Texas Workforce Commission is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join their Alamo South Mgmt Unit 6-5 Department team. The role involves overseeing case management services for individuals with disabilities and providing purchasing actions for complicated cases, while also offering training and consultation to staff.

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Responsibilities

Oversees and reviews case management services for adults or students/youth with disabilities, and monitors clients and case status
Oversees and reviews purchasing documents for monitoring and evaluation in coordination with the Administrative and Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Supervisors
Provides purchasing actions for complicated cases or in cases where the caseload carrying team needs additional expertise
Coordinates purchasing of complicated medical services with Regional Medical Services Coordinators (MSC) in areas where MSC’s are not assigned
Provides training, consultation and technical assistance to staff in coordination with the Administrative and VR Supervisors and under the direction of the VR Manager
Participates in unit administration and program development, and develops internal policies and procedures regarding caseload purchasing as requested
Conducts program analyses and research of purchases, assesses service needs, formulates program plans, and assists in the preparation and justification of budget estimates as needed by VR Supervisors and under the direction of the VR Manager
Performs related duties as assigned

Qualification

Social services experienceCase managementHuman services degreeBusiness degreeTrainingConsultationProgram developmentResearchAnalysis

Required

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
Copy of official transcripts, certifications and/or credentials will be requested at the time of interview if applicable
Duty requires up to 10% travel (within the state of Texas) and the ability to lift 10 pounds

Benefits

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.>

Company

Texas Workforce Commission

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Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the state agency charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$3.66M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of Labor
2022-07-07Grant· $3.66M

Leadership Team

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DeAnn Lowrey
Pre-K Partnership Specialist
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Heather Hall
CIO / IT Director
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