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Texas Workforce Commission · 17 hours ago

Employment Assistance Specialist (Fort Worth)

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$4,500/mo - $6,150.25/mo

2+ years exp

Texas Workforce Commission is dedicated to promoting a workforce system that supports economic prosperity. They are seeking an Employment Assistance Specialist to lead customer-related employment activities and provide consultative services to support individuals with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment.

EducationGovernmentPersonal DevelopmentPublic RelationsService IndustryStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead for customer related employment activities

Works with businesses and TWS staff in planning and providing services necessary to assist customers in obtaining and or maintaining competitive employment

Develops and maintains relationships in partnership with the TWS Business Outreach Services and Coordination Team

Maintains current knowledge of developments and trends to assist in identification of appropriate technology for customers and businesses

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Vocational Rehabilitation ProcessAssistive Equipment KnowledgeRelationship DevelopmentHuman Services DegreeConsultative ServicesCommunity Resource KnowledgeTeachingCounseling

Required

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in human services, social science, business, or a related field plus two years of full-time qualifying experience in social and rehabilitative services work, teaching and counseling persons with disabilities, social services, medical eligibility, or entitlement programs

For EAS III - Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in human services, social science, business, or a related field plus two 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

For Sr. EAS IV - 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 of full-time qualifying experience in social and rehabilitative services work; teaching and counseling persons with disabilities, social services, medical eligibility, or entitlement programs

12 semester hours of graduate study from an accredited college or university may be substituted for each year of the required qualifying experience and 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

Ability to lift/carry 15 pounds

Duties may include up to 70% travel (within the State of Texas)

Must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas

Preferred

Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with businesses

Knowledge of assistive equipment and devices to assist individuals who have disabilities, including blindness and visual impairments

Knowledge of the Vocational Rehabilitation Process

Knowledge of community resources that can assist with employment of individuals who have disabilities

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 leave 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.

Founded in 1936

Austin, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees