WHO WE ARE:
Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 101 E. 15th Street, 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.
Who You Are:
A creative, experienced, vocational rehabilitation counselor (VRC) who understands how to deliver training to an adult audience. You would be excited to join the VR Training team, which specializes in delivering job-skills courses to VR counselors and other VR staff. You would be happy to support our department mission: “To help TWC and our partners enhance employee workplace skills and productivity through the delivery, development, and coordination of quality learning opportunities,” and you would be proud to work for a great state agency with a noble public service mission.
What you Will Do:
The Vocational Rehabilitation Training Specialist IV will be a classroom/virtual trainer and curriculum developer who performs highly complex (senior-level) duties. Work involves coordinating, developing, evaluating and conducting training sessions on the topic of Vocational Rehabilitation, using a variety of training methods. May serve as team lead providing guidance to others. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The ideal candidate shares our department mission and values (professionalism, teamwork, mastery, purpose, creativity, and flexibility) in a positive, energetic team environment.
- Develop and deliver a wide variety of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) training topics to VR staff using approved department guidelines.
- Collaborate with Texas Workforce Solutions (TWS) management to assess training needs.
- Develop training strategies and/or training solutions to meet customer requirements.
- Coordinate and conduct train-the-trainer workshops and project meetings.
- Build positive working relationships with subject-matter experts and co-workers to accomplish the department's goals and objectives.
- Prepare documents, such as correspondence, reports, and training materials, with a high degree of accuracy using correct format and grammar.
- Serve as mentor for other training staff on occasion.
- Advocate for a culture of continuous learning throughout the Texas Workforce System (TWS).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
YOU QUALIFY WITH:
- Three years of experience in positions that provided knowledge of training methods, techniques, and materials as related to individual development, education, and training programs; or in positions that provided knowledge of agency operation or programs which included giving group presentations.
- Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
- Experience as a vocational rehabilitation counselor.
- Skill in delivering training to adults in a classroom or virtual platform such as TEAMS or ZOOM.
- Experience with VR case management tools and processes.
- Experience working with individuals who have different abilities and accessibility needs or in an environment addressing functional limitations.
- Experience developing and revising training curricula to meet specific business requirements.
- Commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
- Competitive salary: $5,166.67/month
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
- Medical Insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.
Duty involves up to 25% travel within the state of Texas.
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: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_HumanResourcesandTrainingandDevelopment.pdf
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.
