[NFBSATX] FW: [NFBT] Fwd: job position opening

Thu Nov 9 21:34:56 UTC 2023

From: george battiste <georgebattiste at sbcglobal.net> 
Sent: Thursday, November 9, 2023 2:09 PM
To: Member NFB-Texas <member at nfbtx.org>
Subject: [NFBT] Fwd: job position opening

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From: "Battiste,George" <george.battiste at twc.texas.gov <mailto:george.battiste at twc.texas.gov> >
Date: November 9, 2023 at 2:07:01 PM CST
To: George Battiste <georgebattiste at sbcglobal.net <mailto:georgebattiste at sbcglobal.net> >
Subject: job position opening

Job Posting #823931

GENERAL DUTIES:

1.	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.
2.	Prepares or may oversee the preparation of in-house reports and supply requisitions.
3.	Participates in the planning and teaching of group skills training and group classes for customers and staff.
4.	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.
5.	Works with Regional Employee Assistance Team to build quality relationships with businesses to provide career opportunities for customers.
6.	Works collaboratively with other professional staff in assessing customer readiness and skill needs in planning and delivering necessary rehabilitation services.
7.	Assists in developing or may develop and maintain community resources and provides information and referral sources which support customers’ rehabilitation outcomes.
8.	Assists in the preparation of or may prepare and maintain case documentation of teacher services.
9.	Provides consultative services and technical assistance with other interdisciplinary team members in evaluating and developing the customers’ individualized plans for rehabilitation.
10.	May participate in training conducted for staff development or in the preparation of training programs.
11.	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.
12.	May provide training and mentoring to other vocational rehabilitation teachers and assist in monitoring documentation of case service delivery.
13.	Performs other related work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1.	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.
2.	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.
3.	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.
4.	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).

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and submit only ONE of following ways: apply online at  <http://www.workintexas.com/> www.workintexas.com by choosing the option: “I’m interested in this job” and clicking save (Preferred Method); or in Taleo. 

Link to posting: Job Description - Voc Rehabilitation Teacher (Houston - Hybrid) (823931) (taleo.net) <https://aa270.taleo.net/careersection/in/jobdetail.ftl?job=823931&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago> 

Thank you, 

Monica Falcon

HR Liaiso

Thanks 

George Battist

EAS- Employment Assistance Specialist 

Texas Workforce Solutions -Vocational Rehabilitation Services

TWC Northline Office

4424 North Freeway, Suite #A

Houston, TX  77022

Direct#: 713-692-7755 ext:#1078

Agency Cell#: (281) 979-9617

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Agency web: twc.state.gov

Board website: http://www.wrksolutions.com <http://www.wrksolutions.com/>  

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