Regional Program Specialist

Regional Program Specialist (Tyler) (826343) Join to apply for the Regional Program Specialist (Tyler) (826343) role at Texas Workforce Commission Texas Workforce Commission provided pay range This range is provided by Texas Workforce Commission. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), a Family Friendly Certified Workplace, is seeking a Regional Program Specialist (RPS) - Sr. RPS to join the Vocational Rehabilitation Department located at 3800 Paluxy, Ste 575, Tyler, 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. Benefits to working for TWC include: Salary and position level will be based on experience and demonstrated skills. This is a career ladder position which means each level is required to meet the established career ladder requirements in order to be promoted to the next level. Perform advanced consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing major agency program(s) and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, or the general public. May train, lead, and/or prioritize the workload of others. Works under limited - minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. GENERAL DUTIES: Provides technical assistance and coaching to field program staff. May provide technical assistance to customers, employers, community organizations and others as assigned. Provides, through consultation, leadership and programmatic support to client services and interpretation of policies and procedures to include best business practices in the Vocational Rehabilitation process and in customer services programs of the Division. Develops technical assistance objectives, submits monthly activity reports, develops regional placement strategy plans for employment and assists in developing and providing training activities in areas of responsibility. Reads and reviews client records in order to provide technical assistance and observe developmental needs and trends including best business practices. Assists with vacant and/or specialty caseloads. Conducts liaison activities with assigned parties maintaining appropriate business relationships. Reviews self-employment plans and provides recommendations per policy. Performs other duties as assigned. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or Rehabilitation Management from an accredited college or university plus one year experience: 1) in interpreting and applying VR program policies and procedures, 2) planning, implementing, and monitoring customer services, 3) coaching, mentoring and providing technical assistance for staff development, and 4) developing and providing training activities (or) Masters degree from an accredited college or university plus three years progressive experience working in a vocational rehabilitation program. With three years experience in areas referenced above. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: RPS: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus two years of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency. Sr RPS: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus two years and six months of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency. One year of full-time experience may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of education. Copy of official transcripts, certifications and/or credentials will be requested at the time of interview if applicable. All levels: Experience as a Regional Program Specialist cited above must be in accordance with the career ladder requirements of the agency. Related work experience is defined as consultative services/technical assistance to program staff, and general knowledge of disabilities. Duties may include up to 70% travel (within the State of Texas) and the ability to lift/carry 15 pounds. VETERANS: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr