Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Texas Rehabilitation Commission
Houston Regional Office
6220 Westpark, Suite 110
Houston, TX 77057
(713)735-3481 (voice)
Statewide Jobline Number: (512)424-4880
Statewide TDD Jobline: (512)424-4777
TRC Internet website: http://www.rehab.state.tx.us
( *Note- New job openings are posted each Monday for Texas Rehab)
Counselor I is responsible for providing rehabilitation services to all eligible individuals in an assigned work area. Duties involve the provision of substantial services leading toward successful employment of vocationally handicapped individuals in accordance with the Commission policy (developing referral sources and obtaining appropriate referrals; determining client eligibility; coordinating development of the IWRP).
Education and Experience:
Master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation from accredited college or
university; OR Master's degree in Counseling and Guidance, Education,
Social Work, Sociology, or Psychology plus one(1) year of work related
experience. (see job annoucement in Rehab Resource Room for additional
alternative education and experience requirements)
There are also positions open for Undergraduate educationally prepared individuals: * Rehabilitation Services Technician I *
Position: Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
TIRR Challenge Program
Beth Green, CRC (Vocational Coordinator)
4007 Bellaire Blvd, Suite EE
Houston, TX 77025
Fax: 713.668.5210
E-Mail: greenb@tirr.tmc.edu
Provide vocational rehabilitation and community reintegration services to survivors of brain injury experiencing cognitive and physical problems. Includes job development, supervision of community job trials, individual and group counseling, job coaching and case management.
Qualifications: Requires a bachelor's degree in human services. Ability to speak Spanish is desirable.
Salary: Information provided upon receipt of resume.
