Texas Workforce Commission

There are various positions with career ladders and opportunities to specialize in areas of interest: Autism, Blind & Visual Impairments, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Brain Injury, Foster Youth, Transition Students, Veterans.. To support our mission, we are seeking to fill a Psychological Associate III position in the Evaluation and Support Services, Vocational Diagnostic Unit (VDU).. The Psychological Associate III is selected by and reports to the Manager of Evaluation and Support Services in the Office of Blind Services.. The Psychological Associate III performs advanced (senior-level) psychological, educational and vocational assessments and recommends vocational program plans for persons who are blind or visually impaired.. -Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)

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For Texas to be GREAT, we need the best and brightest talent like you! The public vocational rehabilitation (VR) program administered through the Texas Workforce Commission helps people with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, retain, and advance in employment. MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND HELP PEOPLE WITH VR According to the Department of Labor, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities was 12.6% in 2020. This jobless rate continues to be much higher than the rate for those without disabilities. PUBLIC SERVICE IN VR IS FOR YOU... -If you want to find meaningful work and contribute to a powerful mission. For more than 100 years VR has been helping individuals with disabilities achieve their employment goals! -If you are looking for career and advancement opportunities. 38% of employees in VR have 15 years of seniority. There are various positions with career ladders and opportunities to specialize in areas of interest: Autism, Blind & Visual Impairments, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Brain Injury, Foster Youth, Transition Students, Veterans. -If you need a comprehensive benefits package that offers competitive pay & benefits from health plans, life insurance, retirement programs, paid leave and holidays, and longevity pay. -If you have direct VR Counseling work experience, receive higher starting salary. -If you are interested in a flexible work schedule with teleworking as an option. -If you want to advance your education with our tuition assistance program. -FREE CEUs to maintain CRC credentials and reimbursement for CRC & LPC renewals. The mission of the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is to promote and support a workforce system that creates value and offers employers, individuals, and communities the opportunity to achieve and sustain economic prosperity. To support our mission, we are seeking to fill a Psychological Associate III position in the Evaluation and Support Services, Vocational Diagnostic Unit (VDU). This position is remote but requires travel to meet customers in an office setting or virtually. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas. This position can be located anywhere in Texas but will be covering TWC's Region 1 (Panhandle and West Texas areas) and Region 6 (San Antonio-Corpus Christi-Victoria-Lower Rio Grande Valley areas). Benefits to working for TWC include: - Competitive starting salary: $4,933.00 - $6,908.00 /month - 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. The Psychological Associate III is selected by and reports to the Manager of Evaluation and Support Services in the Office of Blind Services. The Psychological Associate III performs advanced (senior-level) psychological, educational and vocational assessments and recommends vocational program plans for persons who are blind or visually impaired. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. GENERAL DUTIES: -Position may assist supervisor in training entry-level evaluation staff -The employee may be assigned responsibility for maintaining reliability/validity studies of unit's assessment tools -Position requires following state records retention and proper filing of customer's test data and report data -Submit assessment reports within required time frame -Performs related work as directed. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: -Experience in psychological or educational or vocational testing -Must have knowledge of state and local resources that contribute to employment -Experience in counseling or psychological work -Experience in Vocational Rehabilitation or employment placement -Experience in administration of psychological or educational or vocational testing -Ability to interpret diagnostic interviews and test data. -Bilingual (English/Spanish) -Knowledge of psychology and related disciplines; and psychological/educational tests, measurements, and treatment techniques and practices -Skill in interviewing, and in the use of a computer and applicable software -Ability to interpret diagnostic interviews and test data -Ability to provide brief individual counseling -Ability to communicate effectively -Ability to write concise and thorough reports MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: -Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a master's degree in psychology or a related degree plus one year of experience in counseling or psychological work. LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS: Licensed in the State of Texas or Reciprocity -Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) OR -Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) OR -Licensed Psychologist (LP) OR -Licensed Counselor of Social Work (LCSW) OR -Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) Position travels up to 50% of the time. Position may also require the ability to lift/carry 25 pounds. 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_MedicalandHealth.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. TWC is not considering applications from persons who require immediate or future sponsorship for an employment visa to maintain work authorization eligibility. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.

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