Business Relations Coordinator (Waco)

Business Relations Coordinator (Waco)

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 want to advance your education with our tuition assistance program.
• FREE CEUs to maintain CRC credentials and reimbursement for CRC & LPC renewals.

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), a Family Friendly Certified Workplace, is seeking a Business Relations Coordinator (BRC) - Sr BRC to join the Vocational Rehabilitation Department located at 1415 S New Rd Waco, TX. 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:

• Competitive starting salary: $5,181.58 - $7,144.00/month.
• 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.

The BRC - Sr BRC is selected by and reports to the Deputy Regional Director. Performs advanced to highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves planning/developing/implementing major agency program(s) and providing consultative services/technical assistance to program staff/governmental agencies/community organizations/the general public. May train/lead and/or prioritize the workload of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

General duties include:

• Responsible for leading a regional Outreach Service and Coordination (OSC) team and serving as a consultant to businesses to promote and develop business relationships that result in the employment of people with disabilities.
• Plans, develops, and implements major employment programs and providing consultative and technical assistance to program staff, units of state and local government, community organizations, and employers.
• Provides employment-related service to businesses to establish potential employment opportunities for customers with disabilities.
• Provides training and guidance to agency staff, state and federal governmental agencies, and community organizations related to business needs and customer job readiness.
• Works in collaboration with agency staff to meet business relations objectives.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include:

• BRC (Program Specialist V): 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 BRC (Program Specialist VI): 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 BRC 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 75% travel (within the State of Texas) and the ability to lift/carry 10 pounds.