Texas Workforce Commission · 22 hours ago
Purchasing Specialist (Abilene or Brownwood)
United States-Texas-Abilene
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$4,000/mo - $4,000/mo
3+ years expTexas Workforce Commission is a public vocational rehabilitation program that helps individuals with disabilities achieve their employment goals. The Purchasing Specialist will oversee case management services, coordinate purchasing actions, and provide training and consultation to staff while working under minimal supervision.
EducationGovernmentPersonal DevelopmentPublic RelationsService IndustryStaffing Agency
No H1B
Responsibilities
Oversees and reviews case management services for adults or students/youth with disabilities, and monitors clients and case status
Oversees and reviews purchasing documents for monitoring and evaluation in coordination with the Administrative and Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Supervisors
Provides purchasing actions for complicated cases or in cases where the caseload carrying team needs additional expertise
Coordinates purchasing of complicated medical services with Regional Medical Services Coordinators (MSC) in areas where MSC’s are not assigned
Provides training, consultation and technical assistance to staff in coordination with the Administrative and VR Supervisors and under the direction of the VR Manager
Participates in unit administration and program development and develops internal policies and procedures regarding caseload purchasing as requested
Conducts program analyses and research of purchases, assesses service needs, formulates program plans, and assists in the preparation and justification of budget estimates as needed by VR Supervisors and under the direction of the VR Manager
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in human services, social science, business, or a related field plus three years and six months of full-time qualifying experience in social and rehabilitative services work, teaching and counseling persons with disabilities, social services, medical eligibility, or entitlement programs
Twelve semester hours of graduate study from an accredited college or university may be substituted for each year of the required qualifying experience
One additional year of full-time qualifying experience may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of the required college
Copy of official transcripts, certifications and/or credentials will be requested at the time of interview if applicable
Duty requires up to 10% travel (within the state of Texas) and the ability to lift 10 pounds
Benefits
Health plans
Life insurance
Retirement programs
Paid leave and holidays
Longevity pay
Tuition assistance program
FREE CEUs to maintain CRC credentials
Reimbursement for CRC & LPC renewals
Company
Texas Workforce Commission
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the state agency charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.66MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Labor
2022-07-07Grant· $3.66M
Leadership Team
DeAnn Lowrey
Pre-K Partnership Specialist
Heather Hall
CIO / IT Director
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