Employment Services

Rising Star receives our referrals directly from Texas Workforce Solutions – Vocational Rehabilitation Services (TWS-VRS) for supportive employment services. If you believe that your disability is hindering you from successfully obtaining employment, please apply for services through your local TWS-VRS office. If you need assistance locating the nearest TWS-VRS office please call 800-628-5115 or visit texasworkforce.org/offices/vr-generalservices.html. Once you are approved for services your assigned TWC-VRS Counselor will assist you with obtaining the services needed to obtain successful supportive employment. Your requested referral for Rising Star would be appreciated.

For the purposes of federal disability nondiscrimination laws (such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), the definition of a person with a disability is typically defined as someone who (1) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more “major life activities,” (2) has a record of such an impairment, or (3) is regarded as having such an impairment. As a provider of contract services to TIBH Industries and SourceAmerica, a disability must impart your competitive employment as a result of your diagnoses and functional limitation.

You can contact us directly below if you are interested in developing a working relationship with Rising Star. We can help you employ qualified candidates for your company.

Beyond the obvious social impact of corporate responsibility to achieve integrate employment, market research has proven people with disabilities sustain employment longer. You will gain a dependable, reliable employee(s) who are very motivated to learn and deliver value. As an employer there are also tax incentives for hiring people with disabilities.

Due to Rising Star having a ratio of 8:1 (8 Customers per one employment specialist) we are able to spend a reasonable amount of time with each Customer in order to personally get to know and understand their needs and professional interest.. As stated previously, our approach is a person-centered approach and we keep the Customer at the center of decision making at all times.

Rising Star strives to make contact with our assigned customer on a daily basis and or as required for success in placement. We operate as a Coach to the individual mentoring them to success. As the assigned e Vocational Counselor you can expect bi-weekly updates, compliance with documentation and reporting. Semi-annual surveys will engage yourselves in assessing our approach to achieving the mission of employment.