Vocational Evaluator

What You'll Do

T he Vocational Evaluator is responsible for the timely completion of a comprehensive Individual Vocational Assessment and Plan (IVAP) on behalf of participants assigned to vocational rehabilitation services.

Your responsibilities

Manage caseload to ensure the delivery of all vocational evaluation and employment planning services within prescribed timeframes. Interview participants to gather information on their employment, education, and training histories. Assess participants’ vocational interests, abilities, strengths, weaknesses, aptitudes, behaviors, and functional limitations by administering and scoring a battery of tests and vocational evaluation tools.

Supervise the measurement and recording of participant responses to motivational techniques and criticism, as well as organizational ability, perseverance, attendance, punctuality, flexibility, interpersonal skills, work habits, and communication skills. Develop employment plans, including education and vocational training recommendations, Community Service referrals, and appropriate jobs/job families, based on the results of the IVAP and other medical, mental health, substance abuse, and psychosocial assessments.

Case conference with other WeCARE service providers on an as-needed basis, including Case Managers, Work Readiness Facilitators, Job Prep and Placement Coordinators, and Community Service Specialists. Document participant services and activities in management information systems, including, but not limited to, the HRA system, SEAMS, and FedcapCARES.

Prepare IVAP reports with recommendations of vocational goals and work-related activities to meet those goals. You're a great fit for this role if you have: Bachelor’s degree in vocational rehabilitation, vocational education, psychology, or education, or the equivalent in a related field. Prior relevant experience in vocational assessment preferred.

Knowledge of vocational systems and valid testing procedures is required, as well as knowledge of the labor market and world of work. Bilingual (English Spanish) candidates preferred.

Compensation

$23.08-$25.00/hr./48k-52k annually Equal Opportunity Employer