Vocational Evaluator/Work Readiness

Brooklyn Community Services•Brooklyn - Downtown/Fulton Mall, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vocational Evaluator/Work Readiness role conducts vocational evaluations and counseling for D.V.E. consumers, develops and facilitates life-skills and work-readiness training, and coordinates with program staff, referral sources, families, and other service providers. The role also supports the day-to-day operation of the D.V.E. unit and may perform other responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Two years’ experience providing vocational assessment services.
Excellent written and communication skills.
Good organization and time-management skills.
Ability to collaborate with program staff and outside sources.
Fingerprinting and an OPWDD Background Check are required.

Responsibilities

Conduct orientation for new D.V.E. consumers covering services, program rules and regulations, and consumer rights and responsibilities.
Plan vocational evaluations with consumers and provide feedback and vocational counseling.
Assess abilities, skills, interests, learning styles, work personality traits, and aptitudes using standardized work samples, pencil-and-paper tests, and computerized assessments.
Assess and document consumer behavior, work skills, and habits, including motivation, attitude, frustration tolerance, relationships with staff and peers, learning and retention, communication, attendance, and punctuality.
Analyze and report evaluation information, make recommendations for vocational planning, and complete D.V.E. reports within required time frames.
Maintain contact with referral sources and other service providers.
Present evaluation findings at staff case conferences and meet with referral sources, families, and service providers to discuss and implement findings.
Inventory assessment tools and recommend changes or additions to meet consumer needs.
Review evaluation cases with the Director of Evaluation and Training and follow up on recommendations.
Develop life-skills and work-readiness training curriculum.
Facilitate work-readiness groups of 5–10 individuals to motivate and prepare participants for employment.
Consult with vocational rehabilitation and employment services staff about curriculum and training needs.
Work with job developer staff to identify job-ready individuals for employment opportunities.
Help ensure attendance and on-site engagement are accurately recorded for timekeeping.
Conduct intake interviews for new D.V.E. participants.
Oversee day-to-day operation of the D.V.E. unit in the Director’s absence.
Perform other responsibilities as needed.