Vocational Evaluator

Easterseals•Lewiston, ME

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Vocational Evaluator, you will conduct in-person and online academic, interest, and aptitude assessments to assist participants with defining their career goals, increasing their employability, and obtaining employment. You will also assist participants with making well-informed decisions about further job training and education, including the exploration of financial considerations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in adult education, vocational rehabilitation, life skills coaching, human services, or related field and/or equivalent work experience.
Two years of case management, vocational assessment, or adult career advising experience.
Or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Responsibilities

Selects appropriate tools and administers academic, aptitude, interest inventories, and other assessments for referred participants.
Evaluates credentials attained in other countries and assesses their alignment with US/local employment and educational requirements.
Writes reports detailing assessment results, pertinent behavioral observations, and recommendations for further education and training and employment recommendations based on research and knowledge of the local labor market.
Makes referrals and connects participants to job training and educational providers utilizing a defined list of providers.
Assists participants with preparing applications for job training and educational opportunities, including collection of required documents and financial paperwork.
Identifies support services needed for participants to engage in training or educational activities (Tuition, Childcare, Transportation, and others).
Maintains participant records in FedcapCARES to ensure the participant journey is documented in accordance with contract requirements and quality standards.
Meets with participants, other staff members, and external stakeholders as needed to discuss assessment results and recommendations.
Escalates participant and stakeholder complaints and feedback through the appropriate channels.
Conducts participant career and life skill workshops on education and job training topics, financial aid, and others.
Conducts professional development trainings for staff on assessment topics, labor market information, and others.
Promotes Fedcap Maine positively at every opportunity with participants, coworkers, and external stakeholders, understanding and articulating the full services and benefits we offer to customers.