Vocational Evaluator

State of North Carolina•Columbus, OH

15h•$39,244 - $68,679•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is located in Whiteville North Carolina (Columbus County). The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. The DHHS Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) promotes employment and independence for people with disabilities through customer partnership and community leadership. EIPD helps people with disabilities achieve their goals for competitive employment and more independent living in communities statewide.

Requirements

Master’s degree in vocational evaluation, rehabilitation counseling, or closely related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution; or Bachelor’s degree in vocational evaluation, rehabilitation counseling, or a closely related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or experience in testing or evaluation
Knowledge of or experience in working with the public
Knowledge of or experience with report writing

Responsibilities

Administering, scoring, and interpreting an extensive variety of vocational interests, achievements, and psychological tests
Analyzing consumers' medical, psychological, socio-economic, vocational, and educational information
Developing a formal evaluation plan for each client
Conducting community-based assessments and making referrals for evaluation services to the consumer and the rehabilitation counselor(s)
Creating written reports outlining vocational aptitudes, interests, and abilities which are foundational to the vocational planning process
Gathering occupational resource information for better service deliverables
Participating in multi-disciplinary teams and committees for exchange of information and planning
Partnering with consumers and their family members, employers, school personnel, and other community agencies/contacts
Performing other duties as assigned