Vocational Evaluator

State of North Carolina•Dunn, NC

5d•$37,782 - $66,120•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Dunn unit office (Harnett County). The primary purpose of the Vocational Evaluator is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their career and independent living goals by providing counseling, developing individualized plans, and coordinating services to help clients overcome barriers to their disabilities and/or obtain and maintain gainful employment.

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