Career Pathways Evaluator – Disability Services

JVS of MetroWest; Elm Park Village (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

JVS of MetroWest in Montclair & East Orange, New Jersey is seeking a Vocational Evaluator to conduct comprehensive evaluations for individuals with disabilities. You will use interviews, standardized assessments, work samples, and observations to identify strengths, interests, abilities, and barriers to employment.

You will develop objective, individualized recommendations for employment and services, prepare detailed evaluation reports, and collaborate with NJDVRS counselors, schools, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, vocational evaluation, counseling, psychology, special education, social work, or a related field.
• Experience conducting vocational assessments or evaluations with individuals with disabilities.
• Knowledge of vocational assessment instruments and evaluation methodologies.
• Strong written communication skills for clear evaluation reporting.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including NJDVRS counselors and schools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive vocational evaluations using interviews, assessments, interest and aptitude measures, academic assessments, work samples, situational observations, and other evaluation tools.
• Develop objective, individualized recommendations for employment, training, accommodations, supportive services, and vocational rehabilitation services; prepares timely evaluation reports.
• Collaborate with referral sources, NJDVRS counselors, schools, community partners, and the JVS service team to coordinate referrals and supports.
• Maintain complete, accurate, confidential participant records in SetWorks and other required systems.
• Travel to evaluation locations as required and ensure timely completion of reports.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Report writing

Education

Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, vocational evaluation, or related field

Job description

JVS of MetroWest in Montclair & East Orange, New Jersey is seeking a Vocational Evaluator to conduct comprehensive evaluations for individuals with disabilities. You will use interviews, standardized assessments, work samples, and observations to identify strengths, interests, abilities, and barriers to employment.

You will develop objective, individualized recommendations for employment and services, prepare detailed evaluation reports, and collaborate with NJDVRS counselors, schools, and