Impactful Vocational Evaluator — Travel & Reporting in NJ

JVS of MetroWest; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

JVS of Metrowest in New Jersey is seeking a Vocational Evaluator to conduct comprehensive vocational evaluations for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. The evaluator uses interviews, standardized assessments, work samples, and observations to identify participants’ strengths, interests, abilities, and barriers.

The role develops objective, individualized recommendations for employment, training, accommodations, and services; prepares timely evaluation reports; and

Qualifications

• Experience conducting vocational assessments or evaluations.
• Knowledge of vocational assessment instruments and practices.
• Ability to maintain confidential records.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive vocational evaluations using interviews, standardized assessments, interest and aptitude measures, academic assessments, work samples, situational observations, and other appropriate evaluation tools.
• Assess participants’ vocational interests, skills, abilities, work behaviors, functional capabilities, employment preferences, transferable skills, support needs, and barriers to employment.
• Provide reasonable accommodations and modify evaluation methods as appropriate to ensure assessments are accessible and responsive to individual needs.
• Observe and document participant performance, including attendance, punctuality, productivity, task comprehension, work quality, interpersonal skills, communication, response to supervision, and ability to learn new tasks.
• Incorporate participant choice, informed decision-making, cultural considerations, and individual preferences throughout the evaluation process.
• Use current labor-market information to evaluate occupational goals and identify appropriate employment opportunities, career pathways, training programs, accommodations, and supportive services.
• Conduct community-based or situational vocational assessments when authorized and appropriate.
• Prepare comprehensive evaluation reports summarizing assessment results, observations, participant input, vocational implications, and individualized recommendations.
• Complete evaluation reports and submit required documentation to referral sources within contractual timelines, generally within two weeks of completing the evaluation unless otherwise specified.
• Ensure recommendations are objective, supported by evaluation findings, and responsive to the referral questions and participant’s vocational goals.
• Maintain complete, accurate, timely, and confidential participant records in SetWorks and other required systems, including participant contacts, assessments, accommodations, case consultations, services, and outcomes.
• Maintain assessment protocols, scoring records, consent forms, authorizations, reports, testing materials, and related documentation in accordance with JVS confidentiality, security, and record-retention requirements.
• Track evaluation authorizations and due dates and promptly communicate circumstances that may affect timely completion of services or reports.
• Collaborate with referral sources, schools, rehabilitation professionals, JVS staff, and community partners to coordinate referrals, services, resources, and participant supports.
• Provide vocational guidance based on evaluation findings to assist participants in identifying realistic employment and training goals.
• Assist with grant and program reporting, including service data, progress updates, and outcome metrics.
• Participate in fee-for-service activities and other program initiatives supporting successful employment outcomes.
• Maintain knowledge of vocational evaluation practices, applicable regulations, contractual requirements, and professional standards through ongoing training and professional development.
• Perform other duties consistent with program and organizational needs.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Confidential records

Education

Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, vocational evaluation, counseling, psychology, special education, social work, or a related field

Job description

JVS of Metrowest in New Jersey is seeking a Vocational Evaluator to conduct comprehensive vocational evaluations for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. The evaluator uses interviews, standardized assessments, work samples, and observations to identify participants’ strengths, interests, abilities, and barriers.

The role develops objective, individualized recommendations for employment, training, accommodations, and services; prepares timely evaluation reports; and