Visually Impaired Vocational Evaluator

North Carolina Association of Official Court Reporters; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Wake County seeks a Vocational Evaluator to assess visually impaired or deaf-blind individuals for realistic employment goals. You will conduct tests, interpret results, and prepare reports to guide counselors and placement staff across the agency.

Experience in rehabilitation or related field is preferred. The role involves adapting assessments for diverse needs, collaborating with professionals, and contributing to goal setting and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in vocational evaluation, rehabilitation counseling, or closely related field required or preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree with two years of related experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of tests used in vocational evaluation and how to analyze results.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data from testing to complete the vocational evaluation report for the consumer.
• Interact with diverse stakeholders (rehabilitation staff, doctors, psychologists, teachers, parents) to gather information.
• Serve as a resource to counselors and placement staff across the agency and provide guidance.

Skills

Professional tests knowledge

Administer tests

Blindness awareness

Service animals awareness

Creative problem solving

Education

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

Bachelor’s degree in vocational evaluation, rehabilitation counseling, or closely relatedHuman services field

Job description

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Wake County seeks a Vocational Evaluator to assess visually impaired or deaf-blind individuals for realistic employment goals. You will conduct tests, interpret results, and prepare reports to guide counselors and placement staff across the agency.

Experience in rehabilitation or related field is preferred. The role involves adapting assessments for diverse needs, collaborating with professionals, and contributing to goal setting and