Vocational Evaluator

Health & Human Services; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Elizabeth City is seeking a Vocational Evaluator (S) to join the VR/IL Unit Office. The role provides comprehensive vocational evaluation services to individuals with disabilities, assisting counselors with job planning and placement across several counties.

A Master’s degree in vocational evaluation or rehabilitation counseling is required, with alternatives outlined in the vacancy; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in vocational evaluation, rehabilitation counseling, or closely related field.
• Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree with two years of relevant experience.
• Experience with administering and interpreting vocational assessments is preferred.

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

Skills

Vocational testing

Assessment administration

Test interpretation

Data analysis

Education

Master’s degree in vocational evaluation or rehabilitation counseling

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience

Job description

Job Title

Vocational Evaluator (S)

About Us

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.

Description of Work

This Vocational Evaluator position is housed in the Elizabeth City VR/IL Unit Office and provides vocational evaluation services primarily to individuals with disabilities served by counselors in the Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Pasquotank, Perquimans area. The selected candidate provides comprehensive vocational evaluation assessments for persons with a range of disabilities, education levels, and work experience to assist with job planning and placement.

About Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD): 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.

To learn more about EIPD: https://youtu.be/4QUy2w9B6AU.

Job 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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred.

• Knowledge of or experience in case management
• Knowledge of or experience working with people with disabilities or underserved/marginalized populations
• Knowledge of or experience working with a team of professionals to help a client meet a goal.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $39,244 -$68,679

Recruitment Range: $39,244 -$61,320

Benefits

Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Location and Travel

Job Location: Elizabeth City VR/IL Unit Office

Selected applicant needs to have the means to travel as the job requires.

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Additional Information

Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.