Vocational Evaluator

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

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks a Vocational Evaluator for the Greenville VR/IL Unit to assess and plan services for individuals with disabilities. You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, prepare reports, and coordinate with counselors and partners to support placement and employment goals.

The position requires travel within Pitt and Lenoir counties, strong data interpretation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in vocational evaluation, rehabilitation counseling, or closely related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in vocational evaluation or related field with two years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Administer, score, and interpret vocational tests and assessments.
• Analyze medical, psychological, socio-economic, and educational information.
• Develop a formal evaluation plan for each client.
• Conduct community-based assessments and referrals as needed.
• Create written reports outlining vocational aptitudes and abilities.
• Gather occupational resources to improve service delivery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and families, employers, and schools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Case management experience

Disability services experience

Team-based work experience

Education

Master’s degree in vocational evaluation or related field

Bachelor’s degree in related field + 2 years experience

Job description

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD Job Classification Title Vocational Evaluator (S) Position Number 60054458 Grade NC08

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 located in the Greenville VR/IL Unit Office and provides vocational evaluation services primarily to individuals with disabilities referrals for these evaluation services are from VR counselors assigned to the unit and school offices across Pitt and Lenoir counties. The selected candidate provides comprehensive vocational evaluation assessments for persons with a range of disabilities, education levels, and work experience in order to assist with job planning and placement.

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

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $39,244.00-$68,679.00 Recruitment Range: $39,244.00-$61,320.00

Applicants 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 within a team setting

Position is funded in part through federal funds.

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.

Compensation and Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive 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.

Recruiting Information

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Eligibility

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of their DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

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.

Employer Introduction

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.