Vocational Evaluator

The Fedcap Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fedcap Group is seeking a Vocational Evaluator to complete comprehensive IVAP assessments for participants in vocational rehabilitation services. You will manage caseloads, interview participants, assess aptitudes, and develop employment plans aligned with medical and psychosocial assessments.

You will collaborate with WeCARE providers, document in management systems, and prepare IVAP reports with recommendations to meet vocational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in vocational rehabilitation, vocational education, psychology, or education, or the equivalent in a related field.
• Prior relevant experience in vocational assessment preferred.
• Knowledge of vocational systems and valid testing procedures is required, as well as knowledge of the labor market and world of work.
• Bilingual (English Spanish) candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload to ensure the delivery of all vocational evaluation and employment planning services within prescribed timeframes.
• Interview participants to gather information on their employment, education, and training histories.
• Assess participants’ vocational interests, abilities, strengths, weaknesses, aptitudes, behaviors, and functional limitations by administering and scoring a battery of tests and vocational evaluation tools.
• Supervise the measurement and recording of participant responses to motivational techniques and criticism, as well as organizational ability, perseverance, attendance, punctuality, flexibility, interpersonal skills, work habits, and communication skills.
• Develop employment plans, including education and vocational training recommendations, Community Service referrals, and appropriate jobs/job families, based on the results of the IVAP and other medical, mental health, substance abuse, and psychosocial assessments.
• Case conference with other WeCARE service providers on an as-needed basis, including Case Managers, Work Readiness Facilitators, Job Prep and Placement Coordinators, and Community Service Specialists.
• Document participant services and activities in management information systems, including, but not limited to, the HRA system, SEAMS, and FedcapCARES.
• Prepare IVAP reports with recommendations of vocational goals and work-related activities to meet those goals.

Skills

Interviews

Assessment administration

Testing procedures knowledge

Bilingual English Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in vocational rehabilitation, vocational education, psychology, or education, or the equivalent in a related field

Job description

What You’ll Do

T he Vocational Evaluator is responsible for the timely completion of a comprehensive Individual Vocational Assessment and Plan (IVAP) on behalf of participants assigned to vocational rehabilitation services.

Job Description

What You’ll Do

T he Vocational Evaluator is responsible for the timely completion of a comprehensive Individual Vocational Assessment and Plan (IVAP) on behalf of participants assigned to vocational rehabilitation services.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Manage caseload to ensure the delivery of all vocational evaluation and employment planning services within prescribed timeframes.
• Interview participants to gather information on their employment, education, and training histories.
• Assess participants’ vocational interests, abilities, strengths, weaknesses, aptitudes, behaviors, and functional limitations by administering and scoring a battery of tests and vocational evaluation tools.
• Supervise the measurement and recording of participant responses to motivational techniques and criticism, as well as organizational ability, perseverance, attendance, punctuality, flexibility, interpersonal skills, work habits, and communication skills.
• Develop employment plans, including education and vocational training recommendations, Community Service referrals, and appropriate jobs/job families, based on the results of the IVAP and other medical, mental health, substance abuse, and psychosocial assessments.
• Case conference with other WeCARE service providers on an as-needed basis, including Case Managers, Work Readiness Facilitators, Job Prep and Placement Coordinators, and Community Service Specialists.
• Document participant services and activities in management information systems, including, but not limited to, the HRA system, SEAMS, and FedcapCARES.
• Prepare IVAP reports with recommendations of vocational goals and work-related activities to meet those goals.

You’re a great fit for this role if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in vocational rehabilitation, vocational education, psychology, or education, or the equivalent in a related field.
• Prior relevant experience in vocational assessment preferred.
• Knowledge of vocational systems and valid testing procedures is required, as well as knowledge of the labor market and world of work.
• Bilingual (English Spanish) candidates preferred.

Compensation

$23.08-$25.00/hr./48k-52k annually

Equal Opportunity Employer

About Us

Mission:

Fedcap, Inc. makes high outcome, life-changing, sustainable differences for individuals and families to improve their economic well-being through work.

Fedcap, Inc. offers a wide array of programs and services to help individuals achieve success in education and employment and become self-sufficient adults. Our specific focus areas include case management, work readiness, vocational and employer based training, job placement and post placement supports.

Fedcap, Inc. provides a broad range of services to thousands of individuals across a growing footprint, helping them achieve economic and social well-being. Our team of talented, caring staff are passionate about our work. They are committed to ensuring that every individual served can experience the dignity that comes from a job.

Fedcap, Inc. launched as part of The Fedcap Group in 2018.

Website:

https://fedcapinc.org/