Vocational Evaluator

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina department seeks a Vocational Evaluator in Whiteville to administer, score, and interpret a wide range of vocational and psychological tests. You will analyze medical, psychological, socio-economic, and educational data to craft formal evaluation plans for each client.

Responsibilities include conducting community-based assessments, making referrals, and creating written reports outlining aptitudes and abilities to guide vocational planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum education and experience as listed in vacancy announcement.
• Knowledge of testing or evaluation processes.
• Experience working with the public and report writing.
• Ability to develop formal evaluation plans and conduct community-based assessments.

Responsibilities

• Administering, scoring, and interpreting vocational interests, achievements, and psychological tests.
• Analyzing medical, psychological, socio-economic, vocational, and educational information.
• Developing a formal evaluation plan for each client.
• Conducting community-based assessments and referrals for evaluation services.

Skills

Testing knowledge

Public interaction

Report writing

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 related human services field

Equivalent combination of education and 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

60054478

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 position is located in Whiteville North Carolina (Columbus County)

• 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/Management Preferences

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.

Position is funded in part through federal funds.

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

• Knowledge of or experience in testing or evaluation
• Knowledge of or experience in working with the public
• Knowledge of or experience with report writing

Salary Range

$39,244 -$68,679

Recruitment Range

$39,244 -$61,320

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.

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federallaws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

• 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.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach aDD-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.