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

## Vocational EvaluatorApply: Wake County, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 10, 2026 (14 days left to apply): JR-110411**Agency**Dept of Health and Human Services**Division**Blind Services**Job Classification Title**Vocational Evaluator (S)**Position Number**60043211**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**The primary purpose of this position is to provide vocational evaluation services to individuals who are who are visually impaired, blind or deaf-blind consumers referred for testing by their vocational rehabilitation counselor. This is a diagnostic service designed to aid the consumer and counselor in identifying the consumer's interests, aptitudes, skills, and abilities for the purpose of establishing a realistic vocational goal and plan of services to reach that goal. The vocational evaluation may consist of paper and pencil testing (which may be adapted for use by people with no vision or limited vision); testing using computers, tablets, and/or other technology; manual dexterity and other motion tests; job sampling; job shadowing; and other methods determined appropriate by the evaluator. Job responsibilities include the following but not limited to: • Analyze all pertinent data from testing and other available information to complete the vocational evaluation report for the consumer's case record in a timely and accurate manner as this report serves as a guide to the vocational rehabilitation counselor in making case decisions • Ability to deal effectively with many different types of people to share and obtain information, including: Vocational Rehabilitation staff, doctors, psychologists, teachers, social workers, and other professionals, parents, employers, the general public, and on occasion, the court • Serve as a resource to rehabilitation counselors and placement staff across the agency**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**## **Salary Grade Range $39,244 - $68,679**## **Recruitment Range $39,244 - $59,765**Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:* Professional knowledge and use of a variety of vocational tests and appropriate use of those tests* Knowledge of best practice methods in administering vocational tests and analyzing results* Knowledge of blindness and other secondary disabilities that will be encountered in the population served* Ability to work with people who has service animals* Ability to think creatively in viewing each consumer's situation taking into account various factors that are identified in formal testing plus environmental, economic, and other factors that impact the consumer's motivation to work**Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date****Position is funded in part through federal funds****About the NC Division of Services for the Blind (DSB):**The Division of Services for the Blind provides services to people who are visually impaired, blind and deaf- blind to help them reach their goals of independence and employment.**Compensation & 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. Visit website for State Benefits**Supplemental and Contact Information**The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, 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/.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. Application Process **Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.** *Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.** Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.* Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the \"Work Experience\" section of the application to support your answers.* If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM the night BEFORE the closing date.* 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.* Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are \"Under Review\" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.* Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.* For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.Degree/College Credit VerificationDegrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. *Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.*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 the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.ADA AccommodationsConsistent 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 Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.) indicated below.CONTACT INFORMATION: If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]. ***Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.*** **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*** An equivalent combination of education and experience.