Vocational Evaluator I/Job Preparedness Instructor - Oconee/Pickens Area Office

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Vacation leave 15 days

Sick leave 15 days

13 holidays

State retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Paid parental leave

Job summary

South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is seeking a qualified professional to help individuals with disabilities achieve and maintain employment through counseling, job search, and direct placement. You will build community referrals and coordinate assessments to develop individualized plans for employment (IPE).

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or related field, strong communication, and analytical thinking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology or Mental Health or Bachelor’s Degree in any other field with professional experience in human services, social services or related field is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with consumers, vendors, employers, and coworkers.
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist eligible South Carolinians with disabilities to achieve and maintain competitive employment.
• Develop and maintain community relationships that result in referrals and applications for SCVR services.
• Conduct vocational assessments and career exploration to develop an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE).
• Complete caseload management activities weekly.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Counseling/ Psychology or related field

Job description

Join South Carolina state government where you can have a meaningful career, incomparable benefits, and a positive work-life balance!

In this position you will perform the following job duties:

• Prepare & assist eligible South Carolinians with disabilities to achieve and maintain competitive employment by coordinating services to include vocational counseling, guidance, job search and direct placement.
• Develop and maintain community relationships that result in referrals and applications for SCVR services
• Conduct and coordinate vocational assessments and career exploration that leads to the development of an individualized plan for employment (IPE).
• Complete caseload management activities weekly
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology or Mental Health or Bachelor’s Degree in any other field with professional experience in human services, social services or related field is preferred.
• Should be able to communicate effectively to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, vendors, employers, and coworkers.
• Must be able to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

If invited to interview, please obtain your Official 10 year driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles to bring with you.

Official transcripts will be required to verify college degree.

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
• Paid Parental Leave