Vocational Evaluator & Work Readiness Specialist

Brooklyn Community Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooklyn Community Services is seeking a Vocational Evaluator/Work Readiness to conduct orientation, plan evaluation processes, and assess participants using standardized tools. The role collaborates with program staff and external providers to tailor vocational recommendations and training plans.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and two years of vocational assessment experience, excellent written and verbal communication, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years' experience providing vocational assessment services.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Good organization and time management skills.
• Able to work in collaboration with program staff and outside sources.
• Fingerprinting and OPWDD Background Check is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct orientation for new D.V.E. consumers covering services, rules, and consumer rights and responsibilities.
• Plan the vocational evaluation process with the consumer and provide feedback and vocational counseling.
• Assess abilities, skills, interests, learning styles, and aptitudes through standardized work samples and tests.
• Record behavioral observations and work habits including motivation, attitude, and attendance.
• Analyze and report information to make vocational planning recommendations and complete DVE report on time.
• Maintain contact with referral sources and other providers.
• Present findings in staff conferences and meetings with referral sources and families.
• Inventory assessment tools and recommend changes.
• Report to Director and follow up with recommendations.
• Develop life skills and work readiness curriculum.
• Facilitate work readiness groups (5-10 participants).
• Consult with curriculum needs with staff and outside resources.
• Identify job-ready individuals with job developers.
• Assist with timekeeping and attendance on-site.

Skills

Excellent written and communication

Good organization and time management

Collaboration with staff and external

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Brooklyn Community Services is seeking a Vocational Evaluator/Work Readiness to conduct orientation, plan evaluation processes, and assess participants using standardized tools. The role collaborates with program staff and external providers to tailor vocational recommendations and training plans.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and two years of vocational assessment experience, excellent written and verbal communication, and strong organizational skills.