Vocational Readiness Evaluator

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

Job summary

Brooklyn Community Services in New York City seeks a Vocational Evaluator/Work Readiness to lead the intake, conduct evaluations, and plan individualized pathways to employment. You will administer assessments, analyze results, and prepare D.V.E.

reports within required timeframes. Responsibilities include facilitating small work-readiness groups, coordinating with referral sources, and developing curricula.

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 rights.
• Plan the vocational evaluation process with the consumer and provide feedback.
• Assess abilities, interests, learning styles, and aptitudes using tests and tools.
• Record behavioral observations including motivation, attendance, and relations.
• Analyze and report evaluation findings to inform vocational planning.
• Maintain contact with referral sources and other service providers.
• Present findings in staff conference and discuss with families.
• Inventory assessment tools and advise changes to meet consumer needs.
• Review evaluation cases with the Director and follow up with recommendations.
• Develop life skills and work readiness training curriculum.
• Facilitate work readiness groups of 5–10 participants.
• Consult with vocational rehab and employment services on training.
• Work with job developers to identify job-ready individuals.
• Assist with timekeeping and attendances on-site.
• Conduct intake interviews for new participants.
• Oversee D.V.E. unit operations in Director’s absence.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong organizational skills

Collaborative with staff/partners

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Brooklyn Community Services in New York City seeks a Vocational Evaluator/Work Readiness to lead the intake, conduct evaluations, and plan individualized pathways to employment. You will administer assessments, analyze results, and prepare D.V.E.

reports within required timeframes. Responsibilities include facilitating small work-readiness groups, coordinating with referral sources, and developing curricula.