What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vocational Evaluator position at State of North Carolina?
This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workday. The Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.
This vacancy announcement is for multiple positions assigned to the Central Region of North Carolina which include the following counties:
Alamance, Anson, Bladen, Caswell, Chatham, Cumberland, Davidson, Davie, Durham, Forsyth, Franklin, Granville, Guilford, Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Orange, Person, Randolph, Richmond, Robeson, Rockingham, Sampson, Scotland, Stokes, Surry, Vance, Wake, Warren, Yadkin
The DHHS Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) promotes employment and independence for persons with disabilities through customer partnership and community leadership.
This Vocational Evaluator position is located in the Central Region of the state. This position serves individuals referred from Rehabilitation Counselors in the unit office. The selected candidate provides comprehensive vocational evaluation assessments and evaluations to consumer with a range of disabilities, education levels, and work experience to assist with job planning and placement.
Job duties include:
• Conducting community-based vocational assessments
• Administering/scoring/interpreting an extensive variety of vocational interest,achievement, and aptitude tests
• Analyzing consumers' medical, psychological, socio-economic, vocational and educational information in the context of vocational planning
• Developing and administering a formal evaluation plan for each individual served
• Creating written reports which may be used for other agencies in determining disability benefits and compensation
• Gathering occupational resource information for better service deliverables
• Participating in multi-disciplinary teams and committees
• Collaborating with Business Relations Representatives for cohesive service delivery for achievement of a suitable vocational goal
• Partnering with consumers and their family members, employers, school personnel, and other community agencies/contacts
• Performing other duties as assigned
Selected applicant needs to have the means to travel as the job requires.
*In order to be considered for this position you must attach a copy of your transcripts. *
Vacancies are in the Fayetteville Unit/Cumberland County; Lexington Unit/Davidson County; Lumberton Unit/Robeson County; Raleigh Unit/Wake County; Winston Salem/Forsyth County
About NC Department of Health and Human Services:
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.
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.
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To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Please refer to the link below for additional information
https://oshr.nc.gov/work-for-nc/how-do-i-get-job
• Knowledge of or experience in testing or evaluation
• Knowledge of or experience in working with the public
• Knowledge of or experience with report writing
Management Preferences
• Knowledge of or experience with the disability community
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-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.The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an on-line application using this link, http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for consideration.
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. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.
For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at
855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-855-3517.
This vacancy announcement is for multiple positions assigned to the Central Region of North Carolina which include the following counties:
Alamance, Anson, Bladen, Caswell, Chatham, Cumberland, Davidson, Davie, Durham, Forsyth, Franklin, Granville, Guilford, Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Orange, Person, Randolph, Richmond, Robeson, Rockingham, Sampson, Scotland, Stokes, Surry, Vance, Wake, Warren, Yadkin
The DHHS Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) promotes employment and independence for persons with disabilities through customer partnership and community leadership.
This Vocational Evaluator position is located in the Central Region of the state. This position serves individuals referred from Rehabilitation Counselors in the unit office. The selected candidate provides comprehensive vocational evaluation assessments and evaluations to consumer with a range of disabilities, education levels, and work experience to assist with job planning and placement.
Job duties include:
• Conducting community-based vocational assessments
• Administering/scoring/interpreting an extensive variety of vocational interest,achievement, and aptitude tests
• Analyzing consumers' medical, psychological, socio-economic, vocational and educational information in the context of vocational planning
• Developing and administering a formal evaluation plan for each individual served
• Creating written reports which may be used for other agencies in determining disability benefits and compensation
• Gathering occupational resource information for better service deliverables
• Participating in multi-disciplinary teams and committees
• Collaborating with Business Relations Representatives for cohesive service delivery for achievement of a suitable vocational goal
• Partnering with consumers and their family members, employers, school personnel, and other community agencies/contacts
• Performing other duties as assigned
Selected applicant needs to have the means to travel as the job requires.
*In order to be considered for this position you must attach a copy of your transcripts. *
Vacancies are in the Fayetteville Unit/Cumberland County; Lexington Unit/Davidson County; Lumberton Unit/Robeson County; Raleigh Unit/Wake County; Winston Salem/Forsyth County
About NC Department of Health and Human Services:
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.
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
To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Please refer to the link below for additional information
https://oshr.nc.gov/work-for-nc/how-do-i-get-job
• Knowledge of or experience in testing or evaluation
• Knowledge of or experience in working with the public
• Knowledge of or experience with report writing
Management Preferences
• Knowledge of or experience with the disability community
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-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.The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an on-line application using this link, http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for consideration.
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. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.
For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at
855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-855-3517.
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