Vocational Evaluator

Company: West Bay Collaborative
Location: Warwick
Posted on: May 21, 2023

Job Description:

SUPERVISION:The Vocational Evaluator works as a member of a team but reports directly to the Director of Vocational ServicesRESPONSIBILITIES:--- Ensure compliance with Office of Rehabilitation Services standards for assessment and all authorized vocational rehabilitation services, including Pre-Employment Transition Services--- Review referrals of students to determine eligibility for service and evaluation procedures. Maintain database of referrals--- Determine students' vocational interests, aptitudes, capabilities, and needs utilizing a variety of vocational assessment tools and strategies--- Confer with students, parents, ORS counselors, and school personnel on assessment interpretations.--- Attend IEP/IPE meetings and assist with integrating assessment results into appropriate transition/vocational goals and objectives--- Provide vocational counseling on an individual and/or group basis--- Maintain ongoing communication with ORS counselors, students, parents and other professionals regarding students' progress--- Insure necessary accommodations for students with hearing and visual impairments through coordination with SBVI and the RI Program for Students with Dual Sensory Impairments--- Work with other project staff in meeting the overall goals of the project--- Submit all required reports in a timely manner--- Other tasks as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:--- Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, with successful completion of Graduate courses and/or training in Vocational Evaluation--- Demonstrated vocational evaluation report writing skills--- Strong communication and interpersonal skills--- Three years of experience working with people with disabilities--- Knowledge of Special Education and Rehabilitation laws, regulations and services--- Computer skills; knowledge of current assistive technologyStart Date: ImmediateApplication Deadline: Open until filledWest Bay Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerPI213077378

Keywords: West Bay Collaborative, Warwick , Vocational Evaluator, Other , Warwick, Rhode Island