Vocational Evaluator

About the role

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. Description of Work This Vocational Evaluator position is housed in the Elizabeth City VR/IL Unit Office and provides vocational evaluation services primarily to individuals with disabilities served by counselors in the Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Pasquotank, Perquimans area. The selected candidate provides comprehensive vocational evaluation assessments for persons with a range of disabilities, education levels, and work experience to assist with job planning and placement. Job responsibilities include the following: - Administering, scoring, and interpreting an extensive variety of vocational interests, achievements, and psychological tests - Analyzing consumers' medical, psychological, socio-economic, vocational and educational information - Developing a formal evaluation plan for each client - Conducting community-based assessments and making referrals for evaluation services to the consumer and the rehabilitation counselor(s) - Creating written reports outlining vocational aptitudes, interests, and abilities which are foundational to the vocational planning process - Gathering occupational resource information for better service deliverables - Participating in multi-disciplinary teams and committees for exchange of information and planning - 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. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences This is a repost and prior applicants will remain under consideration and do not need to reapply. Salary Range: $39,244 -$68,679 Recruitment Range: $39,244 -$61,320 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred. - Knowledge of or experience in case management - Knowledge of or experience working with people with disabilities or underserved/marginalized populations - Knowledge of or experience working with a team of professionals to help a client meet a goal. *Position is funded in part through federal funds. *Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours *Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date About Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD): The DHHS Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) promotes employment and independence for people with disabilities through customer partnership and community leadership. EIPD helps people with disabilities achieve their goals for competitive employment and more independent living in communities statewide. To learn more about EIPD: https://youtu.be/4QUy2w9B6AU . Compensation and 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 Supplemental Contact Information : The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ . DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303 , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to ap