Program Placement: Career Development Center. This position will support Providence and the Southern Region of Rhode Island.
Supervision: The Vocational Evaluator works as a member of a team but reports directly to the Director of Vocational Services
Work Year Requirement: Full-time; 260 days
Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS) 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 assigned by Director or designee
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Education, Human Services or other related field
- Demonstrated report writing skills in the area of vocational evaluation
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Three years of experience working with youth with disabilities
- Knowledge of Special Education and Rehabilitation laws, regulations and services
- Computer skills; knowledge of current assistive technology
Start Date: Immediate
Application Deadline: Open until filled
West Bay Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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