Regional Vocational Evaluation Specialist
Burke County, ND - USA
Job Summary
Agency
Dept of Health and Human ServicesDivision
EMPLOY INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPDJob Classification Title
Vocational Evaluation Specialist (S)Position Number
Grade
NC08About Us
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 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 Evaluation Specialist (VES) position provides direct support consultation and training to vocational evaluators providing evaluation services within the Western Region of North Carolina. The location for this position will be based on selected applicant and approval by the Regional Director.This position will provide adequate training and consultation to new and existing evaluators in the region as they administer vocational assessments that help guide career options for persons with disabilities. The Vocational Evaluator Specialist will provide support to offices in the region in the absence of designated evaluators.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Assessing the quality and quantity of the vocational evaluators work through case reviews providing feedback and training.
Assessing the effectiveness of the vocational evaluation program within the region and making strategic improvements to align with regional goals and best practices.
Collaborating with the other Regional Evaluation Specialists to ensure consistency in evaluation policies methods and standards of tools utilized.
Collaborating with unit managers and supervisory staff on the performance of the vocational evaluator to ensure adequate skill attainment and performance.
Assisting with coordinating evaluation services in offices with evaluator vacancies and completing assessments in the absence of designated evaluators.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $37782 - $66120
Recruitment Range: $37782 - $57680
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
The Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred.
- Experience and/or knowledge of mentoring coaching and training employees in a supportive climate in the fundamentals of vocational evaluation using an individualized approach.
- Knowledge of the psychological social and special education concepts related to the determination of vocational abilities and potential of individuals with disabilities.
- Knowledge of evaluative tools work samples and job sampling techniques specific to the vocational evaluation of individuals with disabilities.
- Experience producing written communications and detailed vocational evaluation reports that are accurate and aid counselors in career planning with clients.
- Experience and/or knowledge of analyzing data and existing evaluative techniques and develop and standardize new methods.
This position is funded in part through federal funds.
This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.
Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) EIPD helps people with disabilities achieve their goals for competitive employment and more independent living in communities statewide.
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 addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
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Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federallaws 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: 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 Governors Executive Order 303 our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
- Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
- Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.
- If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
- Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trustwill besubject to a criminal background check.
- 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. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
- Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
- For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
Veterans and National Guard Preference
- Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
- Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
If there are any questions about this posting please contact Talent Acquisition at. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Minimum Education and Experience
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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Masters degree in vocational evaluation rehabilitation counseling or closely related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in the vocational evaluation of individuals with disabilities; or Bachelors degree in vocational evaluation rehabilitation counseling or closely related human services from an appropriately accredited institution and current certification by a nationally recognized certifying body and three years of progressive experience as a vocational evaluator; or equivalent combination of education and experience.EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.
Recruiter:
Steven E AbramsEmail:
Required Experience:
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