Vocational Evaluator

Dept of Health and Human Services

EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD

Vocational Evaluator (S)

NC08

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.

This position is located in Whiteville North Carolina (Columbus County)

• 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

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.

Position is funded in part through federal funds.

Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date

• Knowledge of or experience in testing or evaluation
• Knowledge of or experience in working with the public
• Knowledge of or experience with report writing

$39,244 -$68,679

$39,244 -$61,320

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:

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.

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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