Senior Vocational Rehab Evaluator

Why work for DePaul?

• Make a positive difference in someone's life
• Supportive work environment
• We value diversity
• Opportunity for professional development and career advancement
• Excellent benefits and competitive wages
• Pay range for this position is $25-$26.20/hour

• Respects and maintains consumer’s rights and confidentiality and demonstrates a positive, caring attitude toward all consumers, staff, guests, and service providers.
• Responsible for oversight and provision of ACCES-VR funded Core Rehabilitation Services to meet program needs and ensure adherence to all contract terms for funders.
• Provide mentoring, training, and supervision to assigned staff.
• Responsible for the scheduling and/or provision of services including but not limited to conducting intakes, vocational assessments, developing paid or unpaid work experience, job coaching, facilitating classes, etc.
• Provide community outreach and market vocational programs to referral agents including but not limited to ACCESS-VR, Community Businesses, High School Personnel, family members, therapists, Medicaid Service Coordinators, etc.
• Collaborate with management team as the program evolves to develop and implement new services and provide necessary mentoring and training to promote team development and growth.
• Responsible for tracking and submitting ACCES-VR reports and billing on a monthly basis.
• Must develop good working relationships with all funders including ACCES-VR, Social Security, Employment Network (EN) and OMH system.
• Must adhere to Work Guide procedures and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in vocational rehabilitation counseling or related area such as personnel, counseling and guidance, and one-year experience in vocational rehabilitation or other suitable fields; or Bachelor’s degree and two years’ relevant experience in such areas as industrial arts, occupational therapy, rehabilitation counseling, teaching, or human service experience in community programs; or a combination of experience and training, such as experience as evaluator in a community rehabilitation program, or experience in industry and completion of a specialized rehabilitation-related courses which in the judgement of the agency is substantially equivalent to the standards of this position.
• Relevant experience should include working with adults and/or youth with DD, LD, CD, MH and/or deaf or hard of hearing. Previous experience conducting vocational rehabilitation services, vocational assessment, internships with community
  -based employers required, teaching experience and/or experience in industry. Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written. ASL is a plus but not required. Must be well organized and be able to work with limited supervision. Must be computer literate.
• Must have a current valid NYS Driver’s license that meets agency’s clean driving record policy. Must have ability to work a flexible schedule. Must have reliable transportation and vehicle to perform job duties. Must be able to work standing, sitting, and bending.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods. Must be able to lift to 20 lbs, communicate effectively, and perform basic office tasks such as typing, filing, and operating standard office equipment.

This position is eligible for the following for the following benefits:
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous PTO & Paid Holidays, 403B with Employer Match, robust Employee Assistant Program, Staff Recognition Program and Employee Discount Program.

DePaul is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, nationality, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.