About this role
Mission: Fedcap, Inc. makes high outcome, life-changing, sustainable differences for individuals and families to improve their economic well-being through work. Fedcap, Inc. offers a wide array of programs and services to help individuals achieve success in education and employment and become self-sufficient adults. Our specific focus areas include case management, work readiness, vocational and employer based training, job placement and post placement supports. Fedcap, Inc. provides a broad range of services to thousands of individuals across a growing footprint, helping them achieve economic and social well-being. Our team of talented, caring staff are passionate about our work. They are committed to ensuring that every individual served can experience the dignity that comes from a job. Fedcap, Inc. launched as part of The Fedcap Group in 2018. Website: https://fedcapinc.org/
What You'll Do The Vocational Evaluator is responsible for the timely completion of a comprehensive Individual Vocational Assessment and Plan (IVAP) on behalf of participants assigned to vocational rehabilitation services. Your responsibilities will include:
• Manage caseload to ensure the delivery of all vocational evaluation and employment planning services within prescribed timeframes. • Interview participants to gather information on their employment, education, and training histories. • Assess participants’ vocational interests, abilities, strengths, weaknesses, aptitudes, behaviors, and functional limitations by administering and scoring a battery of tests and vocational evaluation tools. • Supervise the measurement and recording of participant responses to motivational techniques and criticism, as well as organizational ability, perseverance, attendance, punctuality, flexibility, interpersonal skills, work habits, and communication skills. • Develop employment plans, including education and vocational training recommendations, Community Service referrals, and appropriate jobs/job families, based on the results of the IVAP and other medical, mental health, substance abuse, and psychosocial assessments. • Case conference with other WeCARE service providers on an as-needed basis, including Case Managers, Work Readiness Facilitators, Job Prep and Placement Coordinators, and Community Service Specialists. • Document participant services and activities in management information systems, including, but not limited to, the HRA system, SEAMS, and FedcapCARES. • Prepare IVAP reports with recommendations of vocational goals and work-related activities to meet those goals. You're a great fit for this role if you have:
• Bachelor’s degree in vocational rehabilitation, vocational education, psychology, or education, or the equivalent in a related field. • Prior relevant experience in vocational assessment preferred. • Knowledge of vocational systems and valid testing procedures is required, as well as knowledge of the labor market and world of work. • Bilingual (English Spanish) candidates preferred. Compensation $23.08-$25.00/hr./48k-52k annually Equal Opportunity Employer