Vocational Rehab Evaluator

DePaul’s WorkGuide Program offers a wide range of pre-employment and employment services to Monroe County residents who qualify for Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR). The Vocational Rehab Evaluator will provide pre-employment, potentially eligible, and placement services to adults and students referred through ACCES-VR as well as through Community Providers and/or School Districts. The Vocational Rehab Evaluators will provide vocational assessments, facilitate classes, and develop community-based work experiences to further assess customers’ work readiness while identifying accommodations prior to seeking competitive employment.  Ideal candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree in vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Career Counseling, or a related field, will be well-organized, resourceful, and committed to helping individuals achieve meaningful employment outcomes.  Strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and proficiency in computer use are required. A flexible work schedule is required to provide coaching support during interviews and/or on-site job coaching at worksites if/when customers’ work schedules are outside of WorkGuide office hours.  Vocational Rehab Evaluators must have previous experience providing vocational rehabilitation services funded through ACCES-VR, Office of Mental Health, OPWDD, Commission for the Blind, or other County/State Vocational Rehabilitation Programs.

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 $24-$24.90/hour

• Respects and maintains customer’s rights and confidentiality and demonstrates a positive caring attitude toward all consumers, staff, guests and service providers.
• Provide oversight of ACCES-VR funded Core Rehabilitation Services.
• Provide Community outreach and market vocational programs to referral agents.
• Conduct vocational assessments; prepare and present comprehensive assessment with recommendations to participants and their stakeholders.
• Provide one-to-one vocational counseling and make recommendations based on findings.
• Facilitate vocational classes.
• Provide development for unpaid work experience &/or competitive job placements.
• Conduct site visits as necessary to assess progress, identify accommodations, and meet regulatory criteria.
• Job coaching as necessary to maximize the success of unpaid work experience &/or job placements.
• Responsible for tracking and submitting billing and ACCES-VR milestone reports and monthly reports.
• Must develop good working relationships with all stakeholders including but not limited to ACCES-VR, Community Businesses, High School Personnel, family members, therapists, Medicaid Service Coordinators, Case Manager, etc.
• Must adhere to WorkGuide procedures and regulations.
• Role model professional workplace behaviors, professional boundaries, and code of conduct in the office and community settings.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor to meet fluctuating referral and program needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, Career Counseling or related field and two years of experience conducting vocational assessment &/or vocational rehabilitation services, or a combination of education and experience approved by ACCES-VR prior to final job offer.
• Experience working with adults and/or youth with disabilities including but not limited to DD, LD, CD, MH, blind/ low vision, and/or deaf or hard of hearing.
• Previous experience should include conducting vocational assessment services, job coaching, and/or developing work experience/internships/job placements with community-based employers.
• Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• ASL is a plus but is not required.
• Must be well organized and be able to work with limited supervision.
• Must be computer literate with the ability to learn/utilize required technology (Microsoft, Outlook, TEAMS, Zoom, AWARDS, ADP/DOCEBO, Smartlinx, etc.)
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule around program needs and customers’ employment needs.
• Must have a current, clean/valid NYS driver’s license that meets the agency’s clean driving record policy.
• Must have reliable transportation and vehicle to perform job duties.

This par-time position is eligible for the following pro-rated benefits if 30+hours/week: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous PTO & Paid Holidays, 403B Employer Match, and Employee Discount Programs.

DePaul is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and program need.