• Vocational Rehab Evaluator

    DePaul (Rochester, NY)


    Overview

     

    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

    Responsibilities

    + 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.

    Qualifications

    + 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.

     

    Benefits

     

    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.

     

    Job LocationsUS-NY-Rochester

     

    Posted Date2 weeks ago(9/25/2025 3:12 PM)

     

    Category Vocational

     

    Type Regular Part-Time

     

    FLSA Status Non-Exempt

     

    Shift Varied Shifts

     

    Department Work Guide

     

    Corporation Name DePaul Community Services (DCS)