Program Placement: Career Development Center

The Majority of this position services districts within the East Bay, such as: Barrington, Bristol/Warren, East Providence, Little Compton, Middletown, Portsmouth, and Tiverton.

Supervision: The Vocational Evaluator works as a member of a team but reports directly to the Director of Vocational Services

Work Year Requirement: Full-time; 260 days

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS) standards for assessment and all authorized vocational rehabilitation services, including Pre-Employment Transition Services
• Review referrals of students to determine eligibility for service and evaluation procedures. Maintain database of referrals
• Determine students' vocational interests, aptitudes, capabilities, and needs utilizing a variety of vocational assessment tools and strategies
• Confer with students, parents, ORS counselors, and school personnel on assessment interpretations.
• Attend IEP/IPE meetings and assist with integrating assessment results into appropriate transition/vocational goals and objectives
• Provide vocational counseling on an individual and/or group basis
• Maintain ongoing communication with ORS counselors, students, parents and other professionals regarding students' progress
• Insure necessary accommodations for students with hearing and visual impairments through coordination with SBVI and the RI Program for Students with Dual Sensory Impairments
• Work with other project staff in meeting the overall goals of the project
• Submit all required reports in a timely manner
• Other tasks as assigned by Director or designee

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Human Services or other related field
• Demonstrated report writing skills in the area of vocational evaluation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Three years of experience working with youth with disabilities
• Knowledge of Special Education and Rehabilitation laws, regulations and services
• Computer skills; knowledge of current assistive technology

West Bay Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer