Vocational Evaluator

The purpose of this position is to assist individuals with disabilities in developing vocational goals through evaluation of their unique needs and strengths. Evaluations will take place throughout the metro in various businesses that Rise partners with. As a vocational evaluator you will make strengths-based recommendations regarding employment options and assist in the development of a suitable vocational plan through a person-centered framework. This position is paid hourly with the potential for additional incentive pay on a quarterly basis. 

Rise is all about people and potential. We provide uniquely tailored and innovative programs, opening doors to success for the people we serve and our staff. We embrace a culture of learning and offer extensive training and career development opportunities.

Rise offers competitive salaries, a fun, fast-paced work environment, and the chance to make a real difference in people’s lives!

• Develop evaluation plans according to referral information and input from the vocational rehabilitation counselor and the person being served.
• Determine a persons’ physical capacities and work tolerance as well as assessing their strengths/limitations, intellectual capacities, emotional adjustment, and social skills as they relate to employment through direct observation at a community job site.
• Schedule and conduct intakes and final meetings with referring agencies.
• Participate in program evaluation process and develop plan for continued improvement of vocational evaluation services to ensure quality of vocational assessment.
• Develop community-based evaluation sites.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, vocational rehabilitation, or related field preferred
• Successful clearance of a DHS background check
• Acceptable driving record
• Independent and flexible to changing work demands
• Demonstrated abiltity to work with a team is required. Additional incentive pay above the hourly wage is available quarterly to the team. 
• Basic knowledge of computer usage with emphasis on Microsoft word
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds daily

Benefits:

Pay - $16.50 per hour

Medical- 90% of employee coverage premium paid by Rise. Dental. 4% matched 401(k). Life Insurance. FSA. PTO starts at 16 days a year, plus 2 float and 8 paid holidays

*A cover letter is required to apply. Please include it as one document with your resume when uploading.*

An Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer