Essential Job Functions:
Greet and participants and escort them to assessment rooms.
Identify language translation and other accommodation needs. Assist with accommodation arrangements as needed.
Orient participants to the vocational evaluation process.
Administer and score vocational evaluations, assessments, batteries, and work samples for participants assigned to vocational rehabilitation services.
Observe and report participant behavior, attendance, and punctuality to Vocational Evaluators and in SEAMS, HRA’s record management system.
Conduct and document escalating outreach to participants who fail to report for assessment and IVAP appointments.
Assist with scheduling participants for vocational assessments and vocational plan meetings.
Document participant services and activities in Fedcap and HRA management information systems, including, but not limited to, FedcapCARES and SEAMS.
Manage distribution of metro cards to eligible participants.
Perform other related duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation, vocational education, psychology, or education or the equivalent in a related field or an equivalent combination of related education and experience
Prior relevant experience in vocational assessment preferred. OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrable knowledge of
o the mission, vision and goals of Fedcap Rehabilitation Services and The Fedcap Group and execution of relevant policies and procedures.
o Microsoft Word and Excel.
o strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrable ability to
o follow agency and funders mission, philosophy and policies and procedures.
o to be organized and detail-orientated
o maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
o to be patient and sensitive to individuals with barriers.
o display honesty and ethical work performance.
Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. but will be determined by your supervisor. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.