What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vocational Evaluator position at The Fedcap Group?
Job Description
Families Forward, amember of The Fedcap Group, is looking for a mission-driven individual to become a Vocational Evaluator! The hired person will conduct interviews for assessments, in person, via web service or on the phone. The evaluation will inform program staff on what the most comprehensive plan of action is appropriate to meet objectives of participants we serve on an individualized basis: the ultimate goal being that they overcome barriers to meet their employment-focused plan and become “Job Ready”.This role is an integral component of the workforce development model at our Brewer, Maine opportunity center. Apply today to be contacted by a member of our recruiting team!
Position Key Highlights
This tech savvy, detail-oriented, mobile member of the Education and Training team conducts in person and online academic, interest and aptitude assessments to assist participants with defining their career goals, increasing their employability, and obtaining employment. Assists participants with making well-informed decisions about further job training and education including exploration of financial considerations.
Essential Functions
Mission: Fedcap, Inc. makes high outcome, life-changing, sustainable differences for individuals and families to improve their economic well-being through work.
Fedcap, Inc. offers a wide array of programs and services to help individuals achieve success in education and employment and become self-sufficient adults. Our specific focus areas include case management, work readiness, vocational and employer based training, job placement and post placement supports.
Fedcap, Inc. provides a broad range of services to thousands of individuals across a growing footprint, helping them achieve economic and social well-being. Our team of talented, caring staff are passionate about our work. They are committed to ensuring that every individual served can experience the dignity that comes from a job.
Fedcap, Inc. launched as part of The Fedcap Group in 2018.
Website: https://fedcapinc.org/
Families Forward, amember of The Fedcap Group, is looking for a mission-driven individual to become a Vocational Evaluator! The hired person will conduct interviews for assessments, in person, via web service or on the phone. The evaluation will inform program staff on what the most comprehensive plan of action is appropriate to meet objectives of participants we serve on an individualized basis: the ultimate goal being that they overcome barriers to meet their employment-focused plan and become “Job Ready”.This role is an integral component of the workforce development model at our Brewer, Maine opportunity center. Apply today to be contacted by a member of our recruiting team!
Position Key Highlights
- Make an impact in your community!
- Earn between $22.12 and $25.79 starting pay (Depending on Experience and Skills)
- No nights. No weekends. Standard office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
- Comprehensive benefits package with generous PTO, sick leave and paid Holidays
- REAL opportunity for advancement supported by our ongoing professional development, training and education.
This tech savvy, detail-oriented, mobile member of the Education and Training team conducts in person and online academic, interest and aptitude assessments to assist participants with defining their career goals, increasing their employability, and obtaining employment. Assists participants with making well-informed decisions about further job training and education including exploration of financial considerations.
Essential Functions
- Selects appropriate tools and administers academic, aptitude, interest inventories and other assessments for referred participants.
- Evaluates credentials attained in other countries and assesses their alignment with US/local employment and educational requirements.
- Writes reports detailing assessment results, pertinent behavioral observations and recommendations for further education and training and employment recommendations based on research and knowledge of the local labor market.
- Makes referrals and connects participants to job training and educational providers utilizing defined list of providers.
- Assists participants with preparing applications for job training and educational opportunities including collection of required documents and financial paperwork.
- Identifies support services needed for participants to engage in training or educational activities (Tuition, Childcare, Transportation, and others).
- Maintains participant records in FedcapCARES to ensure the participant journey is documented in accordance with contract requirements and quality standards.
- Meets with participants, other staff members and external stakeholders as needed to discuss assessment results and recommendations.
- Escalates participant and stakeholder complaints and feedback through the appropriate channels
- Conducts participant career and life skill workshops on education and job training topics, financial aid, and others.
- Conducts professional development trainings for staff on assessment topics, labor market information and others.
- Promotes Fedcap Maine positively at every opportunity with participants coworkers and external stakeholders, understanding and articulating the full services and benefits we offer to customers.
- Bachelor’s degree in adult education, vocational rehabilitation, life skills coaching, human services, or related field and/or equivalent work experience.
- Two years of case management, vocational assessment or adult career advising experience
- Or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Mission: Fedcap, Inc. makes high outcome, life-changing, sustainable differences for individuals and families to improve their economic well-being through work.
Fedcap, Inc. offers a wide array of programs and services to help individuals achieve success in education and employment and become self-sufficient adults. Our specific focus areas include case management, work readiness, vocational and employer based training, job placement and post placement supports.
Fedcap, Inc. provides a broad range of services to thousands of individuals across a growing footprint, helping them achieve economic and social well-being. Our team of talented, caring staff are passionate about our work. They are committed to ensuring that every individual served can experience the dignity that comes from a job.
Fedcap, Inc. launched as part of The Fedcap Group in 2018.
Website: https://fedcapinc.org/
Salary : $22 - $26