Vocational Services Coordinator

SUPERVISION:

Vocational Coordinator oversees the project staff (School Transition Facilitators, Employment Specialists, Job Coaches, Vocational Evaluators) and reports to the Director of Transition & Vocational Services and West Bay Collaborative Executive Director

Work Year Requirements: Full Time, Year Round

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and update assessment referral process, assessment and training procedures, including written procedures and forms, in collaboration with Director and staff, and representatives of schools and ORS
• Insure compliance with Office of Rehabilitation Services standards for assessment and all authorized vocational rehabilitation 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, clients, parents and other professionals regarding clients’ progress
• Serve as a resource to school personnel in the areas of vocational evaluation, career development, and assistive technology
• Insure necessary accommodations for students with hearing and visual impairments through coordination with SBVI and the RI Program for Students with Dual Sensory Impairments
• Assist in training job coaches, Transition Academy staff, and all employment personnel
• 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Demonstrated vocational evaluation report writing skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Three years of experience working with people 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