Job Description
WE ARE HIRING IN MAINE! JOIN US AT FAMILIES FORWARD FOR AN EXCITING
CAREER AS A VOCATIONAL EVALUATOR.
MUST BE VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19. REQUIRED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION
DURING THE ONBOARDING PROCESS.
MISSION: To create opportunities for people with barriers to economic well-being
www.fedcapmaine.org.
In 1935 three men who had sustained injuries in WWI met in Times Square and literally
changed the world for people with physical disabilities. Fedcap Rehabilitation Services
provides an array of services to youth and adults, helping thousands of individuals
graduate from high school, obtain vocational certification or a college degree, become
work-ready, and obtain meaningful employment as they achieve long-term economic
well-being.
JOB TITLE: Vocational Evaluator
LOCATION: locations Maine
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time
POSITION SUMMARY:
At Families Forward, Work Readiness Instructors deliver an exemplary content-driven curriculum that includes the Power of Possible to prepare program participants for employment and fully engage in the requirements of their Family Contract Amendment. Work Readiness Instructors are also responsible for the delivery of training to assist Families Forward Staff with professional development.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Upholds all agency policies and expectations in performing their job.
Establishes trust and rapport with program participants to effectively engage them.
Facilitates life skills, wellness works, and sector/employer-based training.
Delivers monthly professional development training for staff on standard training topics (HIPPA, Work Habits, and Professional Boundaries, Using SharePoint, and others).
Coordinates presenters from other community agencies to discuss topics pertinent to program participants (budgeting, tax preparation, nutrition, parenting).
Consults with vocational evaluation and employment services staff regarding curriculum development and participant training needs.
Plans and develops materials needed for each class using handouts, workbooks, web-based resources, and other teaching tools.
Gives daily homework assignments to participants attending classes and tracks performance/progress with the position of interest and critical competency from completion.
Takes the initiative to contact and reschedule participants who miss appointments with them.
Completes weekly case notes for each class participant highlighting topics reviewed, participation, progress towards job readiness, and next steps.
Works with Placement Specialists to organize hiring fairs, industry panels, and practice interview sessions with area employers.
Oversees activities and offerings for participants who conduct job search activities in the Business Networking Center.
Represents Fedcap and FF with all stakeholders and in the community in a positive and professional manner.
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 :
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERR
Company Description
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.