What Is a Vocational Evaluator and How to Become One
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What Does a Vocational Evaluator Do?
As a vocational evaluator, your job is to help each client determine the jobs or careers that best match their personality and skills. In this role, you may help people who are going through rehabilitation and need to switch careers, explain certification requirements for different industries, help with career adjustment strategies, and provide information on the most useful types of training. Your duties may also involve attending workshops, communicating with parents, guardians, and professionals, counseling clients, and maintaining records. Many vocational evaluators work with local schools and colleges, but some also work with state agencies, nonprofit rehabilitation organizations, addiction treatment centers, and other locations that help people find new jobs.
How to Become a Vocational Evaluator
There are several qualifications to become a vocational evaluator, or work adjustment specialist. An associate or bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation or a related field is necessary. There are several national certification programs available, through organizations like the National Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC). Experience working with people that have physical and mental disabilities is helpful for the job, as are strong written and verbal communication skills, patience, and the desire to help clients meet their work potential. The job duties of a vocational evaluator are to assess the work capabilities of a client and help them with adjustment to new work based on their physical or mental issues.
