This class is distinguished from the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor class by its responsibility for focusing on individual diagnostic vocational assessment and evaluation rather than focusing on the delivery of individualized rehabilitation programs. Follows up with clients and counselors to assess needs and see if recommendations require revision in order to better meet the individual's needs. May serve as a consultant or witness to referral sources, job placement staff, employers, and medical and legal personnel. Considerable independence is allowed in the completion of overall client evaluations in accordance with agency guidelines and directives, and vocational evaluation standards. Work also affects the agency s mission to successfully rehabilitate clients efficiently, appropriately, and in accordance with each individual's needs.
Ineffective decisions can be costly in terms of time, money, services, and agency integrity.
Inaccurate rehabilitation evaluations and recommendations can have a negative impact on clients, families and employers. Infrequent contact with legal personnel involved in worker's compensation cases, fair hearings and insurance matters. An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.