What Is A Vocational Evaluation?
A Vocational Evaluation is a systematic approach designed to assist individuals obtain an understanding of the world of work by looking at their interests, skills, aptitudes, capabilities, potential limitations, behaviors, environment, resources, accommodations, and more. A Vocational Evaluator or Vocational Evaluator Assistant conducts the Vocational Evaluation based on the referral questions/information sought from the referral source.
Services Provided
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Comprehensive Vocational Evaluation
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Interest Assessments (Expressed, Tested, Manifest)
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Aptitude Assessments
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Achievement Assessments
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Dexterity Assessments
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Work Samples
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Situational Assessments
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Work Site Evaluations
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Transferrable Skills Analysis
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Behavioral Observations
Benefits of a Vocational Evaluation?
Benefits of a Vocational Evaluation
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A Vocational Evaluation is a tool and the completed report provided by the Vocational Evaluator can be used as a guide to assist Rehabilitation Counselors with developing rehabilitation plans with a vocational goal that is feasible.
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Providing a Vocational Evaluation may bring out potential skills and talents of an individual that have never been fully explored before. These skills and talents could turn into viable vocational goals.
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A Vocational Evaluation may confirm a vocational goal based on the planning efforts by the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and the consumer(s).
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Inclusivity is strived for when doing a Vocational Evaluation.
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A Vocational Evaluation is a great tool to use to assist in determining if a consumer is a candidate to pursue academic education/training, whether they have transferable skills for employment, if part-time/full-time work is preferable, and it can make recommendations to potentially identify ancillary services.