Vocational Evaluations

VIRTUAL VOCATIONAL EVALUATIONS

Many of the same Vocational Evaluation services we offer for youth and adult clients are now available online. We can host real-time client interviews and proctored academic, IQ, and vocational interest testing via the web. All testing instruments are normed for a remote testing environment. Customers and Vocational Evaluators are able to see and interact with each other through online teleconferencing system, making it essentially the same experience as the face-to-face evaluation.

During Comprehensive Vocational Evaluations, an individual is assessed through a series of achievement, aptitude, tolerance, dexterity and interests tests that typically take place within one day of testing. Some of the tools used include the Beta IV, Strong Interest Survey, Career Decision Making System, PICS and TABE. All testing is designed to determine options that lead to an accurate job goal.

A Community Career Exploration Evaluation includes one day of testing as is done with the Comprehensive Vocational Evaluation, and an additional day out in the field with the evaluator. employU’s Vocational Evaluator will accompany the participant to businesses that have jobs which match the interest derived from vocational interest testing and stated interests of the client. Together they will observe workers who are currently performing a job in that career. They discuss the job duties with the employee, a typical schedule, and the positives and negatives of the position. This process typically solidifies or eliminates vocational interests shown through the testing.

A Community-Based Work Evaluation is a two-day assessment conducted in a real-world work environment to evaluate an individual’s job-related skills, behaviors, and support needs. This type of evaluation provides a practical and immersive opportunity to observe how a person performs typical work tasks, interacts with others, and adapts to workplace expectations. By taking place in an actual community setting, this evaluation offers valuable insights into the individual’s strengths and areas where additional support or training may be necessary to succeed in a competitive employment setting.

The Transition to Work Evaluation is a two-day assessment designed to help individuals prepare for entering the workforce. On the first day, participants complete tests that measure their interests and aptitudes, providing insight into potential career paths that align with their strengths and preferences. The second day involves a worksite observation in a real-world environment, where the individual’s job skills, workplace behaviors, and support needs are evaluated. This comprehensive approach helps identify both the individual’s readiness for employment and the types of support or training that may be beneficial for a successful transition to work.

During Work Site Assessments individuals are evaluated in an employment setting using actual work to determine their assets and limitations. Typically, the process takes place within a two-day period and focuses on the participant’s work behaviors, physical tolerance, social skills, ability to follow direction and ability to remain on task. Information is also gathered through personal reports, work history, and observational data. At the end of the assessment period, a formal report is written with the testing results and a recommended plan that would give the participant the tools and preparation to start or continue a career.