EVALUATIONS:

This process begins with a thorough evaluation of your educational and work history, current medical status and functional level. If your medical treatment has reached an end point, then detailed information about your functional capabilities and restrictions is especially important. This can be provided by your treating physician or through a Functional Capacity Evaluation.

TESTING AND TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ANALYSIS:

When the vocational goal is a new job with a new employer, vocational interest and aptitude testing and transferable skills analysis are often used. These tests help determine educational and work skill levels, preferences for job activities, and previously acquired work skills that remain intact despite the injury.

 

COUNSELING:

The information gathered in evaluation and testing will be the basis for vocational counseling. You may receive assistance in adjusting to permanent physical restrictions, guidance in selecting vocational goals, and instruction in resume development and job search strategies.Once a job goal has been identified through the counseling process, the next step is to actively seek employment. Your vocational counselor will provide instruction and support services during your job search.