Services
Capabilities offers a broad range of services. To find out more information on any of our services, please click or scroll down to find out more about them.
| Vocational Goal Assessment |
Job Development
Includes all those services provided by a job developer to assist persons
to obtain suitable employment. The job developer and consumer design and follow
an individualized plan that specifies: job objectives, consumer profile, methods,
person responsible, target dates for accomplishments, resume preparation if
needed, contacting employers to develop and/or identify job opportunities
and/or monitoring independent job search activities by the consumer, job site
analysis, support, and after placement contact with the employer and consumer.
Also available for the potential employee with professional credentials.
Follow Along (on & off site)/Job Retention/Job
Save
To provide continual coaching, advice, and positive encouragement to consumer
once they have acquired a job and have completed job coaching if necessary
though on and off site contact. Provide the needed support to employer to
keep consumer employed. A final report will be furnished after 90-days are
completed.
Job Coaching/Tutoring
Skilled coaches train workers through task analysis, utilizing job site analysis,
learning style and modality strength information, document progress, establish
ongoing assessments, establish natural supports to foster independence and
fade from direct employee training. Tutoring for GED or other testing needed
to obtain/sustain employment.
Personal Social Adjustment
Specialized training from individualized plan in grooming, hygiene, shopping,
socialization, traveling, budgeting, household tasks, assists in self-monitorization
of behavior, etc., as it relates to vocational goals. This service is billed
portal to portal.
Job Seeking Skills Training (JSST) or Job Keeping Skills
Training (JKST)
Skilled training on how to obtain and network for a job in clients interest
area, comprehensive professional resume composition, training in job applications
and interview, positive self image building, mock or videotaped interviews,
and job-related problem solving. A detailed report will be completed to assist
the job developer on how to best focus on job development strategies with
the potential employee.
Community Based Work Assessment and/or Experience
To motivate interest in potential employees about specific career interests,
look at work adjustment issues or measure work productivity through a community
based work site. A final comprehensive evaluative report including recommendations,
consumer strengths and weaknesses, potential barriers to employment with possible
ways to over come barriers, potential accommodations/modifications, and possible
career goals, keeping personal and family preferences of utmost importance
will be provided. Weekly charge includes 20 hours job coaching and consumer
wages paid at the federal minimum wage rate.
Job Try-Out
A written agreement is done between the job site and the consumer to insure
that the consumer will be placed in a job at the job try out site if work
performance meets pre-identified qualifications. To help consumer find out
if the job they are trying is a good job match, Capabilities staff will provide
adjustment and coaching services focusing on, interpersonal difficulties,
work behaviors, physical capabilities and possible adaptation, communication,
hygiene issues, learning job duties and other work related issues. Capabilities
will assist consumer in making an informed choice on whether job is appropriate
for consumer. A final written report will include whether the consumer has
the ability to do the job, likes the job, possible adaptations needed and
an outline of possible additional services needed to maintain employment.
Weekly charge includes 20 hours job coaching and consumer wages paid at the
federal minimum wage rate.
Work Adjustment
This time-limited program (based on VRC referral) uses individual work, or
work related activities, with the emphasis on establishing positive work skills.
For each person an individualized work adjustment plan is developed and followed
based on needs that are clearly identified through evaluation findings, referral
information, observations, and interviews. The plan specifies techniques,
work assignments, expected outcomes and the roles of persons involved in the
individual’s plan. Work Adjustment will take place in the Capabilities
office in St. Marys or Dayton, but specialized community based sites can be
developed to meet the needs of each individual. Work adjustment is provided
in actual work settings and supervised by Capabilities staff. The person served
will understand the meaning, value, and demands of work, will develop good
attitudes and personal habits, work behavior, team skills, and increase stamina,
as required, in order to achieve their highest level of vocational development.
Work adjustment areas available at this time are: clerical, computer, janitorial
or custodial. Actual or simulated job settings are used to provide hands-on
work experience. The person served will be paid bimonthly at the hourly federal
minimum wage. Transportation to work site can be provided using transportation
fee schedule. A final summative report outlining findings culminated the work
adjustment.
Career Exploration
To help consumer determine what career they would like to pursue, Capabilities
staff will help the person served investigate a variety of career paths available
based on area need and individual interests and aptitude following an individualized
plan that specifies potential careers and target dates for accomplishments,
assess potential employees learning style and modality strength through the
use of vocational interest inventories, assesses transferable skills if requested,
personal interviews with consumer, and then plan and execute 2-4 job shadows
in identified areas with final summative report outlining findings. Staff
will assess consumer’s transferable skills through use of Choices®
software if requested. Career Exploration can also be used to assess consumers
work skills on the job if consumer finds job and is not in job search. This
service is individualized by VRC referral.
Job Shadowing/Labor Market Analysis/Informational Interviews
To assist consumer in job goal choice through a series of job shadowing experiences, labor market analysis and/or informational interviews. Capabilities staff will set up and guide consumer through a series of job shadowing experiences, labor market analysis and/or informational interviews. Job shadowing will provide the consumer with the real picture of what a specific job is like. Labor market analysis will provide the consumer with local labor market availability as well as answer any questions related to job suitability. Informational interviews communicate to the consumer the first hand experiences and impressions of someone in the occupation. A final meeting or report summarizes all results.
Pre-Vocational Consultation
Consultation and meeting with counselor and/or consumers to assist in planning.
Background Checks, Credit Report Checks, Expungement
Research
Research and obtain needed legal background check to insure this information
will not be an impediment to desired vocational goal. Possible expungement
research regarding specific charge and referral to correct legal source for
assistance. Research and obtain needed credit check reports.
Benefits Analysis (basic SSI/SSDI)
A thorough and individualized analysis of the interaction and impact of SSI
and SSDI income on competitive employment. These two income sources are evaluated
on their own merits, and the particular combination of income, resources,
and benefits unique to each individual is also be evaluated. Because current
state and federal policies can actually penalize workers with disabilities,
they may be risking the loss of essential Medicaid, their cash benefits, food
stamps, and more so these must be professionally analyzed so the consumer
can make an informed decision about their return to work. A comprehensive
written report of findings and recommendations will be provided.
Benefits Analysis Plus (basic plus additional resources)
A thorough and individualized analysis of the interaction and impact of any
income (SSI, SSDI, JFS, PERS, SERS, private disability plans, child support,
subsidized housing, food stamps, etc.) resource, or benefit a person has on
any other income, resource, or benefit they have or might apply for or receive.
Each income source is evaluated on its own merits, and the particular combination
of income, resources, and benefits unique to each individual is also be evaluated.
Because current state and federal policies can actually penalize workers with
disabilities, they may be risking the loss of essential Medicaid, their cash
benefits, food stamps, and more so these must be professionally analyzed so
the consumer can make an informed decision about their return to work. A comprehensive
written report of findings and recommendations will be provided.
Benefits Analysis Follow Up
Additional meetings and or follow up needed once initial report and meeting
is complete.
Driving Assessment
Capabilities trained and certified instructor will meet with consumer, evaluate
baseline permit skills, baseline-driving skills, and send a report outlining
approximate amount of instruction hours needed and areas of focus for driving
instruction. Travel time to/from consumer over 1/hr billed at $60.00/hr in
15 minute increments.
Pre-Drivers Education Training
To guide consumer through the studying and steps to obtain a valid Ohio driving
permit through individual instruction on laws and street signs, using the
Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, published driver’s education curriculum,
and customized driver’s education curriculum based on individual need.
A final summative report will be provided should the client be judged not
ready to obtain a driving permit.
On the Road Driving Instruction
Driving students will receive one on one behind the wheel driving instruction
to obtain a valid Ohio drivers license. Capabilities driving instructors are
licensed through the State of Ohio to provide driving instruction to all students,
including people with disabilities. Due to the intense nature of this service,
instructor’s time will be billed if consumer is a last minute no-show.
Travel time to/from consumer over 1/hr will be billed at $60.00/hr in 15 minute
increments.
First Time Drivers Course (24 hrs. classroom/8 hrs.
road instruction)
(Only for first time drivers who want to obtain their license before age 18)
This service includes 24 hours of group classroom instruction and 8 hours
of on the road driving instruction and meets the State of Ohio requirements
to obtain a drivers license before the age of 18.
First Time Drivers Group Safety Course (3-5 students)
(Only for first time drivers over age 18)
Capabilities trained and certified instructor will pick up students and transport
to and from facility (if authorized) for this one-day assessment and training.
Students will have the following two assessments performed: ability to obtain
Ohio Driving Permit and ability to obtain Ohio Driving License. Also, students
will participate in a day long class focusing on driver safety, driver responsibility,
laws, and signs.
Traditional Vocation Assessment
Professional evaluator will identify potential computer viability goals by
measuring competency on an IMB compatible personal computer and a variety
of Windows based software programs. One-on-one pre-assessment and post-assessment
interviews with the consumer, as well as a comprehensive written report of
findings and recommendations will be provided. Evaluator can also assess present
and potential clerical skills.
Computer, and/or Clerical Assessment / Testing
Professional evaluator will identify potential job placement goals and recommendations
through customized ability and achievement testing as well as interest, values,
personality, transferable skills, and career maturity inventories. One-on-one
pre-assessment and post-assessment interviews with consumer, as well as a
comprehensive written report of findings and recommendations will be provided
with a detailed list of 5-10 potential job goals for consideration.
‘Expedited’ Vocational or Computer Assessment/Testing
Professional evaluator will perform assessment similar to above, but with
the addition of job market scanning/labor market analysis, job shadows, and
even a short community based assessment to assist a consumer in picking one
or two potential vocational goals for consideration. A maximum of 15 hours
of services will be provided to assist each consumer in choosing a goal that
best matches their individual situation. The referral counselor can choose
their desired tests using our checklist or provide outcomes desired and the
evaluator will customize testing.
Home site Suitability Assessment/Testing
Working from home causes its own challenges. We will take the following steps
to assess consumer home site suitability: complete initial intake, assess
motivation for home site employment, develop a list of impairments and what,
if any, limits these place on their work limitations, screen the home site
environment to determine whether person is able to function independently
to support added workload, review the drawbacks of working from home, provide
four weeks of home site suitability assignments, and provide monitoring and
feedback on assignments. If the four week assignment period is successful,
a final comprehensive assessment of the home environment will be complete.
On the Job Computer Assistance and Training
Assistance with installation of computers (both hardware and software), and
computer modifications for various disabilities. Assistance with training
in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Access, Excel, Windows, Outlook, Outlook Express,
Dragon Dictate, and Zoom Text. Customized training and weekly homework assignments
will be provided and monitored.
Rehabilitation Evaluation/Teaching on job site or at
home (portal to portal)
The rehabilitation teacher will perform a comprehensive evaluation with the
consumer to determine any problems with daily activities impacting employment
that are of concern and a list of adaptive aids is developed. Training in
written communication skills, meal preparation, personal care, and home management
is completed with the client. Adaptations to a consumer’s home or employment
site are also considered and recommendations made to the counselor with pricing
suggested for purchase through a variety of catalogues and retail stores.
Sign Language Interpreting
(consumer MUST be referred for and receiving other services such as Job Development/Job Coaching
etc.)
Two Hour Minimum
Transportation
(consumer MUST be referred for and receiving other services such as Job Development/Job Coaching)
Individual, up to 45 miles
Travel Training
A career consultant will assist the consumer in learning how to get to work.
The consultant will either help the consumer with public transportation or
with their own personal vehicle.
Dressing for Success at Work
First impressions and attention to details are critical for a job seeker. Choosing clothing and perfecting grooming can be difficult but will provide the job seeker a competitive edge and a positive first impression. This service includes meeting with job seeker, assessing, advising, and purchasing up to $150.00 in clothing, services, and/or supplies for a job seeker.
Group Job Development
Group Job Development combines the support of individual job search with the peer support of a job club. Once a week 4-5 job seekers will meet for two hour sessions customized to provide the following: proper job search grooming and attire, resume, reference, and pocket resume completion, how to obtain and fill out applications, how to cold call employers in person and by phone, how and when to divulge a disability, accommodations, other resources to utilize such as the One Stop or VA, practice and mock taped interviews, information interviews, and problem solving of common job search pitfalls. Weekly participant assignments will include: obtaining and completing applications and employer contacts, effective networking, reading job search articles, viewing job search audio-visual materials, and obtaining proper grooming and attire for their job search.
Job Search Support Group
Job search support group members meet weekly for six months and concludes when the individual member has obtained a job. Some topics include: Self-Presentation, Resume, Pocket Resumes, References, Cover letters, Identify job leads, Filling out paper applications, Filling out computer applications, Interviewing, Mock Interviews and resume reviews, Taped Interview Critique, Interview day, Reasonable Accommodations, Thank you notes, Letters, Contacting employers by phone, Transportation, Networking, Using the One Stop, Using the internet, Using the newspaper (not just the classifieds). Each week concludes with sharing of job search tips, how to overcome job search frustration, and job leads. VRC will receive monthly updates. Billing occurs after job seeker completes one month of support group attendance.
Transition to Work
The overall goal of the Transition to Work Program is to help students develop the skills and knowledge to ensure a smooth transition through school and beyond through career awareness. During the school year, students meet regularly to complete this customized program, which includes:
- 8 hours of JSST to include resume prep, practice filling out applications, interviewing skills training, mock interviewing, informational interviewing, etc.
- Interest inventory leading to 8 hours of job shadows to help select work experience.
**Community Based Assessment or Work Assessment Option**
- Paid summer/evening/weekend work experience - CBA at community job site(JC on site at all times)
- Paid summer/evening/weekend work experience - WA at community job site
- Other supports to include as needed: determining need for and referring consumer to MRDD; assessing transportation and need for drivers training leading to referral to BVR or other driving program if needed
Transition to Post-Secondary School
The overall goal of the Transition to Post-Secondary School Program is to help students develop the skills and knowledge to ensure a smooth transition to post secondary educational experiences. This customized program provides assistance with:
- Comparing college programs to select college (college fairs, campus visits), applying for college, completing financial aid (FAFSA and other grants/scholarships), class registration completing required RSC informational interviewing, organizational skills and guidelines for success.
- Job Placement
- Job Coaching
- Follow Along/Job Retention
Vocational Goal Assessment
The Vocational Goal Assessment is an abbreviated version of the Traditional Vocational Assessment. The Vocational Goal Assessment is designed for a consumer that may already have several goals in mind as well as a consumer that is unsure if their goal choice is appropriate. Counselors can use this service to validate a consumers self-report of abilities and interests. It is designed to be a short and accurate appraisal of consumer academic achievement, abilities, interests, strengths, and barriers. This goal assessment can be completed very quickly and only requires one meeting with the consumer.