04 Service Status/Individualized Plan for Employment

Revised: 08/03

04-04 Employment Outcome

An appropriate employment goal is consistent with the unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice of the eligible individual. It should also result in employment in an integrated setting. Identification of an appropriate employment goal and agreement between the participant and VR Counselor on the employment goal is key to successful rehabilitation. In determining whether the individual possesses the strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities and capabilities needed to perform the desired employment goal, the VR Counselor may acquire performance-based data through evaluations such as situational assessments, intelligence or aptitude evaluations, and other essential information utilizing any appropriate methods available. These factors include but are not limited to the following:

transferable skills
education, academic achievement
financial situation/resources
level of independence
motivation to work
personality
physical/mental limitations
talents
aptitudes
work behaviors
intelligence
attitudes
interests
transportation
job accommodations
assistive technology
accessibility

Term	Detail
Consistent with Capacities and Abilities	Work which is not precluded by the disability; will not exacerbate the condition; and work which is compatible with the individual's mental or physical abilities or aptitudes (not solely determined by earnings or income level).
Transferable skills	Full exploration of the participant's transferable skills, education and abilities should be conducted and these strengths and resources utilized to the fullest extent possible when identifying an appropriate employment goal. Primary consideration should be given to utilization of skills the participant already possesses, so that with the provision of counseling, selective placement, and/or restoration or other appropriate and necessary rehabilitation services, the participant can return to suitable employment.
Labor Market	It is advisable to consider local labor market conditions in determining the appropriateness of an employment goal. If the local market for a participant's desired employment goal is limited, the focus at that point should be on whether or not the individual is willing to relocate to a market in which that particular job is available. Support for the employment goal is dependent on the participant's ability to achieve his or her desired employment outcome.
Employed Participants	The provision of VR services to an eligible individual who is currently employed, but whose job is notconsistent with the participant's strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities and capabilities, must assist that participant to achieve employment consistent with the above and informed choice. Under such circumstances, "career advancement" or "upward mobility" factors should be considered in identification of an employment goal.

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