Welcome to Vocational Rehabilitation & Community Employment services at CVII. Our full-time staff are a dedicated team of employees with many years of experience. If you’re interested in receiving any of the following Community Employment services from us call (704) 471-0606 or complete the contact form at the bottom of the page.
The following customized services geared for community placement are vocationally oriented using real work in an integrated work environment to develop employment skills. All participants are paid for the work that they do while in training.
- Vocational Evaluations
- Situational Assessments/Vocational Testing
- Community Based Assessments
- Work Adjustment Training
- Job Coaching
- Supported Employment
Vocational Evaluations
An evaluation can help determine a person’s vocational potential, career interests, vocational readiness for training, and job recommendations. We combine background information and the ability to perform in a work setting along with the results of a vocational testing tool. A plan is then developed based upon that information. This plan helps guide the person in choosing a career and defines the necessary skills to accomplish a meaningful employment objective. This evaluation can be performed using the following techniques:
Situational Assessment/Vocational Testing
With this type of evaluation a person’s attendance, stamina, ability to work with others, ability to learn and/or retain information, direction following skills and training or supports needed for successful employment can be observed on a day to day basis. We use this information plus consumer background, results of work samples and the vocational testing along with consumer input to help determine the next step in one’s employment plan.
Community Based Assessment
Depending on the individuals needs, the evaluation may be performed entirely in the community. This assessment utilizes some of the same techniques as the Vocational Evaluation. This helps to determine the vocational strengths and needs while a person is performing job related duties and/or actual work with the assistance of a placement specialist. Information from this on-site assessment will be used to help determine an appropriate placement service and a job that matches one’s abilities and interests.
Job Coaching
A referral for this service usually means that a person is ready for work, the work site may already be identified and that the person needs assistance with on-the-job training. Pertinent information has previously been obtained either by the referring agency, a community based assessment, or through the school system. This is also a community based service.
Supported Employment
In 1986 Cleveland Vocational became one of the first agencies to offer Supported Employment Job Coach services in North Carolina. This service offers placements for consumers that require a longer training period. An integral part of Supported Employment is the long-term follow-along contact with the consumer and the employer. Also, if the person’s job duties change, the job coach can return to the work site for additional training.
Referrals
Most of our referrals are through the NC Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, but we continue to receive referrals from other agencies such as: WIA, Work First, and Cleveland County School System. Our Community Employment services include Vocational Evaluation and Placement Services as described above.
For more information call (704) 471-0606 or complete the form below.
CVII provides an atmosphere that is conducive to learning, working, and developing successful living skills.